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Sight Word “yellow” Worksheet – Trace, Write and Find
“Yellow” is the longest colour word on the pre-primer list: yellow sun, yellow banana, yellow duck. Its double l and ow ending make it a fun word to learn.
What’s on the “yellow” worksheet
Read and trace “yellow”, write it alone, circle it among yell, hello, fellow, jelly and yolk, then trace “A yellow duck.”
Prints on A4 or US Letter (choose “Fit to page”).
How to teach “yellow”
Clap the two beats, yel-low, and show your child the double l in the middle. The ending -ow says “oh”, like in snow and slow. Colour the word with a yellow crayon and hunt for yellow things around the house.
Sentences with “yellow”
- The sun is yellow.
- I have a yellow duck.
- Look at the yellow bus.
- A banana is yellow.
Game: Yellow fruit basket
Gather yellow things from the kitchen: a banana, a lemon, a yellow cup. Your child reads the word card yellow and places each item next to it. Then mix in something red and see if they notice.
Practise next
Try “red” and “blue” next: they make up the colour words in the set.
Questions about “yellow”
Why does yellow have two l’s?
The double l keeps the e short, so we say “yel”. The same pattern appears in hello and jelly.
Is yellow too long for a beginner?
It has six letters, but its two clear beats and bright meaning make it surprisingly easy for most children.
More answers in the sight words FAQ.
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