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Free printable PDF · Dolch first grade · ages 6–7
Sight Word “then” Worksheet – Trace, Write and Find
“Then” tells us what happens next: first we wash, then we eat. It is a key word for telling stories in order.
Game: First, then, last
Act out a simple routine, like getting dressed, without saying a word. Your child narrates it with first, then and last. Swap roles.
How to teach “then”
Then starts with the buzzy th and ends with en. Show the difference between then and them by underlining the last letter. Then tell a story in order using first, then and last, with a drawing for each step. Making a sandwich or brushing teeth are good examples.
Sentences with “then”
- First we eat, then we play.
- Then the cat ran away.
- We went home, then we slept.
- What happened then?
Practise next
Try “them” and “when” next: them is easy to confuse with then, and when is another time word.
“then” is word 37 of 41 on the Dolch first grade list, usually met around ages 6–7 after the primer words. It contains the th digraph, so it pairs well with our th digraph worksheet.
What’s on the “then” worksheet
Read and trace “then”, write it alone, circle it among look-alikes such as them, than, ten, hen and thin, then trace “First we eat, then we play.”.
Questions about “then”
Is then the same as than?
No. Then is about time (first, then). Than compares things (bigger than). They look and sound similar.
Why is then a sight word?
It is very common and children need to read it quickly, but it can also be sounded out: th-e-n.
More answers in the sight words FAQ.
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