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Free printable PDF · Dolch first grade · ages 6–7
Sight Word “may” Worksheet – Printable Reading Practice
“May” is a polite way to ask: may I have a drink? It can also mean something might happen: it may rain.
Four steps on one page
Trace the big “may”, write it on the line, circle it but skip my, way, day, man and yam, then trace and read “May I have a turn?”.
Print one per child, or slip it in a plastic sleeve and reuse it with a dry-wipe pen.
“may”: number 24 of 41, Dolch first grade list, typical ages 6–7. Review the primer words first if it feels hard.
Read these together
- May I have a turn?
- It may snow today.
- May we go outside?
- You may sit here.
A simple way to teach “may”
May follows the ay pattern of day, say and play, so teach it with those friends. Then practise good manners together: may I have a turn? May I go out to play? Each time your child uses may in a question, give them a smile or a sticker.
Quick game – Mother, may I?
One person is the leader. The others ask “May I take three giant steps?” The leader says yes or no. The first player to reach the leader wins.
Keep going
Next up: “ask” and “thank” – they are also polite words children use in conversation.
FAQ: “may”
What is the difference between can and may?
Can is about being able to (I can jump). May is a polite way to ask for permission (may I jump?).
Is May the month the same word?
It is spelled the same but starts with a capital letter because it is a name.
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