Fill in the Blank Sight Word Stories Dolch Pre-Primer Words For KG & 1

Fill in the Blank Sight Word Stories (Dolch Pre-Primer Words)
For Kindergarten and 1st Grade

These stories were created to give young readers a fun way to practice their first sight words. Each short story has a few missing words from the Dolch pre-primer list. Students look at the word bank, think about what makes sense, and fill in the blanks to complete the story.

It’s an easy, no-prep activity that works great in literacy centers, for morning work, or as a take-home reading task. The stories are short, simple, and full of familiar vocabulary, so even hesitant readers can feel successful.

Every page includes a word bank and an answer key for quick checking. Teachers and parents can use it to help children build confidence, improve reading fluency, and understand how words fit together in a sentence. It’s also a helpful tool for ESL students who are learning to recognize common English words in context.

This set includes five stories that practice the Dolch pre-primer sight words in a meaningful, hands on way.

Best for: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and early ESL learners

📘 What’s Inside

• 5 fun and simple stories with missing sight words for students to fill in.

• Word banks for each story to support independent reading and boost confidence.

• Answer keys for quick and easy checking.

• No-prep format - just print and go! Each story features short, age-appropriate sentences and simple illustrations to keep kids motivated and focused.

👩‍🏫 Perfect For

• Classroom literacy centers and small group reading practice

• Morning work or quick review activities

• Homework or extra reading support at home

• Homeschool lessons and ESL/ELL classrooms

These stories encourage children to think about which words make sense in a sentence, helping them read with understanding.

🌟 Skills Covered

• Sight word recognition (Dolch pre-primer list)

• Reading fluency through repetition and exposure

• Context clue and comprehension practice

• Writing and spelling reinforcement

• Independent reading confidence

🎯 Best For

• Kindergarten

• 1st Grade

• ESL/EFL beginners

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