Word Zoo - Dolch Pre-Primer Sight Words Activity Book
Help your child learn to read sight words, one little step at a time!
📘 What is this book about?
Designed for children who find sight words or high-frequency words difficult to learn.
Covers 40 Dolch Pre-Primer sight words, organised into 10 sets of 4 words each.
Each set features a friendly zoo animal, making learning engaging and fun.
Uses the Heart Word Method to help children understand the sounds in words and remember tricky parts instead of relying only on memorisation.
✏️ How will children learn?
Each word is introduced through simple, step-by-step activities:
Look: Notice the special markings on the word.
Tap: Tap the sounds using the dots and lines as a guide.
Slide & Say: Slide a finger under the word and say it smoothly.
Trace & Write: Practise tracing the word and writing it from memory.
🧩 What does the workbook include?
10 themed animal sets covering all 40 sight words.
Word-learning pages with sound-marking guidance.
Letter and word activities, tracing and writing practice.
Review activities, matching tasks and fill-in-the-gap exercises.
Simple sentence reading using words already introduced and decodable words.
A decodable mini reader.
Interactive games, including Zoo Bingo, Snake Slide, Memory Match and Roll and Read.
A star chart, progress tracker and certificate to celebrate learning.
🏡 How can parents use this book?
Follow one animal set at a time.
Spend around 15 minutes a day practising.
Encourage children to look, tap, slide, say, trace and write.
Use the review activities and games to reinforce learning.
Repeat a word or set whenever your child needs more practice.
🌟 What makes this workbook different?
Instead of asking children to memorise every word as a whole, Word Zoo helps them explore the sounds and spelling patterns within words, while identifying the tricky parts that need to be remembered by heart.
A gentle, structured and playful approach to building sight-word recognition, reading confidence and early literacy skills!
About the creator
Certified Phonics Trainer & Early Childhood Educator, sharing practical phonics and early learning resources for children, parents, and educators.
🏬 Visit storeFrequently asked questions
1. Who can use this workbook?
This workbook is suitable for parents and teachers supporting pre-primary children in learning sight words through fun, engaging activities.
2. Can I use this workbook at home and in my classroom?
Yes! You can use this workbook for personal use, homeschooling, and teaching your students. You may print copies for your students within your own classroom or teaching practice. Sharing it with other teachers or institutes, reselling, or distributing it to others is not permitted without the author's prior permission. Sharing content on social media also requires prior permission and appropriate credit to the author.
Can I get a refund if I don't like the workbook?
Since this is a digital product, refunds are not available. If you'd like to see the workbook before purchasing, you can request a sample copy to help you make an informed decision.
How will I receive the workbook, and when should I download it?
The workbook will be delivered instantly to your registered email address after payment. Please check your spam or promotions folder if you cannot find the email. Once received, make sure to download and save your copy within 2 days of email delivery.
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