Visual Direction | Written Instruction Words Posters

Help your students confidently follow written directions with this engaging set of 35 visual instruction word posters! Each poster features a key directional or instructional word that early readers commonly encounter in written classroom activities, worksheets, and assessments. These words are essential for helping young learners understand and follow written instructions independently.

Perfect for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1, this resource supports emerging readers by pairing clear, easy-to-read words with realistic visuals. Use them on your instruction wall, in learning centers, or as part of daily routines to build confidence, vocabulary, and independence.

What’s Included:

• 35 visual direction word poster with real-life images
• Each card features a bold instructional word (e.g., cut, paste, color, read, sort)
• Options for Color and Colour spelling included
• Clean, simple design with easy-to-read font and photo support
• Printable in full color – perfect for posting on your whiteboard, center bins, or instruction wall!

Why You’ll Love It:

• Encourages independence by helping students read and act on written instructions
• Supports visual learners and ESL students
• Reinforces early literacy and vocabulary development
• Ideal for visual schedules, learning centers, anchor charts, task cards, and small group directions

Words Featured Include:

Color, Colour, Draw, Trace, Write, Cut, Stick, Paste, Circle, Underline, Match, Read, Look, Find, Count, Tick, Check, Mark, Cross Out, Highlight, Fold, Say, Dot, Point, Sort, Stack, Build, Complete, Show, Choose, Tell, Label, Fill In, Put, Turn

Support early learners with the visuals they need to succeed—because following directions starts with understanding them!