Sign Language
Sign Language Alphabet
Even before I had Scarlet and found out that she was deaf, I had planned to implement learning sign language in the classroom. It has been the rage for several years, and for good reason. Research has shown that learning additional languages helps mature the core language. Also, students are exposed to diverse cultures, dissabilities, and problem-solving. And then, sign language is both kinesthetic and quiet!
Click here to go to a great American Sign Language (ASL) website that has information about sign language, lots of links to other sites, and a video dictionary of hundreds of signs.
We are learning new signs everyday! Students are looking up signs for everyday words and phrases. I encourage parents and students to learn more and practice. Be sure to "mouth" the words and letters while signing. Deaf people read lips as much, if not more than interpreting the signs.
ASL Lesson Plans - a curriculum for learning sign language
Lifeprint - lessons for learning ASL
Learn ASL at Home - website for homeschoolers can be used by anyone