2nd grade sight words
The second-grade list: 46 words for fluent early reading. 46 words, for ages 6–8. Print the list, or use it with the tracing and flashcard makers.
Dolch list · updated 2026-10-29 · free for classroom and personal use
2nd grade word list
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How to use this list
- Pick five. Show the word, say it, use it in a sentence (“I can jump”).
- Trace it. Type the five words into the tracing maker and print one sheet.
- Find it. Type the same five into the word search maker for a second exposure.
- Review next week. A word is known only if it is read instantly a week later.
Questions
How many 2nd grade sight words are there?
46 words. The full Dolch list has 220 words across five levels.
Should we sound them out?
No — sight words are recognised as whole words. A few are decodable, but the goal is instant reading.
What if the child already knows some?
Skip the known ones and keep them for weekly review. Five unknown words at a time is enough.
Are these free to print?
Yes, for classroom and personal use.
Other levels: 1st grade · 3rd grade · all sight words · phonics & CVC