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Free Sight Words Worksheets for Nursery

High-frequency words recognition. Download free printable english worksheets designed for Nursery students (ages 3-4), aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

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What Your Child Will Learn

Understand key concepts in sight words
Apply sight words skills to solve problems
Build confidence with sight words through practice
Develop fluency appropriate for Nursery

Sample Sight Words Questions for Nursery

Here are examples of the types of questions your child will practice:

1

Read this word: the

easyshort answer
2

Spell: and

easyfill blank
3

Find "the" in this sentence: The cat sat.

mediumshort answer
4

Write a sentence using "said"

mediumshort answer
5

Read and write: because

hardshort answer
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Skills Your Child Will Build

Reading fluency
Recognition
Spelling
Writing speed

Real-World Applications

Understanding sight words helps children in everyday situations:

Reading fluency
Writing speed
Communication
Learning

Common Mistakes to Watch For

Help your child avoid these common sight words mistakes:

  • !Not reading questions carefully
  • !Rushing through problems
  • !Not checking answers
  • !Missing key steps

Learning Progression

After mastering these foundations, students will progress to more complex sight-words skills in Key Stage 2, building on the concepts learned here.

Tips for Teaching Sight Words

1Practice sight words regularly for best results
2Start with easier problems and gradually increase difficulty
3Use the answer key to identify areas needing more practice
4Relate sight words to real-world situations when possible

More English Topics for Nursery

PhonicsSpellingGrammarPunctuationReading ComprehensionCreative Writing

Sight Words for Other Age Groups

Early Years

Ages 0-2

Reception

Ages 4-5

Key Stage 1

Ages 5-7

Key Stage 2

Ages 7-11

Key Stage 3

Ages 11-14

GCSE

Ages 14-16

A-Level

Ages 16-18

Frequently Asked Questions

What sight words topics are covered in these worksheets?▼
Our sight words worksheets for Nursery cover all aspects of high-frequency words recognition as required by the UK National Curriculum. Each worksheet is designed to build skills progressively from foundation to challenge level.
Are these sight words worksheets suitable for Nursery?▼
Yes, these worksheets are specifically designed for Nursery students (ages 3-4). The content difficulty and question types are carefully matched to National Curriculum expectations for this age group.
How can I use these sight words worksheets effectively?▼
We recommend 15-20 minutes of focused practice per session. Use the worksheets to reinforce concepts taught at school, identify areas needing more practice, and build confidence. Every worksheet includes an answer key for easy self-assessment.
Do the sight words worksheets include answer keys?▼
Yes, every worksheet comes with a complete answer key on a separate page. This makes it easy for parents to check homework, teachers to mark work, and students to self-assess their understanding.

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