But, as is the case with every child with a learning disability (LD), he is still reliant on words from the Dolch list, also referred to as sight words (refer to box). This leaves him with little ...

Due to the Common Core reading foundational standards, many schools have placed an increased emphasis on teaching sight words in the elementary grades, and the Dolch Sight Word List is commonly used.

Dubbed the Dolch List, it included simple adjectives, pronouns and verbs, which can be understood easily by children with learning disabilities. The list was used by Dr Seuss in The Cat in the Hat.