Grades 1–3
Fingerspelled Colors
Read each color word spelled in handshapes. Write the word, then color the crayon.
ASL worksheet · Reading fingerspelled words
Fingerspelled Animals
Each row spells an animal. Write the word, then draw your favorite one.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–3
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Reading words letter by letter, Blending letters into a word, Reading sight words and simple words, Using spelling patterns to fill a gap
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- Each row spells an animal. Write the word.
- Draw your favorite animal from the list.
Teacher tip
When the sheet is done, sign one animal word at random and have the class point to it on their page. It is quick practice reading spelling in motion.
How to use it
- Name each handshape out loud, then blend the letters into the whole word.
- Sign each word for the class after they write it, so they see it spelled smoothly.
- Make every handshape with your own hand as kids work. Your hand is the best model in the room.
Watch for
Reading letters but not the word. Ask kids to say the word out loud at the end.
Talk about it
- What word did the letters make?
- How is your hand different from the picture? What would you change?
Take it further
Fingerspell this week’s spelling words to the class and have kids write them.
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Find the Missing Letter
One handshape is missing from each word. Circle the handshape that fills the gap.
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