# A sight word game built for kindergarten > Source: https://www.wordbeasts.com/kindergarten-sight-word-game Kindergarten is where most kids meet sight words for the first time. Word Beasts teaches the Pre-Primer and Primer Dolch lists — the 92 words that unlock early reading. Last updated: May 21, 2026 ## TL;DR - Covers Pre-Primer (40 words) and Primer (52 words) — the kindergarten sight word foundation. - Adaptive engine adjusts to your child — beginners are not overwhelmed, confident kids are not bored. - 5–10 minute daily sessions match a kindergartener's attention span. - No ads, no subscription, no social features — just sight words and a beast companion. ## What sight words should a kindergartener know? Most kindergarten classrooms aim for kids to recognize the 40 Pre-Primer Dolch words by mid-year and the 52 Primer words by end of year — about 92 words total. Examples include: the, of, and, a, to, in, is, you, that, it, he, was, for, on, are, as, with, his, they, I, at, be, this, have, from. ## How does Word Beasts teach kindergarten sight words? Kids play short games — tap-the-word, word match, bubble pop, spell-the-word, and speed round — each targeting a small batch of words. Audio reads every word aloud. When a word is mastered (80% accuracy across recent attempts), it moves to gentle review and a new word is introduced. Misses get extra practice. ## Is it appropriate for ages 4 and 5? Yes. The interface uses large taps, friendly visuals, and minimal reading-of-instructions. Most 4-year-olds can play with a parent nearby; most 5-year-olds can play independently after the first session or two. ## Try Word Beasts free The magical reading game that teaches the 220 Dolch sight words. One-time $19.99 — no ads, no subscriptions, 30-day refund. ## Frequently asked questions Most U.S. kindergarten standards aim for 50–100 sight words by end of year, which roughly matches the Pre-Primer + Primer Dolch lists (92 words). Yes — it pairs well with any phonics-first curriculum. Word Beasts handles the sight word piece while your main curriculum handles phonics and comprehension. The adaptive engine will move them quickly through mastered words and into First Grade and Second Grade levels. The game grows with them. ## Related reading ### First grade edition The next level after kindergarten. ### Full Dolch list All 220 Dolch sight words explained. ### Best reading game for kids How Word Beasts compares to other apps. ### For parents Pricing, safety, and the parent dashboard.