Community Signs: Sign Meanings
by Language & Learning Skills © 2026
Price: $2 USD
Subjects: speech,healthPhysEd
Grades: 0
Description
Build functional understanding of everyday community signs with real photographs! Students view a real-photo example of an everyday community sign and answer “What does this sign mean?” by selecting the correct meaning from a field of 4 written answer choices. This deck includes 24 cards targeting 12 everyday community signs: exit, emergency exit, restroom, wet floor, do not enter, no swimming, trash, accessible, keep out, first aid, elevator, and stairs. Each sign is presented using 2 different real-world photo examples to support recognition and generalization across community settings. Students practice interpreting, helping them move beyond simply labeling a sign to understanding what it communicates. This deck helps build functional sign comprehension, community awareness, safety skills, functional literacy, and greater independence in community settings. Deck Features: * 24 interactive Boom Cards * 12 functional community signs * 2 real-photo examples of each sign * Field of 4 written answer choices * Consistent “What does this sign mean?” question format * Audio directions recorded by the author * Minimal visual distractions * Multiple examples to support generalization * Accessibility features Great for special education, autism support, life skills, functional academics, community-based instruction, and learners working toward greater independence in community settings. Looking for pedestrian signs? Check out the Pedestrian Safety Signs series!
Acknowledgements
Images used in this deck were sourced from Canva and are used in accordance with Canva’s Content License Agreement.