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Appropriate for adults who are completely new to signing, this authoritative guide on sign language helps them engage with children up to age five, regardless of their hearing ability. Each of the eight chapters contain a variety of activities, such as games, finger plays, songs, and crafts, which h...

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Main Author: MacMillan, Kathy, 1975-
Other Authors: Brown, Kristin (Photographer)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Baltimore, MD : Hands Up Press, an imprint of the American Library Association, [2022]
Edition:Second edition
Subjects:
Sign language.
Sign language acquisition > Parent participation.
Nonverbal communication in children.
American Sign Language.
Handbooks and manuals.
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Summary:Appropriate for adults who are completely new to signing, this authoritative guide on sign language helps them engage with children up to age five, regardless of their hearing ability. Each of the eight chapters contain a variety of activities, such as games, finger plays, songs, and crafts, which help children develop language learning, improve communication and self-expression, and raise their self-esteem. All vocabulary comes from American Sign Language (ASL), a language with formalized grammatical conventions that stimulates language centers of the brain. Illustrations of the relevant signs are prominently featured throughout the book, and the activities have all been tested in the author's own "Little Hands Signing" classes since 2006. The practical guidance is perfect for adults new to signing as well as those familiar with ASL and wanting ideas to enhance learning and communication with their babies.
Physical Description:ix, 183 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (page 168) and index.
ISBN:9781667875255
1667875256
Author Notes:Kathy MacMillan (she/her) is a writer, nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter, librarian, and signing storyteller. She writes picture books (including The Runaway Shirt and the Little Hands Signing series from Familius Press), children's nonfiction (including She Spoke: 14 Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World from Familius Press), and middle grade and young adult fiction (including the Sword and Verse duology from HarperTeen). She has also published eight resource books for educators, librarians, and parents, including five volumes in the bestselling Storytime Magic series from ALA Editions. She has worked in school and public libraries for over 25 years. Kathy has presented American Sign Language programs and trainings for thousands of families and library staff members around the country. She also serves on the board of Deaf Camps, Inc. She holds a Master of Library Science degree from the University of Maryland and a Certificate of American Sign Language Interpreting from the Community College of Baltimore County. She lives in Baltimore, MD. Find her online at KathyMacMillan.com or on Twitter and Instagram at @kathys_quill.

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