VL2 Foundational Skills Resources

The optimal time for all children to build a strong language foundation is between ages 0-4. During this time, children need regular and clear access to language. These early visual language skills will boost academic achievement, social skills, and social-emotional development. Early access to sign language builds the foundation your child needs for lifelong success.

learn the alphabet

Your child build the alphabet knowledge by recognizing the shapes of fingerspelled and printed letters, upper and lowercase letters, and letter writing. Activities include tracing the letters and linking the letters to the fingerspelled alphabet, identifying, matching, and filling in the blanks. Download the cards, chart and worksheets.

Learn the numbers

The worksheets will help your child make connections between numerals (1,2,3), printed words (one, two, three), signed numbers in ASL, and symbols (three dots). These will serve as building blocks for more numeracy skills such as sorting, counting, patterning, etc. Download the cards, charts, and activity worksheets for free.

Word Recognition

Your child can learn to recognize basic vocabulary words. Knowing those words and using them can help build social skills and their ability to express themselves. These worksheets will support their development of the foundational skills needed to recognize words, learn to read, and to communicate.