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Free printable PDF · Dolch second grade · ages 7–8
Sight Word “sit” Worksheet – Trace, Write and Find
“Sit” means to rest on a chair or the floor: sit down, sit on the mat. It is one of the first instructions children learn.
What’s on the “sit” worksheet
Read and trace “sit”, write it alone, circle it among look-alikes such as sat, set, its, tis and site, then trace “Sit on the mat.”.
“sit” is word 29 of 46 on the Dolch second grade list, usually met around ages 7–8 after the first grade words.
Sentences with “sit”
- Sit on the mat.
- Can I sit by you?
- The cat likes to sit in the sun.
- Please sit down.
How to teach “sit”
Sit is regular and easy to blend: s-i-t. Because it is so easy, use it to build confidence. Change one letter at a time: sit, sat, set; sit, bit, hit. Then play musical chairs, where everyone has to sit when the music stops.
Game: Sit and stand
Show a sit card or a stand card. Your child sits or stands as fast as they can. Add a few surprise cards like “sit on one foot” for laughs.
Practise next
Try “sleep” and “us” next: sleep is another resting word, and us is often used with sit.
Questions about “sit”
Why is such an easy word on the second grade list?
Dolch chose words by how often they appear, not how hard they are. Sit is common in stories and instructions.
What is the past form of sit?
Sat. Today I sit; yesterday I sat.
More answers in the sight words FAQ.
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