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Free printable PDF · Dolch first grade · ages 6–7
Sight Word “when” Worksheet – Trace, Write and Find
“When” is a question word that asks about time: when is lunch? When can we go? It also joins ideas: I smile when I am happy.
What’s on the “when” worksheet
Read and trace “when”, write it alone, circle it among look-alikes such as then, where, hen, went and wen, then trace “When is lunch?”.
How to teach “when”
When starts with the wh digraph, which sounds like w in most accents. Teach it with the other question words what, where and who. Make a “when” calendar: ask your child when their birthday is, when you go shopping, when the bin goes out.
Sentences with “when”
- When is lunch?
- When can we go?
- I laugh when you sing.
- When it rains, we stay in.
Game: When do we…?
Ask questions about the day: when do we brush our teeth? When do we eat breakfast? Your child answers with morning, afternoon or night, and points to a picture.
“when” is word 41 of 41 on the Dolch first grade list, usually met around ages 6–7 after the primer words. It contains the wh digraph, so it pairs well with our wh digraph worksheet.
Practise next
Try “how” and “where” next: they are all question words that start with wh or h.
Questions about “when”
Why does when start with wh?
Many question words start with wh: what, where, when, which and why. See our wh digraph worksheet for more.
What is the difference between when and then?
When asks about time or links ideas. Then tells what happens next. They are often used together: when we finish, then we play.
More answers in the sight words FAQ.
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