Enjoy a fun St. Patrick’s Day alphabet matching game while recognizing letters in both English and ASL. It’s a perfect hands-on activity!
Why Teach ASL to Preschoolers
Many people teach their babies some signs from American Sign Language (ASL) to help them communicate before they can consistently say words.
Why does the learning have to stop there?
Knowing ASL is a great skill kids could benefit from knowing. By taking the time to learn the ASL alphabet, littles will open the door to communicating with deaf people. Even when they don’t know the correct sign for what they are saying, they can use finger spelling.
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Teaching kids another language, like ASL, at a young age is a beautiful idea because kids pick up things quickly when they are young.
What better time is there to learn than now? You never know when you or your little one may need (or want to) use ASL.
Plus, learning ASL helps improve preschooler’s ability to recognize and write their ABCs.
This St. Patrick’s Day alphabet activity helps to connect the written letters (uppercase and lowercase) with the ASL sign, further helping your little one recognize and remember their alphabet.
ASL is a great fine motor exercise, too. 😉
The learning doesn’t have to stop there — After learning the alphabet, be sure to continue doing alphabet activities to help your little one retain what they have learned.
You can then move on to other signs to add to your ASL knowledge.
Materials Needed for the St. Patrick’s Day Alphabet Activity
*St. Patrick’s Day alphabet printable (see below for how to grab it)
*scissors
Where to Get the Free Printable
The St. Patrick’s Day alphabet activity can be found in the freebies library. It’s super simple (and free) to gain access if you aren’t already signed up.
Click this link and follow the prompts 🙂
How to Play
1. Print and cut out the St. Patrick’s Day alphabet matching game.
2. Starting with a few letters, let the preschooler get familiar with the letters in both English and American Sign Language (ASL).
3. Spread the letters that have been practiced out on the table. Take care that they are mixed up.
The letters and ASL signs should face up so your little one can see them.
4. Have your little one match the capital and lowercase letters with the ASL sign. All three pieces together should make a clover.
5. Once your little one has mastered a few letters, add more letters and signs gradually.
6. After your little one knows all the letters and signs, place all the pieces on the table and let them match the capital and lowercase letters with the correct ASL sign.
ASL Matching
Take learning the alphabet to the next level by teaching and practicing letters using ASL and this St. Patrick’s Day alphabet activity.
Knowing the ASL alphabet is a skill that helps your little one’s brain grow and provides a way for your little one to be more inclusive to people who rely on ASL to communicate.