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Free printable list of three letter words for kids from ABCmouse.com.

3-Letter Words for Kids (Free Printable List)

Check out our list of common three-letter words, including sight words, and fun word activities for preschoolers and kindergarteners.

Our list of three-letter words aims to help preschoolers and kindergarteners expand their vocabulary and boost their confidence in reading and spelling. These simple yet essential words appear frequently in everyday text and conversation, making them an important part of a child’s literacy journey.

Feel free to choose the words that are most appropriate for your child, and remember that this list can be used for vocabulary building, spelling practice, or word recognition.

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We’ve included definitions and simple sentences for a section of three-letter words to help your child understand their meaning. Plus, you’ll also find fun activities designed to reinforce your child’s learning!


Common 3-Letter Words in the English Language:

3-Letter Sight Words:

The phrase “sight words” is increasingly being replaced by “high-frequency words,” which refers to words that children come across frequently, rather than simply words they recognize by sight. Discover more about high-frequency words and get a free printable list of the first 100 high-frequency words your child should know here.


More 3-Letter Words for Kids

Common 3-Letter Words with Definitions and Sentences

This list includes more three-letter words that children are likely to encounter in conversation and in text, making it important for them to learn to recognize them and understand their meaning. You’ll also find words from the lists above shown with their definitions and used in simple sentences that children can understand. 

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3-Letter Word Activities for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners

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  • Short I Words List

    Discover our free printable lists of short ‘I’ words designed to help kids master the short ‘I’ sound. These resources include word families, sight words, CVC…

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    Explore our printable short ‘E’ words list, perfect for young learners. Discover word families, sight words, CVC words, and more, all designed to help children master…

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  • Short A Words List

    Discover our free printable short ‘A’ word lists featuring CVC words, word families, sight words, and more. Help your child practice the short ‘A’ sound with…

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