First Grade Sight Words Worksheets

Fun and engaging worksheets to help first graders master essential sight words

What Are First Grade Sight Words Worksheets?

First grade sight words worksheets are educational activities designed to help children recognize and read common words instantly. These worksheets include fun exercises like word searches, fill-in-the-blanks, matching games, and sentence building activities. They help first graders build reading fluency and confidence by practicing words that appear frequently in books and texts.

Types of Sight Word Worksheets

Word Recognition

Word Searches

Find sight words in letter grids

Word Matching

Match words to pictures or definitions

Word Tracing

Practice writing sight words

Word Coloring

Color words by frequency or category

Sentence Building

Fill in the Blanks

Complete sentences with sight words

Sentence Scramble

Put words in correct order

Word Banks

Choose words to complete sentences

Picture Sentences

Write sentences about pictures

Reading Practice

Reading Passages

Short stories with sight words

Comprehension Questions

Answer questions about stories

Fluency Practice

Read words and sentences quickly

Word Lists

Practice reading word lists

Sample Worksheet Activities

Worksheet 1: Word Search

Find these words: the, and, is, in, it, to, you, that

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Words found: THE, AND, IS, IN, IT, TO, YOU, THAT

Worksheet 2: Fill in the Blanks

I _____ going to the store. (am/is)

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Answer: am

_____ cat is sleeping. (The/That)

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Answer: The

I like _____ play outside. (to/in)

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Answer: to

Interactive Quiz 1: Word Recognition

Which of these are first grade sight words?

A) the, and, is, in, it, to, you, that

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Correct! All are first grade sight words

B) elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion

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Incorrect - These are animal names, not sight words

C) am, are, was, were

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Correct! These are common sight words

Interactive Quiz 2: Sentence Building

Complete these sentences with sight words:

_____ cat is sleeping. (The/That)

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Answer: The

I _____ going to school. (am/is)

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Answer: am

_____ like to play. (I/You)

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Answer: I

Interactive Quiz 3: Word Categories

Sort these words by category:

Articles: the, a, an

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Answer: All are articles (words that come before nouns)

Pronouns: I, you, he, she, it

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Answer: All are pronouns (words that replace nouns)

Prepositions: in, on, at, to

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Answer: All are prepositions (words that show position)

Interactive Quiz 4: Reading Practice

Read this passage and answer questions:

The cat is in the house. It likes to sleep on the bed. I like to play with the cat. The cat and I are friends.

Where is the cat?

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Answer: The cat is in the house.

What does the cat like to do?

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Answer: The cat likes to sleep on the bed.

How many sight words can you find?

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Answer: the, is, in, the, it, to, on, the, I, to, with, the, and, are

Tips for Using Sight Word Worksheets

1

Start Simple

Begin with basic word recognition worksheets before moving to sentences.

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Practice Daily

Complete 1-2 worksheets each day for consistent practice.

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Make it Fun

Use colorful markers and stickers to make worksheets engaging.

4

Read Together

Point out sight words in books you read together.

Quick Reference

Grade Level:First Grade
Worksheet Types:4 main categories
Difficulty:Beginner

Pro Tip

Worksheets make learning sight words fun and interactive!