Printable Sight Word List for Kindergarten (Plus How I Actually Use It)

Printable sight word list for kindergarten that avoids overload. A clear monthly plan with games and checklists that actually help kids remember words.

Make sure you read to the bottom where you can get the free packet with the checklists and the entire list of 100 roll and read game boards. 

I'll be honest.

If I had a dollar for every time I saw a beautiful sight word list that no one actually knew how to use... I'd probably be writing this from a beach.

So when I created this printable sight word list for kindergarten, I made sure it wasn't just a list that sat in a folder looking important. This one actually gets used. Like... weekly. Sometimes daily. Sometimes when I'm tired and just need something that works.

This free resource includes 100 kindergarten sight words, organised by month, plus roll and read activities that don't require prep, laminating, or emotional energy. Wins all around.

I love this Kindergarten Writing Handwriting Workbook With Sentences in Context series because it fixes the biggest problem I see: kids knowing sight words but freezing when they have to use them in real sentences.

What's Included in the Printable Sight Word List

This isn't just a "here you go, good luck" situation.

I'll also explain how I use this super fun writing sentences in context workbook series which I also use daily in addition to games in the classroom. 

You’ll notice that once students start reading sight words confidently, verbs suddenly matter a lot more. That’s why I like pairing this with an action verbs craft, because kids can physically act out and build verbs while using simple sentences, which makes everything stick much faster.

Inside the printable pack, you'll find:

A full kindergarten sight word list

Words broken down by month (Month 1 through Month 10)

Monthly roll and read pages

A checklist version of the sight word list for tracking progress

Everything is laid out so you don't have to guess when or how fast to introduce words. That guessing game is exhausting.

How I Use This Sight Word List

Here's my very unglamorous but very effective routine.

If you’re looking to extend sentence practice beyond sight words, having a clear action verbs list helps students understand what words actually do in a sentence. I often use this alongside writing activities so kids aren’t just reading words, but choosing verbs that make sense in context.

Step 1: Introduce the Monthly Words

At the start of each month, I focus only on that set of words. No jumping ahead. No "let's just see if they know this one." I've learned the hard way that confidence comes from mastery, not rushing. Like I did when we did work on each sight word within sentences (4 sentences for each sight word which did the trick). 

Step 2: Daily Quick Exposure

We read the words:

Out loud

In silly voices

In short phrases

Nothing fancy. Five minutes. Done.

Step 3: Roll and Read (My Sanity Saver)

This is where the magic happens.

Kids roll a die, read the word, and repeat. It feels like a game, but secretly it's repetition disguised as fun. My favourite kind of trickery.

As students progress, sentence writing becomes smoother when verbs follow predictable patterns. A simple list of regular verbs pdf is really helpful for early writers who need structure without being overwhelmed by tricky spelling changes.

I've used this:

In small groups

As early finisher work

In ESL support sessions

On days where my brain simply said "no"

Using the Checklist for Assessment (Without Losing Your Mind)

Let's talk assessment.

Because we all want data... just not the kind that takes three clipboards and a headache.

The checklist pages included in the printable are simple and effective.

Here's how I use them:

✔️ Read automatically

➖ Needs prompting

❌ Not yet

That's it. No overthinking.

Eventually, you’ll notice kids stumbling over past tense in their writing, even when sight words are solid. That’s when an esl list of irregular verbs becomes useful, especially for ESL learners who need repeated exposure before those forms feel natural.

I usually assess:

At the end of each month

During one-on-one reading

While the rest of the class is busy with roll and read

It gives me instant insight into:

Who is ready to move on

Who needs extra repetition

Who is guessing (we see you 👀)

Why This Works Especially Well for ESL Learners

ESL learners need:

Predictable routines

Repeated exposure

Words in context

This printable does all three without overwhelming them. The monthly pacing helps prevent that "everything sounds new and scary" feeling.

I've seen students go from freezing up... to confidently reading full sight word lists just because the structure stayed the same.

Structure is underrated.

When Kids Are Ready for Writing in Context

Now here's the part I get really excited about.

Once kids can recognise sight words, the next step is using them in sentences. Not copying random words. Actual, meaningful writing.

That's where the Kindergarten Writing Handwriting Workbook With Sentences in Context comes in.

How I Use the Workbook (Without Tears)

I don't hand this workbook to students on day one. This is a next step resource.

Here's how I use it:

After sight words are familiar

During independent work time

For intervention or extra support

The sentences are simple, clear, and actually make sense. Not "The cat is is is." We've all seen those.

Kids:

Trace

Write

Read sentences that use sight words naturally

And suddenly... handwriting, reading, and comprehension are working together instead of fighting each other.

Why Sentences in Context Matter So Much

This is the piece that's often missing.

Kids might recognise a word... but using it in a sentence is a whole different skill. The workbook helps bridge that gap gently.

It supports:

Sentence structure

Reading fluency

Writing confidence

Fine motor skills

And honestly? It saves so much planning time.

If you're looking for:

A printable sight word list for kindergarten

Something you can use all year

A simple way to assess progress

And a smooth transition into writing

This free printable paired with structured sentence writing is a solid, no drama combo.

No glitter. No fluff. Just tools that actually work.

Or turn the checklist section into a printable assessment guide

Now tell me... are you more of a "checklist person" or a "I know it when I see it" assessor? 😄

Sight Word List for Kindergarten (including Roll & Read)

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