Fry First 100 Sight Words Worksheet – Free Printable PDF
This free fry first 100 sight words worksheet PDF lists 51 of the most frequent words from Dr. Edward Fry’s well-known First 100 word list — including the, of, and, a, to and in — words that make up a huge share of everyday reading text, laid out in a clean, easy-to-read grid. It’s a simple, low-pressure way for children to build sight word recognition and reading fluency through repeated practice. Print it instantly — no login, no payment, no sign-up required.
- 📚 GRADE LEVEL → Nursery – LKG – 1st – 2nd
- 👶 AGE GROUP → 3–7 Years
- 📐 PAGE SIZE → A4 Size
- 🎯 DIFFICULTY → Beginner
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About This Free Fry First 100 Sight Words Worksheet
One page, one method — that is the whole of this free fry first 100 sight words worksheet. A name and date line runs across the top, a coloured title band names the activity, and one line of instructions sits beneath it. At Kidzolearn, every worksheet is 100% free to download and print — no login, no subscription, no payment required.
Fifty-one words in the four-column grid, leaving one cell empty at the end. There is nothing to write, trace or circle — this is a list to read from, pin up or cut into flashcards. The sheet is titled Fry First 100 but holds fifty-one words.
The Fry list is ordered by how often words appear in print rather than by school year, which is a genuinely different principle from Dolch. The first words on it — the, of, and, a, to — are the five most common words in written English. See the errata note near the front of this pack about the title on this sheet. For more early maths in the same style, see our lowercase letter tracing worksheets, and the full library sits on our free printable worksheets for kids.
What your child will learn from this worksheet
By the time the page is finished, your child will have practised:
- Practise reading and recognising 51 of the most common early reader sight words on sight, without sounding them out letter by letter
- Build reading fluency by reviewing high-frequency words such as the, of, and, a
- Strengthen word-recognition speed, which frees up attention for understanding full sentences
- Support spelling and writing confidence through repeated exposure to common words
- Build a strong foundation for Fry Second 100 reading milestones
These support early reading objectives in Nursery, LKG, UKG, Reception and Grade 1. Sight words sit on top of letter sounds, so our shapes worksheets for kids are where that groundwork is done.
Who is this worksheet best for?
This free fry first 100 sight words worksheet is perfect for:
- Nursery, LKG and elementary children aged 3 to 9 years building sight word recognition
- Preschool, Kindergarten and elementary classroom literacy centers and word walls
- UK Reception and Key Stage 1 phonics and high-frequency word sessions
- Homeschooling parents building a structured, curriculum-aligned reading routine
Browse the complete collection of Free Sight Words Worksheets for Kindergarten on Kidzolearn for more free sight word printables.
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At what age should children start using this fry first 100 sight words worksheet?
Around four to five, after letter sounds and simple blending. This fry first 100 sight words worksheet is a reference list rather than a lesson, so it works best alongside phonics teaching rather than instead of it. Five or six words at a time is plenty; working down a whole chart in one sitting teaches very little.
How does this worksheet help children build sight word recognition skills?
This fry first 100 sight words worksheet lists 51 high-frequency words in a clear, simple grid children can review repeatedly. Regular exposure through reading aloud, pointing and matching builds instant word recognition — the core skill that lets young readers move smoothly from decoding to fluent reading.
Are sight word lists part of the official early reading curriculum?
Yes — reading high-frequency words by sight appears in the reading curriculum across India, the UK, the US and Australia, always after letter sounds rather than before. The whole point of a sight word is that it cannot be decoded, so a child has to have tried decoding first to see why. Our sight words worksheets are the natural next step once these words are automatic.
Can I use these worksheet at home?
Absolutely! This worksheet is completely free to download and print at home. All you need is a printer — no cost, no sign-up and no login required. You can print it as many times as your child needs and reuse it for flashcards, word hunts or reading practice.