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Learning sight words is one of the biggest steps toward confident reading, and “not” is a word your child will see constantly as they begin reading simple books and sentences! These free printable “not” sight word worksheets help young learners practice reading, tracing, writing, and using not in fun, hands-on ways that make early literacy engaging and approachable.
Kids will encounter sentences like “Do not run,” “I am not tired,” or “That is not mine” very early on, so learning this small but powerful word gives them a major boost in comprehension and fluency.
As a mom of four (with one currently in 1st grade!), sight word practice is a big part of our daily reading routine. Creating these worksheets has become one of my favorite ways to keep practice fun, simple, and affordable, for my own kids and for teachers, homeschoolers, and parents everywhere.
These “Not” sight word printables are 100% free to download and ready for home or classroom use. Print as many as you need and feel welcome to share them with other educators!
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What’s Included in the “Not” Sight Word Pack
Each worksheet in this set helps children recognize, trace, write, and read the word not in interactive, memorable ways.
1. Color by Sight Word
A color-by-number style activity that uses sight words instead of numbers! Kids color each space according to the word inside. When finished, the hidden sight word not appears.
This page builds reading skills, focus, and fine-motor control through calm, creative coloring.
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2. Write & Draw Page
Kids write a simple sentence using not (“Do not run.” “He is not sad.”) Then they draw a picture to match the sentence they wrote. It’s a fun blend of reading comprehension and creative expression.
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3. Trace, Write, Read & Color Page
A multi-skill worksheet for building fluency and handwriting skills. Learners will:
- Trace the word not
- Trace and read a sentence using not
- Trace and color a matching illustration
Perfect for early readers who need repetition in small, meaningful steps.
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4. Sight Word Activity Page (Easier Version)
Designed for beginning readers, this page includes:
- Color the sight word not
- Circle not in a group of mixed sight words
- Trace and write not
- Color the letters N, O, and T in an alphabet grid
- Fill in a missing not in a short sentence
- Color the matching picture
Ideal for kindergarten and early first graders just gaining confidence with sight words.
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5. Sight Word Activity Page (Harder Version)
A more advanced option for growing readers! Kids will:
- Trace and color not
- Dot or color all the not words hidden in sight word circles
- Write not independently
- Circle not written in different fonts
- Cut out and glue word boxes to complete a simple sentence
This page adds a fun hands-on challenge while reinforcing reading and writing skills.
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🌟 Why I Created These Free Sight Word Printables
If you’ve been around my site, you know I love making early learning print-and-go activities that are playful and approachable.
From ABC tracing pages to themed color-by-word sheets, I try to design resources that make learning enjoyable for kids and easy to use for grown-ups.
Now that my own early reader is working through sight words, I’ve begun building a 100-word printable sight word collection based on the Dolch and Fry lists, one free pack for each word.
This “Not” sight word bundle is part of that growing series, created to make literacy practice accessible, joyful, and completely free for families and classrooms.
📚 Perfect for Teachers, Homeschoolers, and Parents
These worksheets are perfect for:
- Literacy centers
- Morning work
- Small-group lessons
- Homework packets
- Homeschool reading practice
- Quiet-time learning
They print clearly in black and white and also look adorable on pastel or colored paper!
📖 Coming Soon: 100 Free Sight Word Worksheet Packs
This “Not” pack is part of my 100-word sight word collection using Dolch and Fry lists to support early readers step-by-step.
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🧡 Let’s Make Learning Fun (and Free!)
As a mom and creator, my goal is to make early education fun, simple, and affordable. If these worksheets help your students or your own kids, that means the world to me.
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If you have a sight word request or worksheet idea, I’d love to hear it!