High Frequency Words Read, Trace, Write Freebie – Science of Reading Aligned Practice for Heart and Irregular Words

This 260 High Frequency Words Read, Trace, Write Freebie helps students build automaticity, accuracy, and spelling confidence with frequent exposure to high frequency and heart words. Each page targets a specific word and follows a predictable pattern that supports both reading and writing fluency.

Students will:

1. Read the target high frequency word aloud.

2. Trace the word two times for visual and motor reinforcement.

3. Write the word independently eight times to build retention and fluency.

The pack includes both regular and irregular (heart) words, providing the repetition and structure needed for students to orthographically map each word. Perfect for whole-group lessons, independent work, centers, or intervention.

Ideas for use:
• Use as morning work or independent literacy center practice.
• Incorporate into small-group reading for spelling and fluency review.
• Add to intervention routines for daily handwriting and mapping practice.
• Send home for high frequency word reinforcement and tracking.
• Use during heart word instruction to connect decoding and encoding.

What’s Included:
• 260 printable pages for high frequency word practice
• Each page includes read, trace, and write sections
• Integrates Science of Reading aligned repetition and mapping
• Covers both regular and irregular (heart) words
• Ideal for kindergarten through second grade literacy instruction