Description

This resource is a printable set of the 2nd Grade Dolch Word List as flashcards in pink, green, and blue pastel colors. Just print on card stock and cut or print on regular paper and then laminate to use over and over again.

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What is the Dolch Word List?

The Dolch Word List, developed by Dr. Edward William Dolch in the 1930s and 1940s, consists of the most frequently used words in children’s literature. It includes 220 service words and 95 high-frequency nouns, which together account for about 80% of the words found in typical children’s books and 50% of the words in adult writing. Mastery of these words helps children read more fluently and focus on understanding the text rather than decoding individual words.

The Dolch Word List is divided into several categories based on grade levels, including:

• Pre-Primer: Basic words for early learners (e.g., a, and, away, big).
• Primer: Slightly more advanced words (e.g., all, am, are, at).
• 1st Grade: Common words for first graders (e.g., after, again, an, any).
• 2nd Grade: Words for second graders (e.g., always, around, because).
• 3rd Grade: More complex words for third graders (e.g., about, better, bring, carry