During kindergarten to grade one, children continue to expand their reading skills and learn new words to add to their vocabulary. One of the most important skills they learn is sight words. Sight words are common words that cannot be easily sounded out and need to be memorized. It is essential for children to learn sight words as they make up a large percentage of the texts they will read. To make learning sight words a fun and engaging experience, we have compiled a list of common sight words that are suitable for children in kindergarten to grade one. These printables feature attractive visuals that capture a child’s attention and simplify the learning experience. Let’s dive into some of these common sight words and help your child build a strong foundation in reading. h2: The, and, is, to, in 
Many sentences begin with the word “the”. For example, “The dog chased the cat”. “And” is another common word that links two phrases or ideas in a sentence. For example, “I like pizza and ice cream”. “Is” is often used to describe something or ask a question. For example, “The sky is blue” or “Is it raining?”. “To” is used to indicate direction, movement, or time. For example, “I went to the store” and “They are going to the park”. “In” is a preposition that refers to being inside of something. For example, “The cat is in the box”.
h2: You, of, that, it, he “You” is a pronoun that is used to address someone. For example, “You are my best friend”. “Of” is a preposition often used to show possession or to indicate a relationship between two things. For example, “That is a picture of my family”. “That” is a pronoun used to indicate a specific thing or person. For example, “That is my favorite toy”. “It” is a pronoun used to indicate an object or thing. For example, “It is a beautiful day outside”. “He” is a pronoun used to refer to a male. For example, “He is my brother”.
h2: Was, for, on, are, as “Was” is a verb used to indicate past tense. For example, “I was happy yesterday”. “For” is a preposition often used to indicate purpose or duration. For example, “I bought this toy for my brother” or “I will be gone for two weeks”. “On” is a preposition used to indicate position or time. For example, “The book is on the shelf” or “I will meet you on Friday”. “Are” is a verb used to indicate present tense. For example, “The flowers are blooming”. “As” is a conjunction often used to indicate comparison or time. For example, “I am as tall as my dad” or “As soon as I finish this, I will go outside”.
h2: At, his, by, be, an “At” is a preposition often used to indicate position in space or time. For example, “I will meet you at the park” or “I wake up at 7am every morning”. “His” is a possessive pronoun used to indicate something belongs to someone. For example, “His bike is blue”. “By” is a preposition often used to indicate means or agent. For example, “I will go to school by bus”. “Be” is a verb used to indicate a state of being or to form the present continuous tense. For example, “I want to be a doctor” or “She is being silly”. “An” is an indefinite article used before a noun that begins with a vowel sound. For example, “An apple”.
h2: They, from, I, have, or “They” is a pronoun used to refer to multiple people or things. For example, “They are my friends”. “From” is a preposition often used to indicate a starting point or origin. For example, “I am from Canada”. “I” is a pronoun used to refer to oneself. For example, “I am hungry”. “Have” is a verb used to indicate ownership or possession. For example, “I have a toy” or “She has a cat”. “Or” is a conjunction often used to show an alternative or options. For example, “Do you want chocolate or vanilla ice cream?”.
h2: But, not, can, all, we “But” is a conjunction used to indicate a contrast or exception. For example, “I am tired but I still want to go outside”. “Not” is an adverb used to indicate negation or denial. For example, “I am not going to the party”. “Can” is a modal verb used to indicate ability or possibility. For example, “I can swim”. “All” is a pronoun used to refer to everything or everyone. For example, “All the kids were laughing”. “We” is a pronoun used to refer to multiple people including oneself. For example, “We are going to the store”.
There you have it, a list of common sight words that are essential for children in kindergarten to grade one. By using these printables and making reading fun and engaging for your child, you are laying down the foundation for a lifetime of learning and success. Keep practicing and learning together, and watch your child become a confident and enthusiastic reader.
