Once upon a sign : using American Sign Language to engage, entertain, and teach all children / Kim Taylor-DiLeva.

Author/creator Taylor-DiLeva, Kim
Format Book
Publication InfoSanta Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, ©2011.
Descriptionxiii, 270 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Subjects

Contents Getting started -- Working with infants and toddlers -- Baby sign language parent program -- Bath and body -- Bedtime -- Mealtime -- Working with preschool and primary children -- Friendship -- Colors -- Farm animals -- Working with tweens and teens -- Tween and teen program ideas -- Final thoughts.
Abstract There are a multitude of reasons to introduce hearing children to American Sign Language (ASL), 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. --
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010040785
ISBN9781598844764 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
ISBN1598844768 (pbk. : acid-free paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks Z711.92.D4 T39 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold