Free Dolch Sight Words Tracing Worksheets

Master the most common words in children's books with our customizable tracing worksheets. Select a level below to generate a printable practice list instantly.

Complete Dolch Lists: Covers Pre-K through Grade 3, plus Nouns.
Build Reading Fluency: Sight words make up 50-75% of all school reading material.
Fully Customizable: Edit the lists to focus on specific words your child finds difficult.

Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat are Dolch Sight Words?

The Dolch Word List is a collection of 220 "service words" and 95 high-frequency nouns determined by Dr. Edward William Dolch. These words cannot typically be "sounded out" using pictures or basic phonics patterns, so they must be learned by sight.

QWhy use Tracing Worksheets for Sight Words?

Combining reading with writing (tracing) creates a multi-sensory learning experience. It helps children memorize the spelling and shape of the word simultaneously, improving both reading speed and handwriting legibility.