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Sight words are a huge part of early reading, and “what” is one of the most common question words children will encounter as they begin reading simple books and speaking in fuller sentences. These free printable “what” sight word worksheets give young learners fun, hands-on ways to practice reading, tracing, writing, and using what in meaningful contexts.
Kids will see what constantly in early questions like “What is that?” “What do you see?” “What is your name?” Because what doesn’t follow regular phonics patterns, repetition is key, and these worksheets make that repetition playful and confidence-boosting.
As a mom of four (with one currently in 1st grade!), I know how important it is to keep sight word practice simple, engaging, and affordable. These pages have been so helpful for my own kids, and I love sharing them with teachers, homeschoolers, and parents who want quick, print-and-go literacy support.
These “What” sight word printables are completely free and easy to print individually right from the post.
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✏️ What’s Included in the “What” Sight Word Pack
Each worksheet helps kids recognize, trace, write, and read the word what with activities that feel friendly and approachable for early readers.
1. Color by Sight Word
A fun color-by-word activity where children color each section according to the word inside. When finished, the hidden sight word what is revealed, great for building fine-motor skills and early reading fluency.
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2. Write & Draw Page
Kids write a simple sentence using what (“What is that?” “What do you see?”) Then they draw a picture to match the meaning. This helps reinforce comprehension, creativity, and early sentence writing.
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3. Trace, Write, Read & Color Page
A multi-skill worksheet offering gentle repetition. Kids will:
- Trace the word what
- Trace and read a short sentence using the word
- Trace and color a picture that matches the sentence
Ideal for beginning readers who benefit from visual cues and guided writing.
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4. Sight Word Activity Page (Easier Version)
Perfect for kindergarten and early first grade. This page includes:
- Coloring the word what
- Circling what from a mix of sight words
- Tracing and writing the word
- Coloring the letters W-H-A-T in an alphabet grid
- Filling in the missing what in a short sentence
- Coloring a picture that goes with the sentence
This variety keeps learners engaged while building recognition.
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5. Sight Word Activity Page (Harder Version)
A slightly more challenging page for learners who are ready for the next step. Students will:
- Trace & color the word what
- Dot or color all circles containing what
- Write the word independently
- Circle what written in different fonts
- Cut and paste word boxes to complete a simple sentence
Great for literacy centers, morning work, or small-group reading practice.
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🌟 Why I Created These Free Sight Word Printables
If you’ve visited my site before, you know how much I love making print-and-go activities that help kids learn through play, repetition, and creativity. From alphabet tracing to themed worksheet packs, I always aim to make learning fun and affordable.
Now that my own little reader is working through sight words, I’ve been building a 100-word sight word series based on the Dolch and Fry lists, one free set for each word. This “What” bundle is part of that growing collection.
📚 Perfect for Teachers, Homeschoolers, and Parents
These worksheets work wonderfully for:
- Literacy centers
- Small-group lessons
- Morning work
- Homework packets
- Homeschool reading practice
- Quiet-time independent learning
They print beautifully in black and white and also look great on pastel or colored paper.
📖 Coming Soon: 100 Free Sight Word Worksheet Packs
This “What” pack is part of my complete 100-word sight word project, designed to make reading practice easy and accessible for all families. Bookmark this post or join my Freebie Vault newsletter to stay updated as more words go live!
🧡 Let’s Make Learning Fun (and Free!)
My goal as a parent and creator is to make early learning joyful, approachable, and budget-friendly. If these worksheets help your students or your own child, that truly means the world to me. Feel free to share this page with another parent or teacher, every visit helps support more free printables for families everywhere. And if you have a sight word request for an upcoming pack, I’d love to hear it!