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Sight Word “play” Worksheet – Trace, Write and Find
“Play” is a word every child knows by heart: play outside, play a game, play with me. Reading it is a small, happy win.
What’s on the “play” worksheet
Read and trace “play”, write it alone, circle it among pay, day, plan, clay and plug, then trace “We play in the sun.”
Prints on A4 or US Letter (choose “Fit to page”).
How to teach “play”
Show your child that ay makes the a say its name, just like in day, say and way. Blend pl-ay together. Then write a play plan: three short sentences about what you will play today, and read them before you start.
Sentences with “play”
- Let’s play a game.
- I play with my dog.
- We can play outside.
- Come and play with me.
Game: Play menu
Write a short play menu: play ball, play blocks, play hide and seek. Your child reads the menu and chooses what to play. Each time you switch games, they read the next line before starting.
Practise next
Questions about “play”
Why does play end in y?
The a and y team up to say “ay”, as in day and stay. Children will meet the same team in lots of words.
Is play a good word for reluctant readers?
Yes. It is linked to fun, so children are happy to read it. Using it to choose a game gives reading a real purpose.
More answers in the sight words FAQ.
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