Parents and educators struggle to identify which grade levels should use specific reading word lists (Dolch/Fry) for literacy instruction

Parents homeschooling or supplementing their children's education, and teachers planning curriculum, lack clear guidance on age-appropriate word list progression. They're searching for authoritative information on which standardized word lists (Dolch 200+95, Fry 200) apply to which grade levels in US schools, but this information is scattered, outdated, or unavailable, forcing them to make uninformed decisions about reading instruction.