How to Teach Conciencia de lo impreso: Nurturing Concepts of Print in Young Learners

Welcome to my classroom, where every day is an adventure filled with challenges and triumphs. Among the awesome students in my class, one enthusiastic learner stood out – a young student bubbling with excitement but struggling to tell letters, words, and sentences apart.  

Last year, I had the amazing opportunity to be part of his journey, and let me tell you, his journey became a part of me.  I realized I needed to create a solution that could make a real difference in his learning journey and enhance his conciencia de lo impreso (print awareness).

So, I created this sorting activity to provide a hands-on solution for students like him who may struggle with differentiating letters, words, and sentences.  

These cards aren't just tools; they're opportunities for impactful instruction. You can discuss the differences between letters and words (letters form words) and words and sentences (words create sentences). This sort visualizes concepts for lasting comprehension.

They're a wonderful way for students to analyze choices and place them in the right groups. With these cards, students sort letters, words, sentences, numbers, and pictures. You can use them in different ways: whole group, guided reading, centers, or interventions.

I'd love to hear from you! What resources do you use to teach print concepts? Let me know in the comments section below.