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Sight Word: the

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“the” is one of the 40 pre-primer Dolch sight words, usually learned in preschool and pre-K. It has three letters (t-h-e), and on the pre-primer read-and-color sheet it fills two of the 60 boxes, so children read it twice there. Other pre-primer words that start with “t”: “three”, “to” and “two”. On this worksheet it is hidden three times in a small letter grid, across and down.

This level: Pre-Primer flash cards · Checklist · Read and color sheet

How to use this worksheet

  • Read the word together, point to each letter and spell it out loud, then read it again.
  • Color the bubble letters, saying the word as you go.
  • Trace from the green dots, then write it on the empty lines without looking.
  • Find it in the grid: it is there three times, across and down. Then say a sentence with it before writing one.

The other 39 pre-primer words

aandawaybigbluecancomedownfindforfunnygohelphereIinisitjumplittlelookmakememynotoneplayredrunsaidseethreetotwoupwewhereyellowyou

Other levels: PrimerFirst GradeSecond GradeThird GradeDolch NounsAll sight words

For teachers and parents

What it practises
Reading Dolch sight words by sight, spelling, letter formation and handwriting, visual scanning
How to use it
Read the word together and spell it out loud, then color, trace and write it. Find it in the grid and say a sentence with it before writing one. For the level sheets, cut out the flash cards and practise five to ten words a day.
Time
About 10–15 minutes

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More sight words

Sight Word: toSight Word: twoSight Word: upSight Word: weSight Word: whereSight Word: yellowSight Word: youSight Word: a

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Printing tips

  • Print flash cards on card stock (160 gsm or more) so they last; laminate a set for the classroom.
  • Print at 100% (actual size); the PDFs are set up for US Letter and A4.
  • Use a highlighter or crayon on the word find so the found words stay visible.

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