American Sign Language Nomenclature Cards (Cursive)

Children ages 5–8 learn American Sign Language alphabet with these 26-set nomenclature cards, a printable PDF featuring real photos of ASL hand signs paired with cursive letters for building visual recognition, handwriting skills, and early communication abilities.

📦 What's Included

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

💡 Learning Benefits

• ASL alphabet recognition and memory
• Cursive letter identification alongside print alternatives
• Letter-to-sign matching practice
• Visual discrimination between hand shapes and letter forms
• Introduction to accessible communication methods

🎯 How to Use

• Introduce after children are familiar with cursive letter shapes
• Use the three-period lesson to present each sign with its cursive letter
• Start with 3–5 familiar letters rather than the full alphabet
• Model the hand sign while tracing the cursive letter in the air
• Encourage children to match picture cards to cursive labels independently
• Store on a language shelf alongside other cursive materials

🤟 Teaching Tip from a Montessori Guide

This material works best for children who already know cursive letter shapes from sandpaper letters or tracing work. Introducing ASL and cursive simultaneously can create confusion—sequence matters.

🔗 Pair This With

• ASL Nomenclature Cards (Print Letters) – Same content with standard uppercase/lowercase letters
• ASL Nomenclature Cards (Brown Hands) – Cursive version with diverse skin tone representation

📚 Explore More

• Nomenclature Cards Collection
• Cursive Collection