Sign to Learn: American Sign Language in the Early Childhood Classroom by Tressa

Description: Sign to Learn by Tressa Azpiri, Kristen Dennis A guide for using American Sign Language as a teaching tool for young hearing children. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Everyone is talking about signing with young children. As a form of early communication for infants and toddlers, or as a transitioning tool for children just beginning to speak, the benefits of signing with hearing children are endless. Sign to Learn is the first complete introduction to sign language curriculum for hearing preschoolers. In this unique resource, you will learn how to integrate American Sign Language (ASL) into your classroom to enhance the academic, social, and emotional development of children, and how to respectfully introduce children to Deaf culture. This comprehensive, fully illustrated curriculum contains captivating activities and lesson plans grouped by themes, including feelings, food, seasons, animals, songs, and families. Sign to Learn also contains strategies for using sign language with children with special needs and in multilingual classrooms, and it describes how ASL can assist you in developing a literacy program and in managing your classroom. Information-rich appendices include a thorough ASL illustration index, sample letters to families, and resources for further reading. Author Biography Kirsten Dennis has worked as preschool and kindergarten teacher for fifteen years-incorporating ASL into her work with young hearing children for the last ten years. Tressa Azpiri is the owner and lead teacher of Puddle Stompers preschool/kindergarten program on Vashon Island, WA. Long Description Everyone is talking about signing with infants. "Sign to Learn" is the first complete introduction to appropriate sign language curriculum for young hearing preschoolers. In this unique resource, teachers will learn how to integrate American Sign Language (ASL) into their classrooms to enhance academic, social, and emotional development, as well as to introduce children respectfully to deaf culture. Appendixes include a thorough ASL illustration index, sample letters to families, and a resource list for further reading. Description for Sales People - 40 lesson plans & song and companion book suggestions - Advocates ASL (created by people who are deaf) rather than other sign systems created by hearing people. Teaches hearing children ASL, as well as teaching them about the Deaf community. Suggestions about bringing in members of the Deaf community as advisors or classroom volunteers. - Over 500 sign illustrations with simple, clear instructions. Details ISBN1929610696 Author Kristen Dennis Short Title SIGN TO LEARN Publisher Redleaf Press Language English ISBN-10 1929610696 ISBN-13 9781929610693 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 372.6 Illustrations Yes Year 2005 Subtitle American Sign Language in the Early Childhood Classroom Place of Publication St Paul, MN Country of Publication United States Imprint Redleaf Press DOI 10.1604/9781929610693 AU Release Date 2005-10-01 NZ Release Date 2005-10-01 UK Release Date 2005-10-01 Pages 208 Publication Date 2005-08-30 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2005-08-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137967501;

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