Environmental Print ABC Chart

Environmental print is any words or images that are immediately visible in our environment. It includes things like signs, logos, advertisements and product packaging. You encounter environmental print all the time, but did you know it can also help us learn how to read? Children around the age of 3 years and above begin to recognize environmental print, such as street signs, labels, and advertisements. Environmental print allows them to learn important sight words that are commonly seen in the environment. These ABC charts with examples of environmental print A-Z are a great tool for students to combine what they already know with their letter sounds/letter names learning.

These ABC charts are great for boosting reading confidence for emerging readers and allows students to begin their academic letter learning in a non intimidating way. This download includes 3 different ABC charts full with environmental print. Great to use as posters, writing supports, or to keep in students book boxes as they practice independent reading. Students will be able to build on their growing reading skills by learning how to recognize environmental print in their everyday surroundings.

Some examples from the file are: H like Hulu. M like McDonalds. G like Gatorade. X like Xbox. Y like YouTube. I like iHop. S like Starbucks and SO MUCH MORE!

The more students are aware that environmental print surrounds them, the more they will interact with the print around them. Don't be surprised if after using this activity with your students that you get excited announcements from them in the hallways calling out "exit" signs or reading the Crayola crayons around the classroom!

3 PDF files ready to print with colorful examples of environmental print. This download includes 3 different ABC charts full of examples of environmental print easily found in the lives of your emerging readers.