You can make this simpleSIGN LANGUAGE CENTER with a pocket folder. Glue a copy of manual signs for letters on the inside of thefolder. (Download this at aslpro.com.) Write alphabet letters onindex cards and place them in the pocket. Children choose a card and then try to reproduce that sign. For older children, write highfrequency words or spelling words on index cards for them to practice spellingmanually.
Signing Songs
Learn to sign simple songs using manual signs. "Old MacDonald" or "I Know an Old Lady" would be a good place to start because you could just sign the animals for each verse. Alphabet songs, "The Color Farm," "Days of the Week," and other concept songs could be enriched with sign language.
Classroom Management
Tired of talking and having your students ignore you? Try teaching them the signs below and you'll be surprised how the noise level in your classroom decreases. (Go to aslpro.com to watch video clips.)
Pay Attention palmspointing towards face
Stand Up 2fingers standing on palm and then point up
Sit Down 2fingers sitting and then point down
Walk walkfingers
Wait handsto side and wiggle fingers
Stop chophand on palm
Restroom make“t” and wiggle
Water make“w” with fingers and place near your mouth
Use sign language as a quick review. You can ask questions and all the children can quietly respond with:
Yes wigglefist up and down
No indexand middle finger down to thumb
Understand wiggleindex finger near brainDon’t Understand shake head “no” as youwiggle index finger
Reinforce manners with these signs:
Please palmopen on chest and circle aroundThank you fingerson chin and then down to palm
Sorry makefist and rub on chest in circular motion
And here's one of the best signs of all!
I LOVE YOU!
