What are Primer Sight Words?
Primer sight words are the next set of common words that young children, typically aged 5 to 6 years, learn to recognize instantly. These words are essential for building reading fluency and comprehension. Our comprehensive list of 60 words is carefully curated and aligns with renowned lists like Dolch and Fry, making it a perfect tool for learners following globally recognized curricula like the Cambridge Primary, ICSE, and CBSE syllabuses.
How to Use This Learning Module
This ActiLearn learning module makes mastering primer sight words fun and easy! You’ll be able to explore each word individually, see it used in a simple sentence, and practice with our interactive tools. We’ve grouped the 50 words into logical categories to help young minds learn and remember them more effectively.
Explore the 60 Primer Sight Words
Discover our complete list of 60 primer sight words organized into helpful categories. Each word includes its pronunciation and a simple sentence to show its usage.
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| People & Pronoun | all, am, are, came, did, he, she, they, was, went, who |
| Actions | eat, get, have, know, must, new, out, ran, say, so, take |
| Time | now, soon, under, with, good, like, pretty, saw, that, this, what |
| Colours & Describing | black, brown, funny, white, yes, no, on, off, not, red, yellow |
| Numbers & Articles | one, two, three, four, five |
| Places & Things | ate, be, do, he, into, new, on, out, our, ran, ride, so, soon |
| Connectors | and, but, for, here, into, not, on, out, our, so, soon |
| Others | be, do, have, like, new, now, on, out, our, ran, ride, so, soon |
Skill Development
This interactive learning module is a fantastic way for young learners to sharpen essential early literacy and cognitive skills:
Sentence Formation
Develop an understanding of basic grammar and sentence structure.
Categorization
The organized table helps children with logical thinking and sorting concepts.
Visual Recognition & Memory
Improve memory recall and visual processing by associating words with their written form.
Sight Word Recognition
Master the 60 most common words by sight, improving reading speed and fluency.
Early Reading & Phonics
Build foundational reading skills by understanding how these words are used in simple sentences, which are key for kindergarten and Grade 1 reading.
Vocabulary Building
Learn new words and their meanings through context.
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What are Primer Sight Words?
Primer sight words are the next set of common words that young children, typically aged 5 to 6 years, learn to recognize instantly. These words are essential for building reading fluency and comprehension. Our comprehensive list of 60 words is carefully curated and aligns with renowned lists like Dolch and Fry, making it a perfect tool for learners following globally recognized curricula like the Cambridge Primary, ICSE, and CBSE syllabuses.
How to Use This Learning Module
This ActiLearn learning module makes mastering primer sight words fun and easy! You’ll be able to explore each word individually, see it used in a simple sentence, and practice with our interactive tools. We’ve grouped the 50 words into logical categories to help young minds learn and remember them more effectively.
Explore the 60 Primer Sight Words
Discover our complete list of 60 primer sight words organized into helpful categories. Each word includes its pronunciation and a simple sentence to show its usage.
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| People & Pronoun | all, am, are, came, did, he, she, they, was, went, who |
| Actions | eat, get, have, know, must, new, out, ran, say, so, take |
| Time | now, soon, under, with, good, like, pretty, saw, that, this, what |
| Colours & Describing | black, brown, funny, white, yes, no, on, off, not, red, yellow |
| Numbers & Articles | one, two, three, four, five |
| Places & Things | ate, be, do, he, into, new, on, out, our, ran, ride, so, soon |
| Connectors | and, but, for, here, into, not, on, out, our, so, soon |
| Others | be, do, have, like, new, now, on, out, our, ran, ride, so, soon |
Skill Development
This interactive learning module is a fantastic way for young learners to sharpen essential early literacy and cognitive skills:
Sight Word Recognition
Master the 60 most common words by sight, improving reading speed and fluency.
Early Reading & Phonics
Build foundational reading skills by understanding how these words are used in simple sentences, which are key for kindergarten and Grade 1 reading.
Vocabulary Building
Learn new words and their meanings through context.
Sentence Formation
Develop an understanding of basic grammar and sentence structure.
Categorization
The organized table helps children with logical thinking and sorting concepts.
Visual Recognition & Memory
Improve memory recall and visual processing by associating words with their written form.
