Name Tracing

Sight Word Tracing Worksheets

Sight words are the short, common words children learn to recognize at a glance — "the", "and", "see", "you". This page makes a tracing worksheet for each of the 40 Dolch pre-primer sight words, all in one PDF.

Sight Word Tracing Worksheets – free printable

40 pages

Up to 40 names — each gets its own page.

Print at 100% / Actual size so the lines are the size you chose.

Tracing a word while saying it aloud connects reading and writing. Replace the list with your own weekly sight words, one per line, to match your reading program.

What it is good for

How to make and print it

  1. Type the name (or letters). For several children, put one name on each line.
  2. Choose print or cursive, gray or dotted tracing letters, and a line size that suits the child’s age.
  3. Click Download PDF and print at 100% / Actual size.

More tracing worksheets

Letter tracing A to Z

Cursive letters A to Z

Number tracing 1 to 20

Frequently asked questions

What are the Dolch pre-primer words?

A list of 40 high-frequency words compiled by Edward Dolch for early readers, including a, and, can, go, I, is, look, see, the and you. It is usually taught in preschool and kindergarten.

Can I use Fry words or my own list?

Yes. Clear the box and type any words, one per line — up to 40 per PDF.