Free Sight Words Worksheet: “the” and “and”
Practice two of the most common sight words, “the” and “and”, five ways: read it, color it, trace it, write it, then find and count it.
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Pick your paper size. The answers for the “find it” rows are at the bottom of the page.
Free for home and classroom use. Please link to this page rather than re-uploading the file.
Tips
- Introduce one or two words a day and use them together in a short sentence.
- Point out the word in picture books after the worksheet: finding it “in the wild” makes it stick.
- Review with quick flashcard games such as snap, memory or “beat the timer”.
FAQ
What are sight words?
Common words like “the” and “and” that children learn to recognize instantly, because many can't be sounded out.
Is there an answer key?
Yes, the counts for the “find it” rows are printed at the bottom of the page.
Where can I get all the words?
The full pack covers all 133 Dolch pre-primer, primer and first grade words, with flashcards.
Which paper size should I print?
US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) for the US and Canada, A4 for most other countries. Print at 100% / Actual size.
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