Alphabets & Words

Dolch Sight Words Flash Cards


Dolch sight words are a compilation of the most frequently used words in children's books — a great place to start for young kids just beginning to learn written words. As a child gradually recognises simple words, then short sentences, and can read simple stories… it is just magical.

We've created neat flash cards containing all 220 'service words' and 95 common nouns. Just have them around — preschoolers can enjoy playing with the cards without trying too hard to memorise or spell them.

Fun game ideas using Dolch sight word cards
  1. Sentence builder: Mix all the cards and let everyone pull out a few. Each player must say a sentence using all the words on their cards. Simple and surprisingly fun!
  2. Snap & match: Print two sets and play snap or pairs — match the identical words as fast as you can.
  3. Word hunt: Pick a word card and race to find that word in a book or around the room on signs and labels.
  4. Alphabetical sort: Challenge older children to arrange all their cards in alphabetical order.
  5. Story time: Draw 5 random cards and make up a short silly story using all 5 words.