FREE Pre-Primer Sight Word List (by frequency order)

Make sight word instruction simple and intentional with this FREE Pre-Primer Dolch Word Chart listed in frequency order! This printable reference page includes all 40 pre-primer Dolch sight words, organized from most frequently used to least frequently used. It’s a helpful tool for pre-k, kindergarten, reading intervention, and ESL/ELL support—perfect for planning, small groups, assessment, and at-home practice.

How it works

Use the chart to prioritize instruction and review. Words are grouped and labeled from 1 (most frequently used) to 5 (least frequently used) so you can teach the highest-impact words first. Display it in your classroom, add it to student folders, or use it as a quick reference during guided reading and intervention.

What’s included

• Pre-Primer Dolch Word Chart (all 40 words)
• Words listed in frequency order (most frequently used to least frequently used)
• Clear, teacher-friendly layout for quick reference

Why teachers love it

• Frequency-order layout makes it easy to know what to teach first
• Great for building routines, warm-ups, and quick review
• Helpful for intervention groups and ESL/ELL learners
• Low-prep: print and use right away
• Perfect for classroom display, data binders, and parent communication

Extend the practice

Want an easy way to turn these words into instant speaking practice? Pair this chart with my Dolch Sight Word Bingo Game so students can review high-frequency words in a fun, low-pressure way.

Get the free word chart

Download and print the chart to use as a classroom reference, a student handout, or a sight word planning tool.

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