Dolch & Fry word lists
Both lists are research-backed standards used in schools worldwide. Start with Pre-K and work through the levels as the child grows in confidence.
Dolch List — by grade level
Pre-K
40 foundational words
Kindergarten
52 words
Grade 1
41 words
Grade 2
46 words
Grade 3
41 words
Fry List — high-frequency words
Fry 1–100
Most common 100 words
Fry 101–200
Next 100 words
How each row works
📖 Read it
the
was
they
✏️ Trace it
t·h·e
w·a·s
t·h·e·y
📝 Write it
👁️ Your worksheet
Dolch
Fry
40 foundational words · Pre-K level
Printed on the Name line of every page
Words appear in list order — great for working through a level systematically
Dolch Pre-K
2 pages · 24 words · 40 words in this list
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