Build A Caterpillar Sight Word - (Dolch)
Dolch sight word caterpillars: students choose a head printed with a sight word, such as about, better or bring, and build the word from letter body pieces.

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- Grades 1–3, Elementary
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- Preparation
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- ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary
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- dolch, vocabulary
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- Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
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Build A Caterpillar Sight Word - (Dolch) This engaging language arts resource teaches 1st-3rd grade students Dolch sight words in a fun, hands-on way. Students build caterpillar sight words by matching a caterpillar head containing a sight word to a set of alphabet letter caterpillar bodies. The packet includes 41 Dolch sight word caterpillar heads and 3 full sets of alphabet letter bodies for students to construct the words. Laminate the parts for durability. This activity can be done independently, in small groups, or as a whole class. As students build the sight words with the manipulatives, they will practice spelling, letter recognition, and phonics skills. The kinesthetic, constructivist approach caters to visual, tactile learners. Teachers can assess students' sight word recognition and knowledge phonics by observing them build the words. This engaging resource transforms essential early reading skills practice into playful learning.
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Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
- Spell Dolch sight words letter by letter
- Read the sight word on each caterpillar head
Skills covered
- Spelling — assembling letter segments in order to match the word on each head
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Core concepts
- Dolch sight words
- Spelling
- Letter sequencing
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