A+ books Signing at Home SIGN LANGUAGE FOR KIDS by Kathryn Clay illustrated by Randy Chewning Consultant Kari Sween Adjunct Instructor of American Sign Language Minnesota State University Mankato CAPSTONE PRESS a capstone imprint
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 How to Use This Guide 4 Brief Introduction to American Sign Language ASL 5 Alphabet Chart 6 My Home 8 Bedroom 10 Clothes 12 Toys 14 Kitchen 16 Dining Room 18 Food 20 Bathroom 22 Living Room 24 Outdoors 26 Family 28 Pets 30 Glossary 31 Read More 31 Internet Sites
How to Use This Guide This book is full of useful words in both English and American Sign Language ASL The English word and sign for each word appear next to the picture Arrows are used to show movement for some signs Most ASL signs are understood wherever you go But some signs may change depending on where you are It's like having a different accent For example New Yorkers sign pizza like this People in other places might sign pizza like this or this People will not understand you if they can't see your signs Make sure your hands are always in view when signing with someone Don't be afraid to ask people to slow down or sign again if you don't understand a sign 3
