Even Elmo recognizes Environmental Print on Sesame Street! View the video segment to see examples of Environmental Print that you may find in your own neighborhood.
Environmental Print Workshop
Environmental Print is the text that appears in your environment, from words on signs to logos on cereal boxes. Environmental Print helps preschoolers' early literacy development because:
These are often the first words children recognize. It helps children understand that reading is about finding meaning in text, not just sounding out words.
Use the strategies and practice exercises on this site to help your child understand this important developmental concept.
These are often the first words children recognize. 