Learning Worksheets Sight Words Sight word “work”
Free printable PDF · Dolch second grade · ages 7–8
Free Sight Word “work” Worksheet for Kids
“Work” means to do a job: work hard, the toy does not work, Dad is at work. It is a busy word.
The “work” page at a glance
Children trace “work”, write it from memory, hunt for it among word, fork, worm, walk and wok, and finish by tracing “Bees work all day.”.
On the Dolch second grade list, “work” sits at number 43 of 46. Children often learn it between ages 7–8, building on the first grade words.
Example sentences
- We work hard.
- Mum goes to work.
- The light does not work.
- Bees work all day.
Helping your child learn “work”
Work sounds like “werk”: the or after w says “er”, as in word and world. Underline or and tell your child it is a sneaky sound after w. Then talk about jobs: who works in a hospital? A shop? Draw a picture of a job your child might like.
Play Busy workers
Act out jobs: a builder, a chef, a vet, a farmer. Your child guesses the job and says “a … works with…”. Swap roles.
Where to go next
After this one, move on to “use” and “write” (use and write are also about getting things done).
Parents ask about “work”
Why does work sound like werk?
After w, the letters or often say “er”, as in word, worm and world.
Is work an action or a thing?
Both. You can work (action) or go to work (place or job).
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