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Dolch Pre-Primer — part 1 of 2 trace-and-say strip

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Trace each word and say it out loud at the same time.

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Dolch Pre-Primer — part 1 of 2 — Trace-and-say strip

Trace each word and say it out loud at the same time.

Name: ______________________    Date: ____________

a a a
and and and
away away away
big big big
blue blue blue
can can can
come come come
down down down
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  1. Read the words aloud together before your child picks up a pencil.
  2. Trace each word and say it out loud at the same time.
  3. Finish by having them read every word back to you with the sheet covered.
  4. Keep it to ten minutes. Short and frequent beats long and rare.

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Is this Dolch Pre-Primer (part 1) trace-and-say strip free?

Yes — free to print, save as PDF and photocopy for home or classroom use. No signup, no email, no watermark.

How many words are on the sheet?

20 words, chosen to fit comfortably on a single printed page.

What age is this trace-and-say strip for?

Ages 3–7 — preschool through first grade, depending on the topic.

Can I use these trace-and-say strips in my classroom?

Yes. Teachers are welcome to print and copy them for their own class.

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