We Can Sign!: An Essential Illustrated Guide to American Sign Language for Kids

by Tara Adams

Overview

Easy signing is in your hands—an illustrated guide for kids ages 8 to 12

Discover how simple learning sign language for kids can be! Whether it's for reaching out to a Deaf person, chatting with friends across a crowded room, or just learning an amazing new language, We Can Sign! is an essential guide to getting started with American Sign Language for kids.

Bursting with almost 200 fully-illustrated signs, memory tips, and more, this instructional aid for sign language for kids makes mastering ASL easy. Ten chapters take you all the way from sign language basics and conversation phrases to must-have vocab. Get signing today!

We Can Sign! An Essential Illustrated Guide to American Sign Language for Kids includes:

• Up-to-date info—Learn the most modern version of American Sign Language—while also getting fun insight into Deaf culture.
• Clear illustrations—Start signing fast with detailed drawings that show exactly how each sign should look.
• 182 signs you need—Lessons begin simple and progress to more advanced ideas as you learn words and phrases that are perfect for use in a variety of situations.

Get a helping hand with this fully illustrated guide to sign language for kids!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646112852
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	02/04/2020
Edition description:	Illustrate
Pages:	172
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	1080L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

TARA ADAMS is the founder of ASL Expressions and an outspoken advocate of sign language not only for the Deaf, but also for individuals who struggle to communicate via spoken language. She recently launched SigningWithAutism.com and WeCanSign.com, both with the aim of spreading awareness for sign language as a communication tool for nonverbal or speech-delayed children.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

1 Introduction to American Sign Language 1

2 Conversation Basics 15

3 Home, Family, and Pets 31

4 Action Words 49

5 Thoughts and Feelings 65

6 Fun Activities 79

7 Food and Drink 93

8 The Great Outdoors 107

9 School and Learning 121

10 Descriptive Words 137

Resources 151

Index 152