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Fry frequency word list - first 100KidZone Worksheets
Fry Frequency Word List

Contributed by Leanne Guenther

Fry Frequency words are an updated version of the Dolch word list increasing the list from 220 words (Dolch) to 1000 words (Fry).  Fry covers about 90% of all words used in school books, library books, newspapers, and magazines.  The Fry word list is made up of "service words" (pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and verbs).

Most Fry words cannot be learned through the use of pictures.   Many of these words cannot be sounded out because they do not follow decoding rules and, therefore, must be learned as sight words.  Even for those that can be sounded out, learning them as sight words increases the speed, ease and often enjoyment of reading.

It's important to note that the grade levels associated with my Fry sight word worksheets are merely suggestions, as every child's learning journey is unique. Children progress at their own pace, and what may be suitable for one child at a particular age may differ for another. As educators and parents, it's essential to remain flexible and supportive, adapting our teaching methods to meet the individual needs of each child and celebrating their achievements, no matter the pace at which they learn.

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Dolch Words

Dolch words are like little word friends for children in preschool through grade 3 -- they'll bump into these words everytime they pick up a picture book. From the moment they say their first "mama" or "dada," these little word pals are there to help them discover the magical world of reading.

As a mom, I love to start teaching Dolch words in preschool and kindergarten, and then move on to the delightful Fry words in grades 1 through 6. Although there's a bit of overlap, it was never a problem for my little ones.

When my girls were young, I had the joy of spending lots of time with them. Preschool and kindergarten were filled with giggles and excitement as my girls discovered the wonders of language. By grade 3, though, flashcards with boring old mom weren't nearly as exciting as going biking with their friends! But those Dolch and Fry words are still there, always ready to help them on their journey through the wonderful world of reading.

 

Skipping ahead:

There's nothing "wrong" with skipping ahead -- children learn at different rates and get different levels of enjoyment (motivation) from educational activities.  If your child loves language arts, then he or she may cheerfully breeze through these word lists.

However, I'd just like to add a brief word of caution here -- please resist the temptation to "go fast" just to be able to say you did.  By following the recommended pace, it's more likely that the children will be able to:

I encourage you to consider whether the child can accomplish all those tasks before introducing the next list of words.