Dolch primer · Kindergarten

The Sight Word "with"

Hear it, read it in a sentence, then play it.

with

Come and play with us.

How to teach "with"

  1. Say it. Read the sentence together, then say with on its own.
  2. Good to know. Two letters work together here to make one sound.
  3. Spell it. It has 4 letters. Say them aloud while tracing them on the table with a finger.
  4. Find it. Hunt for with in a book you're reading. Then play a round of the game below.

Words it gets mixed up with

Early readers often confuse with with words that look like it: wish, well, was, who. The game uses these on purpose, so children learn to look at every letter.

Play "with"

"with" shows up in every question

Free to play · no signup · works on phones, tablets and computers

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Quick quiz: which word do you hear?

Questions

Is "with" a sight word?

Yes. It's on the Dolch primer list, usually taught around Kindergarten.

What's a good sentence for "with"?

Try this one: Come and play with us.