The sight word "do"
Dolch Primer and Fry First 100
"do" is one of the words your child will see on almost every page they read. The goal is instant recognition — no sounding out. Read it, say it, spell it out loud, then use it in a sentence.
do
Use it in a sentence
Do you like pizza?
Spell it out loud
Four-step routine that works
- Show the word and read it aloud yourself — don't ask them to guess.
- Your child says "do" three times while looking at it.
- Spell it out loud: d–o.
- Read the sentence together, then hide the word and have them write it.
Common questions
Is "do" a sight word?
Yes. "do" appears on the standard Dolch and Fry high-frequency word lists, which means children meet it constantly in early books and should read it instantly rather than sounding it out.
How do you use "do" in a sentence?
Do you like pizza?
How many letters are in "do"?
"do" has 2 letters: d, o.
How long does it take to learn the sight word "do"?
Most children can read a single sight word on sight after four to eight short exposures spread over a few days. Practise "do" for two minutes a day rather than twenty minutes once.
Practise "do" in the game
A real human voice reads the word, your child taps the match, and LQuest tracks which words are secure.
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