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There are a multitude of reasons to introduce hearing children to American Sign Language, 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. Once Upon a Sign: Using American Sign Language to Engage, Entertain, and Teach All Children contains an introduction to using American Sign Language in the library, suggested program ideas for infants and toddlers (and their parents), as well as suggestions for school-age children, 'tweens, and even teens. By showing librarians and other educators how to integrate American Sign Language into their lapsit, preschool storytime, and 'tween/teen programs, this text will benefit not only the hearing children that constitute the majority of patrons, but also help hearing impaired and deaf children feel welcome and appreciated in the library.Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-101598844768
ISBN-139781598844764
eBay Product ID (ePID)102949940
Product Key Features
Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameOnce Upon a Sign : Using American Sign Language to Engage, Entertain, and Teach All Children
Publication Year2010
SubjectProfessional Development, Audiology & Speech Pathology, People with Disabilities, Library & Information Science / General, Library & Information Science / Archives & Special Libraries, Sign Language
TypeStudy Guide
Subject AreaEducation, Medical, Language Arts & Disciplines, Social Science
AuthorKim Taylor-Dileva
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight23.9 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2010-040785
Dewey Edition22
Target AudienceElementary/High School
Number of Volumes1 Vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal027.6/63
Lc Classification NumberZ711.92.D4t39 2011