SIGHT WORDS Learn-to-Read
Workbook
WORDS
Workbook
Fun Tracing, Writing, and Reading Activities
Crystal Radke
My First Learn-to-Read Sight Words Workbook
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to My First Learn-to-Read Sight Words Workbook!
This book was created to help young readers, ages 4 to 7, build confidence, fluency, and excitement as they learn to read and write 102 essential sight words. This workbook combines research-based literacy practices with engaging, ocean-themed adventures that keep children eager to learn. Each page encourages hands-on learning through tracing, writing, coloring, and playful activities. Each exercise strengthens children’s letter recognition, fine motor skills, and early reading comprehension, while the ocean-themed characters guide them through each level, fostering curiosity and imagination.
Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, homeschooling, or supporting your child at home, this book invites you to celebrate progress along the way. Cheer for small victories, encourage daily practice, and watch as your child transforms from a beginning reader to a confident word explorer!
What Are Sight Words?
Sight words are foundational to reading success because they appear frequently in books and everyday text. When children can recognize these words instantly, they read more smoothly and confidently. My First Learn-to-Read Sight Words Workbook provides the repetition and practice needed for mastery in a way that feels fun, not forced.
The sight words in this workbook are divided into four levels that gradually progress from basic word recognition to independent writing. Each level introduces a new group of sight words, carefully chosen for developmental appropriateness and reading frequency.
Level One (26 words): a, and, as, be, can, did, for, go, has, his, I, is, it, like, look, me, my, of, or, see, she, the, to, we, well, you
Level Two (25 words): am, an, are, at, big, by, do, get, good, had, have, he, her, in, no, not, said, so, they, this, up, was, will, with, yes
Level Three (25 words): all, also, but, came, find, from, give, here, how, into, little, make, must, now, on, out, play, put, ran, say, that, two, went, were, who
Level Four (26 words): after, again, any, away, come, down, eat, friend, funny, help, jump, new, please, pretty, ride, saw, some, soon, take, there, too, under, want, what, where, your
How to Use This Book
On every individual sight-word practice page, children will color, trace, and write the word. They will then complete a brief activity at their current level. Levels One, Two, and Three focus on identifying and reading words, while Level Four encourages children to use words in complete sentences.
After completing a sight-word level, use the engaging activity pages, including word searches and coloring pages (beginning on page 119), to review what they have learned. These pages make practice feel playful while providing valuable repetition.
End each learning session by reviewing the words before moving forward. When the child completes the book, present the Certificate of Completion (on page 142) to honor their hard work and progress. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of this learning experience:
• Encourage your child to say each word aloud as they work— reading aloud reinforces memory and pronunciation.
• Track your child’s progress on the Sight Word Progress Charts at the start of each section by having them color each word as they master it to show them how far they’ve come.
• Aim for 10 to 15 minutes of practice a day. Consistency is more important than speed.
• Alternate between using this workbook and encouraging off-thepage activities to teach reading and writing.
• Celebrate every success, big or small, and revisit challenging words regularly.
SIGHT WORDS LEVEL 1
LEVEL 1 SIGHT WORD PROGRESS
Color each gold coin as you master the Level One sight words, and watch your reading grow. Complete the journey to get to the treasure chest.
a is to for of and it we go or as like well has see be look you his she can me I the did my
Color the sight word. a
Trace the sight word. Then write it on your own below.
Write the sight word in each box.
Circle each fish that contains the sight word a.
Color the sight word. and
Trace the sight word. Then write it on your own below.
Write the sight word. One letter in each box.
Complete each sentence by filling in the word and.
I see a crab a shell. We eat lunch play. The fish swim up down.
Color the sight word. as
Trace the sight word. Then write it on your own below.
Write the sight word. One letter in each box.
Circle the sight word as in each sentence.
The mermaid sang as she swam. She smiled as the fish came by. She looked as the waves moved.
Color the sight word.
Trace the sight word. Then write it on your own below.
Write the sight word. One letter in each box.
Fill in the missing letters to complete the sight word be. e b
Color the sight word.
Trace the sight word. Then write it on your own below.
Write the sight word. One letter in each box.
Circle the word can. Look for it across, down, or diagonally.
c a n s e e c t c a n y a h i s a o
How many times did you find the word?
Color the sight word. did
Trace the sight word. Then write it on your own below.
Write the sight word. One letter in each box.
Circle each fish that contains the sight word did.
did do as did and did did be can
Color the sight word. for
Trace the sight word. Then write it on your own below.
Write the sight word. One letter in each box.
Complete each sentence by filling in the sight word for. I have a shell you. This towel is me. We look fish.
Color the sight word. go
Trace the sight word. Then write it on your own below.
go go go
Write the sight word. One letter in each box.
Circle the sight word go in each sentence.
The pirate will go on his ship. He wants to go find the gold.
Color the sight word.
Trace the sight word. Then write it on your own below.
Write the sight word. One letter in each box.
Fill in the missing letters to complete the sight word has. as ha h s
Color the sight word.
Trace the sight word. Then write it on your own below.
Write the sight word. One letter in each box.
Circle the word his. Look for it across, down, or diagonally.
h i s m y t
h a h i s n
i s h i s o
s e e a t o
d c a n t o
How many times did you find the word?
Color the sight word.
Trace the sight word. Then write it on your own below.
Write the sight word in each box.
Circle each fish that contains the sight word I. for I I I I his can go has
Color the sight word. is
Trace the sight word. Then write it on your own below.
Write the sight word. One letter in each box.
Circle the sight word is in each sentence.
The dolphin is in the sea. He is happy with his friends. It is a fun day to play.
Color the sight word.
Write the sight word. One letter in each box.
Complete each sentence by filling in the sight word it.
Trace the sight word. Then write it on your own below. is a big wave. I see in the water. is a blue fish. 23
About the Author
Crystal Radke is a best-selling author, former teacher, and early childhood education consultant who is passionate about helping children build strong foundations for learning. As a national speaker and mom, she creates intentional, engaging resources designed to build confidence, foundational skills, and a genuine love of learning—at home and in the classroom.
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