This collection has 10 free sight words worksheets, one for each of the 10 highest-frequency Dolch pre-primer words: the, and, a, to, I, see, you, is, it, said. Every page follows the same 3-part layout — trace the word 3 times, write it 3 times from memory, then find and circle it inside a short line of mixed words — so a child can move through the set without re-learning a new format each time. Every page is black and white on US Letter, downloads as a free PDF, and needs no signup.
These 10 words make up a large share of everyday early-reader text on their own — pre-primer Dolch words are the ones reading programs introduce first, specifically because they show up so often that sounding them out every time slows a beginning reader down more than memorizing them does.
What’s in this collection
10 pages, one per word: the, and, a, to, I, see, you, is, it, said. Each has its own Download PDF and Print button in the grid below.
Why these 10 words specifically
All 10 are from the Dolch pre-primer list, the first tier of the Dolch sight word system built specifically for kindergarten and early 1st grade. Words like “the,” “a,” and “to” don’t sound out phonetically in any way a beginner can use, and words like “said” break the usual vowel-sound rules — sight words are memorized by look rather than decoded, which is why repetition-based practice like tracing works better here than phonics drills.
How the 3-part layout works
Each page opens with the word printed 3 times in light grey for tracing, then 3 blank lines for writing the word from memory without a guide, then a short line of 9 mixed words to find and circle the target word wherever it appears. The find-and-circle line changes word-to-word but always includes the target word at least once.
How to print these
Every page is US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), pure black and white, with the practice area inside a 0.5 in margin. Plain copy paper is fine for all 10.
FAQ
What order should these be taught in?
Any order works, since each page is self-contained, but starting with “a,” “I,” and “to” (single sounds or very short words) before longer ones like “said” follows the usual easy-to-harder progression.
Are these the same as Dolch sight words?
Yes — all 10 words on this page are pulled from the Dolch pre-primer list, the first and most frequently used tier of the Dolch sight word system.
What age is this for?
Pre-primer Dolch words are typically introduced in kindergarten and early 1st grade, right alongside beginning phonics instruction.
Do I need to sign up to download these?
No. Every page here is a free PDF with no signup or email required.
For more early-reading and writing practice, the name tracing worksheets and handwriting paper printables use the same practice format in this silo.