The sounds, words, songs, rhymes, and illustrations children experience each day shape the way they speak and communicate. That's why creating an environment filled with meaningful print: letters, words, and vocabulary, is so important. It gives children daily opportunities to explore language, make connections, and develop strong communication skills.
Lillio Learning for Preschool Classrooms, designed for ages 3-5, helps you build this kind of print-rich setting through thoughtful materials like Alphabet Word Cards, included in your monthly kit. Each set features the letters introduced that month, paired with engaging illustrations. While the specific letters change monthly, the goal stays the same: to help children expand their vocabulary, recognize letters and their sounds, and build confidence using new words through playful repetition and exposure.
The Benefits of Using Word Cards in the Classroom
Research shows that children immersed in literature-rich environments develop stronger language, communication, and early reading comprehension skills. When children are surrounded by print words, letters, and visuals- they feel encouraged to speak up, repeat new words, and explore language. This exposure deepens their understanding of songs, rhymes, and stories, all while supporting their natural curiosity about how words work.
Cues for Using Word Cards Every Day
- Create a "Word Album." Gather your Alphabet Word Cards in a small binder or album. Label it and place it in your classroom library so children can browse and revisit the words anytime.
- Play "I Say, You Say." Hold up a card and model the word, emphasizing the beginning sound: "Apple, /a/, apple." Invite children to repeat after you, then think of another word—real or silly—that starts the same way.
- Sticky Note Match. Write the words from the Alphabet Word Cards on sticky notes and encourage children to match each note to its corresponding card.
- Support Early Writing. When children show interest in writing, point them toward the Alphabet Word Cards as a reference tool. This helps them connect letters to sounds and practice proper letter formation.
By intentionally weaving these word cards into your daily routines, you're not just teaching letters, you're nurturing confident, joyful communicators who see language everywhere they look.