Learning Worksheets Sight Words Sight word “pull”
Free printable PDF · Dolch second grade · ages 7–8
Sight Word “pull” Worksheet – Trace, Write and Find
“Pull” means to move something towards you: pull the rope, pull the door. It is the opposite of push.
What’s on the “pull” worksheet
Read and trace “pull”, write it alone, circle it among look-alikes such as full, pill, poll, puff and dull, then trace “Pull the rope.”.
How to teach “pull”
Pull has the u sound of put and push, and the double l at the end. Teach push and pull together with a door, a wagon or a toy on a string. Make two signs, push and pull, and stick them on a door to practise reading them every day.
Game: Tug of war
Use a scarf or towel for a gentle tug of war. Each time you shout “pull!”, everyone pulls. Make a pull sign and a push sign for the fridge.
Sentences with “pull”
- Pull the rope.
- Pull the door to open it.
- The horse can pull a cart.
- Don’t pull my hair!
“pull” is word 25 of 46 on the Dolch second grade list, usually met around ages 7–8 after the first grade words.
Practise next
Try “put” and “wash” next: put has the same u sound, and wash is another everyday action.
Questions about “pull”
Why does pull have two l’s?
Many short words ending in l double it: pull, full, bell, hill. It is a common spelling pattern.
What is the opposite of pull?
Push. Doors in shops often have push and pull signs, which are great reading practice.
More answers in the sight words FAQ.
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