Dolch Sight Words for First Grade
List of Grade 1 Sight Words Flash Cards and Printable Worksheets
The list of sight words compiled by Edward W. Dolch contains some of the most frequently seen words in the early grades. This page contains all the first grade Dolch sight words - there are 41 in the list, and they are listed in the table further down this page.

The video below shows a 3 year old child reading through the list of grade one Dolch sight words. It's important to note that even though he can read the sight words, he learn to read through phonics without using sight words.
Grade One Dolch Sight Words List
after |
give |
let |
some |
Grade 1 Dolch Sight Words Flash Cards
Click the image below to view, download, print the flashcards we've created for the grade 1 level sight words.
Grade 1 Worksheets for Sight Words
Below are 6 different worksheets for all the sight words contained in the first grade level. You may download and print them for personal use only.
Sentences With Sight Words
Did you know that using sight words to teach a child to read is NOT the ideal method? In fact, teaching children to read without focusing on phonics and phonemic awareness leads to habitual memorization of word configurations and shapes, which eventually leads to reading problems. While you can use sight words as a minor part of your teaching method, your focus should always be on the use of phonics instructions along with helping your child develop phonemic awareness.
