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Dolch First Grade Sight Word List with Free Printable Flashcards

The Dolch First Grade Sight Word List introduces 41 words that continue to appear frequently in early readers. By this stage, children are expected to read sentences with more independence and fluency.

Why Learn First Grade Sight Words?

  • Builds reading speed and confidence
  • Introduces trickier sight words like every, when, after
  • Supports early paragraph reading

Teaching Tips

  • Flashcard review games
  • Write-your-own sentence challenges
  • Sight word bingo

Free Flashcards

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Dolch First Grade Word List (41 words)

after, again, an, any, as, ask, by, could, every, fly, from, give, going, had, has, her, him, his, how, just, know, let, live, may, of, old, once, open, over, put, round, some, stop, take, thank, them, then, think, walk, were, when


The First Grade Dolch words allow students to transition from short sentences to full paragraphs. With consistent practice, children read faster and with greater confidence.

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