Pre-Primer Dolch Sight Word Flashcards (Printable PDF)

Engage your early readers with a complete set of 40 Pre-Primer Dolch sight word flashcards designed to build confidence and reading fluency. Dolch Pre-Primer words are among the most frequently occurring words in children’s literature, and mastering these common sight words gives young learners a tremendous advantage in reading – sight word mastery is a key to reading fluency. Each flashcard in this PDF features one of the 40 Pre-Primer words (e.g., the, to, and, I, said, you, etc.) printed in a clear, large font, with a fun, colorful border to capture attention. The visuals are appealing for kids and also print beautifully in black and white, ensuring utility in any classroom or home setting.

These flashcards are teacher-tested and perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade learners. Use them in literacy centers, small group activities, or one-on-one tutoring to reinforce sight word recognition. Parents and homeschoolers will love them for at-home practice, too. We recommend printing on cardstock and laminating the cards for durability – these sturdy, colorful cards are ideal for frequent use and can withstand enthusiastic little hands. With this set, you can play interactive sight word games, send flashcards home for extra practice, or display a few each week on a word wall.

What’s Included / Highlights:

• Full Dolch Pre-Primer Word List (40 flashcards): Covers all 40 pre-primer sight words (from “the” to “funny”) for comprehensive early reading practice. Your students will encounter essential high-frequency words such as the, and, go, see, look, red, and yellow, among others, ensuring they practice the exact words most often seen in kindergarten texts.

• Bright, Engaging Design: Each card features a colorful border that makes learning fun and keeps young children engaged. The design is clean and bold for easy reading, and also prints nicely in grayscale for economical printing.

• Easy Prep and Use: Simply print the PDF (supports color or B&W), cut the cards, and they’re ready to go. For long-term use, print on cardstock and laminate – these cards are “great to print on card stock or laminate” for classroom durability

• Versatile Teaching Tool: Ideal for a variety of activities – flashcard drills, hands-on games, literacy centers, small group instruction, or independent practice. Teachers can use them for sight word bingo, memory matching games, or quick daily reviews. Parents can use them for car rides, bedtime practice, or any spare moment to reinforce learning.

• Educational Benefit: Helps children instantly recognize common sight words, which boosts reading confidence and speed. High-frequency word practice is crucial for emergent readers, as recognizing these words by sight lets kids focus on decoding more complex words and improves overall reading comprehension. This resource supports early literacy curricula and is great for ESL/ELL learners and special education, too, since it builds a foundation for reading success.

With these digital Pre-Primer Dolch flashcards, you’ll have a ready-to-use, engaging toolkit for teaching the first 40 sight words. Turn everyday practice into a fun activity and watch your students become more fluent, confident readers!

*This is a digital resource.  Nothing physical will be sent to you.