Learn to READ - Unit 1 - sample pages - read and practice sight words

Oct 22, 2026

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Unit 1 sample pages for the “Learn to READ” reading program focusing on short-a word family and sight word activities. Content includes short-a sentence practice with a “Lazy, Fat Cat” text, lesson sections such as “I Can Spell,” “I Can Read,” word tracing, cut-and-paste word tasks, and “Sight Word Maze” activities with start-to-finish instructions. Additional exercises use a paper clip sound spinning method and a magnifying-glass search with a color key.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages11

Reading Time28 min

AccessFree to download

Lesson 1

Trace and Try the Word

Lesson 2

Cut & Paste the Word

Spell with Playdough

Lesson 3

I Can Read / Challenge Words

Sight Word Maze

Lesson 4

Spin Beginning/Ending Sounds

Magnifying Glass Sight Word Search

Learn to READ: Unit 1 sample pages You can read about or purchase the Short a Unit 1 of Learn to Read. It has over 250 pages of short a word family and sight word activities designed to help kids TAKEOFF with reading! © [www.thisreadingmama.com](www.thisreadingmama.com) That Lazy, Fat Cat On the mat is a lazy, fat cat. You can come and pat that lazy, fat cat. Too lazy to catch that little rat. Too lazy to have a little chat. No wonder he is fat! That lazy, lazy cat. [www.thisreadingmama.com](www.thisreadingmama.com) Lesson 1 -ad Pocket Chart Cards Lesson 2 |

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Lesson 2

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47 | 46 | | had
45 | van
44 | 43 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | wag
37 | | tab
38 | sat
39 | | gag
40 | sad
41 | yak
42 | | | 36 | | bag
35 | nap
34 | | van
33 | ham
32 | cab
31 | | | lad
25 | | pat
26 | 27 | | can
28 | gap
29 | mad
30 | | | mat
24 | | dab
23 | 22 | | gas
21 | 20 |
19 | | | lap
13 | | ram
14 | tad
15 | | lap
16 | tax
17 | ran
18 | | | 12 | | dad
11 | fan
10 | | hat
9 | zag
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FAQs

What reading skills does Unit 1 practice?

It practices short-a word family activities and sight word recognition through spelling, reading, tracing, and word game exercises.

What is included in Lesson 1 activities?

Lesson 1 includes tracing and trying words on a mat, along with “Find the Word” tasks.

How do learners use the Sight Word Maze?

Learners find a path from START to END by locating the correct sight words in the maze.

Oct 22, 2026

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