Learn to Sign the Fun Way!: Let Your Fingers Do the Talking with Games, Puzzles, and Activities in American Sign Language Paperback - 2001 - 1st Edition

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Eight-year-old Connor Westphal can't hear her mother laugh, her dog bark, or her friends say "Hello," but she understands a joke when her mother explains it in sign language.

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The perfect guide to signing for everyone!
Never before has learning to sign been so simple and so much fun! Whether you are a teacher or a parent, this lively self-guided book of American Sign Language (ASL) will quickly become your kids' new favorite teacher!"Learn to Sign the Fun Way goes beyond the manual alphabet and teaches the beautiful language of sign--the United States' fourth most pervasive language--in a simple, interactive format. Signers-to-be will discover:
-Great games to make learning ASL an entertaining adventure -Activities for both the individual and the classroom
-Cool groups of signs that appeal esspecially to kids -And much more!
Kids love to sign, whether it be to communicate with a hearing-impaired individual or as a "secret" language with their friends. With this illustrated book they'll quickly and easily become signing superstars!Inside are cool signs for kids, including:
-People signs-Alphabet and numbers
-Animals-Food and drinks
-Home signs-Clothing
-Color-Sports
-Activity signs-Thoughts and feelings
-Action signs-Body parts
-School talk-Calendar signs
-Silly and fun signs

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The perfect guide to signing for everyone!