Make sight word practice calm, engaging, and effective with this Spring Color by Sight Word printable worksheet set.
 
This resource includes 8 black and white printable PDF pages, designed specifically for Kindergarten students working on the Dolch Primer High Frequency Word list. Across the full set, students are exposed to the entire Primer word list in a manageable and developmentally appropriate way.
 
Each worksheet features:
• A spring themed coloring picture
• 7 Dolch Primer sight words per page
• A paint drop icon next to each word where students choose and record a color
• Multiple appearances of each word hidden throughout the picture
 
Students read a sight word, assign it a color, then search the page and color every matching word space. This creates repeated exposure in a low pressure, enjoyable format that keeps students focused and motivated.
 
Why this sight word activity is valuable:
• Encourages repeated reading of high frequency words
• Supports automatic word recognition
• Provides a quiet and relaxing desk work option
• Strengthens focus and visual discrimination
• Keeps students meaningfully engaged without overstimulation
• Allows teachers to reinforce sight words without extra prep
 
Because students are reading the same words multiple times while coloring, learning happens naturally without drill fatigue.
 
Perfect for classroom use:
• Literacy centers
• Early finisher work
• Morning work
• Sub plans
• Independent practice
• Small group rotations
• Calm end of day activities
 
This resource works especially well for Kindergarten, but can also support PreK and early first grade students who are learning or reviewing Primer sight words.
 
Simply print and go.
 
What is included:
• 8 black and white printable worksheets
• Covers the full Dolch Primer High Frequency Word list
• PDF format for easy printing