This page has all 46 Dolch 2nd grade sight words, including because, does, their, which and would. They are longer than the earlier lists, and several are spelling traps. Second graders often read these words well before they can spell them, so writing practice matters at this level. Trace each word, cover it, then write it from memory on the blank lines. Add a few to weekly spelling and come back to the tricky ones often.
2nd grade sight words
All 46 words from the Dolch second grade list, with a word tracing worksheet and printable flash cards.
The 46 2nd grade sight words
This is the Dolch second grade list, a public-domain list of high-frequency words compiled by Edward William Dolch. Your child's school may use a different list or order, so check with the teacher if you want to match class work.
- always
- around
- because
- been
- before
- best
- both
- buy
- call
- cold
- does
- don't
- fast
- first
- five
- found
- gave
- goes
- green
- its
- made
- many
- off
- or
- pull
- read
- right
- sing
- sit
- sleep
- tell
- their
- these
- those
- upon
- us
- use
- very
- wash
- which
- why
- wish
- work
- would
- write
- your
Sight word tracing worksheet
Each row traces one word. Tap the words to choose what goes on the sheet. The first eight are picked to start.
Printable sight word flash cards
Big, clear letters in the same style as the worksheets. Print the whole list or only the words your child is working on.
Tips for 2nd grade sight words
- Focus on look-alike pairs such as their and there, or these and those. Trace both on the same sheet so the difference stands out.
- Use the words in a silly sentence. "Why does the green frog sing?" uses four words from this list.
- Keep a small envelope of tricky words and pull two cards from it during homework time, not just on spelling day.
A simple 5-minute routine
- Read 3 cards together. Say each word and use it in a short sentence.
- Trace 2 rows on the worksheet, starting at the green dots.
- Find one word in a book you are already reading.
Kids learn these words at different speeds. If you have concerns about reading, ask your child's teacher or pediatrician.
More handwriting practice
If a letter inside a word keeps going wrong, practice it on its own with our letter tracing worksheets, then come back to the word. For a word that matters even more to your child, make a name tracing worksheet.