First Grade Sight Words
Essential words that first graders need to recognize instantly
What Are Sight Words?
Sight words are common words that children should recognize instantly without having to sound them out. These words appear frequently in texts and often don't follow regular spelling patterns. Learning sight words helps first graders become fluent readers.
First Grade Sight Words List
Common Sight Words
the
and
a
to
in
is
you
that
Action Words
was
are
with
his
they
at
be
this
Question Words
what
when
where
why
how
who
which
whose
Sight Words in Sentences
The cat is in the house.
You and I are going to the park.
What is that over there?
They were at the store with his mom.
Interactive Quiz 1: Find Sight Words
Find the sight words in each sentence:
The cat is in the house.
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Answer: the, is, in, the
You and I are going to the park.
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Answer: you, and, I, are, to, the
What is that over there?
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Answer: what, is, that
Interactive Quiz 2: Complete with Sight Words
Complete each sentence with a sight word:
_____ cat is in the house. (article)
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Answer: The
You _____ I are friends. (conjunction)
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Answer: and
_____ is that over there? (question word)
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Answer: What
Interactive Quiz 3: Sight Word Categories
Sort these sight words by category:
Articles: the, a, an
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Answer: the, a (an is not in first grade list)
Question words: what, when, where, why, how
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Answer: All are question words
Pronouns: you, I, they, his, this
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Answer: All are pronouns
Interactive Quiz 4: Sight Word Recognition
Which of these are first grade sight words?
1. the, and, a, to, in, is, you, that
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Answer: All are first grade sight words
2. was, are, with, his, they, at, be, this
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Answer: All are first grade sight words
3. what, when, where, why, how, who, which, whose
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Answer: All are question words (sight words)
Tips for Learning Sight Words
Practice Daily
Review sight words every day to build recognition speed.
Use in Context
Read and write sentences using sight words.
Make it Fun
Use games and activities to practice sight words.
Quick Reference
Pro Tip
Sight words should be recognized instantly without sounding them out!