Grade: Kindergarten Subject: English Language Arts Unit: Sight Words SAT: Information+Ideas ACT: Reading

Sight Words Set 2: she, was, for, on, are

Learn 10 more important sight words! These words appear everywhere in books. When you know all 20 sight words, you'll be a reading superstar!

What Are Sight Words?

Words We Learn By Heart

Sight words are special words that we see all the time when we read. We learn to recognize them quickly - just by looking at them! These words don't always follow the rules, so we memorize how they look.

Remember: You already learned 10 sight words in Set 1: the, a, is, it, and, to, we, can, see, I. Now let's add 10 more!

Meet Your New Sight Words!

Here are 10 new sight words to learn. Read each word, look at the picture, and say the sentence out loud!

she
👧
She is my friend.
was
🌙
It was nighttime.
for
🎁
This gift is for you!
on
📚
The book is on the table.
are
🐕🐕
The dogs are playing.
with
👫
I play with my friend.
his
👦🎒
That is his backpack.
they
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
They are a family.
at
🏫
We are at school.
be
😊
I want to be happy!

Sight Words Song

Sing to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star":

She, was, for, on, are,
Reading words will take you far!
With, his, they, at, be,
Now I know them - look at me!
She, was, for, on, are,
I'm a reading superstar!

Practice Time!

Pick the correct sight word to complete each sentence. Read carefully!

Problem 1

👧🎨 ___ likes to draw pictures.

Problem 2

🐱📦 The cat is ___ the box.

Problem 3

🎂 This cake is ___ you!

Problem 4

🌞⬇️ The sun ___ bright yesterday.

Problem 5

🍎🍎🍎 The apples ___ red.

Problem 6

👦🐶 I play ___ my dog.

Problem 7

👦⚽ That is ___ soccer ball.

Problem 8

👧👧🏃 ___ like to run fast!

Problem 9

🏠 We are ___ home.

Problem 10

🦸 I want to ___ a hero!

All 20 Sight Words!

Amazing! You now know 20 sight words! Here they all are together. Practice reading each one.

Your Complete Sight Word Collection

Set 1 Words (Lesson 1)

the
a
is
it
and
to
we
can
see
I

Set 2 Words (This Lesson)

she
was
for
on
are
with
his
they
at
be

Flash Card Practice

Click "Next Word" to practice all 20 sight words!

the
Word 1 of 20

Mixed Review Challenge!

Let's test all your sight words! Pick the right word for each sentence.

Challenge 1: Using Set 1 and Set 2 words

👧📖 ___ can read ___ book.

Pick: She and the

Challenge 2

🐱🛋️ ___ cat is ___ the sofa.

Pick: The and on

Challenge 3

👫🎢 ___ went to the park ___ me.

Pick: They and with

Challenge 4

👦🏆 He wants to ___ the winner!

Fun Activities to Practice!

Sight Word Hunt

Go on a hunt for sight words!

  1. Look through a picture book with a grown-up
  2. Try to find all 20 sight words you've learned
  3. Point to each word when you see it and say it out loud
  4. Keep count! How many did you find?

Make Word Cards

Create your own sight word flash cards!

  1. Cut paper into small cards
  2. Write one sight word on each card (big and clear)
  3. Draw a picture on the back to help you remember
  4. Practice with a friend or family member!

Sight Word Bingo

Play bingo with your sight words!

  1. Draw a 3x3 grid on paper
  2. Write different sight words in each square
  3. Have someone call out words
  4. Cover the word when you hear it
  5. Shout "BINGO!" when you get 3 in a row!

Rainbow Writing

Make your sight words colorful!

  1. Write a sight word in pencil
  2. Trace over it in red
  3. Trace again in orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple
  4. Now you have a rainbow word!

You Did It!

🎉🌟🏆

Congratulations, Reading Superstar!

You know 20 sight words!

That's amazing! These words appear in almost every book you'll read. Keep practicing, and soon you'll recognize them instantly!

📚

Read More

Use your sight words when you read books!

✍️

Write Stories

Try writing sentences with your sight words!

🎯

Practice Daily

Review your words every day to remember them!

⭐

Keep Learning

There are more sight words to discover!

What's Next?

  • Practice reading your 20 sight words every day
  • Look for these words in books, signs, and everywhere!
  • Try writing sentences using your new words
  • Continue to the next lesson to learn about story listening!