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Free printable PDF · Dolch second grade · ages 7–8
Sight Word “many” Worksheet: Read, Trace and Circle
“Many” means a lot of something you can count: many stars, how many apples? It sounds like “men-ee”.
Inside the free “many” PDF
Four short activities: trace “many”, write it on your own, find it in a grid with man, any, manly, money and mane, and trace the sentence “There are many stars.”.
Teaching tips for “many”
Many is a rule-breaker: the a says “e”, just like in any. Write any and many side by side and show the matching -ny. Then ask counting questions all day: how many stairs? How many cars are red? Count together and answer in full sentences.
“many” in a sentence
- How many birds?
- There are many stars.
- I have many friends.
- Not many cookies are left.
Try this game: How many?
Grab a handful of small toys or buttons. Ask how many, then count together. Your child grabs the next handful and asks you. Use the many card every time.
You will find “many” at number 22 of 46 on the Dolch second grade list. Most children reach it at ages 7–8, once the first grade words feel easy.
What to learn next
Good next words are “any” and “five”, because any has the same tricky a, and five is a number to count.
“many”: quick answers
Why does many sound like it has an e?
The spelling is very old and the sound changed. Any works the same way, so learn them as a pair.
What is the difference between many and much?
Many is for things you can count (many apples). Much is for things you cannot count (much water).
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