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

Reading Sight Words

Practice finding and reading sight words in sentences. The more you see them, the faster you will read!

Finding Sight Words

Sight Words Are Everywhere!

When you read, you will see sight words again and again. Good readers spot them quickly!

Today we will practice finding sight words in sentences.

Reading Tip: When you see a sight word, say it right away! You do not need to sound it out. You know it by heart!

Sight Words to Find

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Practice: Find the Sight Words

Read each sentence. Pick the sight word that is hiding in the sentence!

Problem 1

🐶
I see the dog run.

Which sight word is in this sentence?

Problem 2

🐱
The cat is soft.

Which sight word is in this sentence?

Problem 3

🍎🍌
I like apples and bananas.

Which sight word is in this sentence?

Problem 4

🏃
I can run fast!

Which sight word is in this sentence?

Problem 5

🎮
We play games together.

Which sight word is in this sentence?

Problem 6

💖
I like you!

Which sight word is in this sentence?

Problem 7

👧
She has a red ball.

Which sight word starts this sentence?

Problem 8

🏫
I go to school.

Which sight word is in this sentence?

Problem 9

🧸
I have a teddy bear.

Which sight word is in this sentence?

Problem 10

🌸🌸
The flowers are pretty.

Which sight word is in this sentence?

Read the Story

Now let us read a short story together. The sight words are marked so you can spot them!

I have a pet dog. My dog is brown and white.

She can run fast. We go to the park.

I like to play with her. She is my best friend!

How many sight words did you find?

18 sight words!

Check Your Understanding

Answer these questions about the story.

Question 1: What color is the dog?

Question 2: Where do they go?

Next Steps

  • Read books and look for sight words
  • Say each sight word when you see it
  • Practice reading the story again - go faster each time!
  • Try the next lesson: Writing Sight Words