American Sign Language Nomenclature Cards

Children ages 3–8 learn American Sign Language alphabet with these 26-set nomenclature cards, a printable PDF featuring real photos of ASL hand signs paired with uppercase and lowercase letters for building visual recognition and early communication skills.

📦 What's Included

• 26 three-part card sets: Picture card with ASL hand sign, control card with hand sign and letter, and label card with letter only
• 78 cards total: Complete A–Z alphabet in American Sign Language
• Card size: 3.5 in. x 5 in.
• 13 pages: Ready to print on cardstock

💡 Learning Benefits

• ASL alphabet recognition and memory
• Letter-to-sign matching practice
• Visual discrimination between hand shapes
• Introduction to accessible communication methods
• Fine motor awareness through observing finger positions

🎯 How to Use

• Introduce using the three-period lesson: "This is the letter A in sign language," "Show me A," "What sign is this?"
• Start with 3–5 letters at a time rather than the full alphabet
• Model the hand sign yourself before asking children to match cards
• Use control cards for self-checking once children know several signs
• Pair with ASL videos or books to reinforce learning
• Store in a labeled basket or envelope on a language shelf

🤟 Teaching Tip from a Montessori Guide

Before presenting these cards, practice the ASL alphabet yourself. Children notice when you're uncertain about hand positions. Your confident modeling makes the material feel trustworthy and worth learning.

🔗 Pair This With

• ASL Nomenclature Cards (Brown Hands) – Same content with diverse skin tone representation
• ASL Nomenclature Cards (Cursive) – For children learning cursive letter formation

📚 Explore More

• Nomenclature Cards Collection
• Alphabet Collection