Kim Taylor
Author * Educator
Author * Educator
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Books
Once Upon a Sign:
Using American Sign Language to Engage, Entertain, and Teach
All Children
Imprint: Libraries Unlimited
Publication Date: 11/2010
Pages: 270
Size: 8 1/2x11
$38.00
This
book shows how integrating American Sign Language (ASL) into story time and
other educational programs can benefit and entertain ALL children, whether or
not they are hearing impaired, from infancy onward.
Using sign language with hearing (as well as hearing impaired) children is one of the fastest growing parenting and teaching trends. There are many benefits, including improved communication, enhanced verbal skills, and greater interest in learning, just to mention a few. And the good news is, you don't have to be fluent in American Sign Language in order to teach others how to sign.
There are a multitude of reasons to introduce hearing children to American Sign Language, currently the third most-used language in the United States. Babies and young children who are taught basic signing typically have a stronger bond with their parents; young children who sign show increased self confidence and enthusiasm for learning, and studies have even shown significantly higher IQs as a result of using sign language.
Once Upon a Sign: Using American Sign Language to Engage, Entertain, and Teach All Children contains an introduction to using American Sign Language in the library, suggested program ideas for infants and toddlers (and their parents), as well as suggestions for school-age children, 'tweens, and even teens. By showing librarians and other educators how to integrate American Sign Language into their lapsit, preschool storytime, and 'tween/teen programs, this text will benefit not only the hearing children that constitute the majority of patrons, but also help hearing impaired and deaf children feel welcome and appreciated in the library.
Features
• Includes 14 complete program ideas appropriate for young learners, from infancy through high school age patrons (plus parents of babies/toddlers)
• More than 200 photos clearly illustrate signs
• Resources listed include ASL Books/Media for Adults, ASL Books/Media for Children, and the ASL Manual Alphabet
Highlights
• Provides both research findings on using American Sign Language with hearing children and practical suggested themes, lesson plans, and program ideas for incorporating sign language easily and seamlessly into a librarian's existing programs
• The unique approaches described in this book allows librarians to help all their young patrons learn more easily, increase their literacy and communication skills, boost their self confidence, and have a more interactive and fun learning experience in the library
• A wonderful new way to enliven story times
• Complete step-by-step instructions provided for each program
Using sign language with hearing (as well as hearing impaired) children is one of the fastest growing parenting and teaching trends. There are many benefits, including improved communication, enhanced verbal skills, and greater interest in learning, just to mention a few. And the good news is, you don't have to be fluent in American Sign Language in order to teach others how to sign.
There are a multitude of reasons to introduce hearing children to American Sign Language, currently the third most-used language in the United States. Babies and young children who are taught basic signing typically have a stronger bond with their parents; young children who sign show increased self confidence and enthusiasm for learning, and studies have even shown significantly higher IQs as a result of using sign language.
Once Upon a Sign: Using American Sign Language to Engage, Entertain, and Teach All Children contains an introduction to using American Sign Language in the library, suggested program ideas for infants and toddlers (and their parents), as well as suggestions for school-age children, 'tweens, and even teens. By showing librarians and other educators how to integrate American Sign Language into their lapsit, preschool storytime, and 'tween/teen programs, this text will benefit not only the hearing children that constitute the majority of patrons, but also help hearing impaired and deaf children feel welcome and appreciated in the library.
Features
• Includes 14 complete program ideas appropriate for young learners, from infancy through high school age patrons (plus parents of babies/toddlers)
• More than 200 photos clearly illustrate signs
• Resources listed include ASL Books/Media for Adults, ASL Books/Media for Children, and the ASL Manual Alphabet
Highlights
• Provides both research findings on using American Sign Language with hearing children and practical suggested themes, lesson plans, and program ideas for incorporating sign language easily and seamlessly into a librarian's existing programs
• The unique approaches described in this book allows librarians to help all their young patrons learn more easily, increase their literacy and communication skills, boost their self confidence, and have a more interactive and fun learning experience in the library
• A wonderful new way to enliven story times
• Complete step-by-step instructions provided for each program
