Yes — "always" is a Third Grade sight word describing frequency. Its length and the compound-word structure ("all" + "ways") make it worth teaching as a recognizable whole rather than decoding piece by piece.
She always reads before bedtime.
"Always" is built from two familiar smaller words ("all" and "ways"), but the compound spelling and its frequent use to describe habits and routines earns it a spot on grade-level sight word lists, helping children read it fluently in longer, more complex sentences.
Point out the two smaller words hiding inside "always" — "all" and "ways" — which can make the longer word feel more approachable.
Word Wizard teaches "always" with Flash Cards, Listen & Pick, Spell It, and Write It — four game modes that turn repetition into play.
See "always" with its picture, syllables, and example sentence — with native audio.
Hear "always" spoken aloud and pick it out from similar-looking words.
Build "always" letter by letter from shuffled tiles.
Word Wizard turns sight word practice into a game — Flash Cards, Listen & Pick, Spell It and Write It, from Pre-K through Grade 5.