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
Start Simple
Begin with basic word recognition worksheets before moving to sentences.
Practice Daily
Complete 1-2 worksheets each day for consistent practice.
Make it Fun
Use colorful markers and stickers to make worksheets engaging.
Read Together
Point out sight words in books you read together.
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Pro Tip
Worksheets make learning sight words fun and interactive!