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Is "here" a Sight Word?

Yes — "here" is one of the first Pre-K sight words, used constantly to point to a nearby place. Its silent "e" makes the vowel sound long, which is a slightly advanced phonics pattern for a beginning reader.

Pre-K Level
1 Syllable
here
here

Example Sentence

Come over here and look at this!

Why "here" Is a Sight Word

"Here" is spelled fairly regularly once a child learns the silent-e rule, but it's taught early as a sight word simply because it's used so frequently in classroom instructions ("come here", "put it here") well before that phonics rule is formally introduced.

Teaching Tip

Since "here" is used constantly in spoken instructions, practice it through simple physical games — "put the ball here", "stand here" — connecting the word to real actions.

Practice

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Flash Cards

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Listen & Pick

Hear "here" spoken aloud and pick it out from similar-looking words.

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Spell It

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