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Fingerspelled Animals
Each row spells an animal. Write the word, then draw your favorite one.
ASL worksheet · Reading fingerspelled words
Read Three-Letter Words
Read the three handshapes and write the word they spell.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–2
- 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:
- Read the three handshapes. Write the word.
Teacher tip
Ask kids to say each letter sound as they find it, then blend. This sheet doubles as a short-vowel phonics review.
How to use it
- Sign each word for the class after they write it, so they see it spelled smoothly.
- Let early readers say each letter sound as they find it.
- Make every handshape with your own hand as kids work. Your hand is the best model in the room.
Watch for
Writing the letters out of order. Read handshapes left to right, like print.
Talk about it
- How did you know which letter was missing?
- Which letters look almost the same? How do you tell them apart?
Take it further
Have kids write a word of their own in handshapes using the chart, for a partner to read.
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