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Liven Up Baby and Toddler Storytimes with Sign Language (March 2019)
1. Liven Up Baby andLiven Up Baby and
Toddler Storytimes withToddler Storytimes with
Sign LanguageSign Language
Presented byPresented by
Kathy MacMillanKathy MacMillan
2. Who is this woman?Who is this woman?
Kathy MacMillan, M.L.S., N.I.C.Kathy MacMillan, M.L.S., N.I.C.
Author of:Author of:
Founder of Stories By Hand:Founder of Stories By Hand:
www.storiesbyhand.comwww.storiesbyhand.com
3. Why use sign language in yourWhy use sign language in your
programs?programs?
The popularity of baby sign languageThe popularity of baby sign language
Children can sign before they canChildren can sign before they can
speakspeak
Stimulates language developmentStimulates language development
Empowers young children toEmpowers young children to
communicatecommunicate
Reduces frustrationReduces frustration
Enhances language and social skillsEnhances language and social skills
4. Why use sign language in yourWhy use sign language in your
programs?programs?
Provides a language bridge betweenProvides a language bridge between
English and other spoken languagesEnglish and other spoken languages
Helps with problem solvingHelps with problem solving
Helps children identify and manageHelps children identify and manage
emotionsemotions
Enhances spoken vocabularyEnhances spoken vocabulary
Enhances reading skillsEnhances reading skills
Allows special needs children toAllows special needs children to
participateparticipate
5. Why use sign language in yourWhy use sign language in your
programs?programs?
It’s popular with every age groupIt’s popular with every age group
Adds a multicultural aspect to yourAdds a multicultural aspect to your
programsprograms
Gives your programs a “competitiveGives your programs a “competitive
edge”edge”
It makes programs instantlyIt makes programs instantly
participativeparticipative
It’s FUN!It’s FUN!
6. Why use American SignWhy use American Sign
Language?Language?
It’s a language!It’s a language!
Teaches a valuable skillTeaches a valuable skill
Shows respect for Deaf cultureShows respect for Deaf culture
7. Some background aboutSome background about
Deafness and ASLDeafness and ASL
ASL and English are 2 separateASL and English are 2 separate
languageslanguages
Sign language is NOT universalSign language is NOT universal
A central value of Deaf CultureA central value of Deaf Culture
Deaf vs. deafDeaf vs. deaf
8. STEP 1: Decide which signsSTEP 1: Decide which signs
you want to use in your programyou want to use in your program
Limit it to what you can handleLimit it to what you can handle
Consider starting small and buildingConsider starting small and building
on your list each weekon your list each week
Choose signs you can repeatChoose signs you can repeat
throughout the programthroughout the program
Choose signs that will be meaningfulChoose signs that will be meaningful
to your audienceto your audience
Be prepared to adapt your listBe prepared to adapt your list
10. STEP 3: Practice your signsSTEP 3: Practice your signs
Practice your sign productionPractice your sign production
– Dominant hand movesDominant hand moves
Practice how you will teach/explainPractice how you will teach/explain
the signsthe signs
– Allow enough time for the children toAllow enough time for the children to
copycopy
– Check their signs for accuracyCheck their signs for accuracy
Don’t always voiceDon’t always voice
11. STEP 4: Practice introducingSTEP 4: Practice introducing
sign language in contextsign language in context
Call it by name: American SignCall it by name: American Sign
Language or ASLLanguage or ASL
Acknowledge that it is mostly usedAcknowledge that it is mostly used
by deaf peopleby deaf people
Incorporate practical information forIncorporate practical information for
parentsparents
12. STEP 5: Provide Follow-upSTEP 5: Provide Follow-up
Repeat the signs throughout theRepeat the signs throughout the
programprogram
Provide handouts showing signs orProvide handouts showing signs or
more information about using signsmore information about using signs
with young childrenwith young children
Share library materials about signingShare library materials about signing
Build your signing vocabulary weekBuild your signing vocabulary week
to week and repeat/reinforce pastto week and repeat/reinforce past
weeks’ signsweeks’ signs
13. Some Hands-On IdeasSome Hands-On Ideas
Openings and ClosingsOpenings and Closings
BooksBooks
StorytellingStorytelling
Bounces and RhymesBounces and Rhymes
SongsSongs
Prop ActivitiesProp Activities
CountingCounting
ColorsColors
14. Using Signs in Group ManagementUsing Signs in Group Management
Provides a visual cueProvides a visual cue
Works on older kids too!Works on older kids too!
Excellent for ADHD, special needsExcellent for ADHD, special needs
Cuts down on the naggingCuts down on the nagging
15. Expanding Your ResourcesExpanding Your Resources
Non-children’s staffNon-children’s staff
VolunteersVolunteers
Parent volunteersParent volunteers
Outside groupsOutside groups
– Scout groups & other community groupsScout groups & other community groups
– School groupsSchool groups
– Deaf groupsDeaf groups
Grow your own volunteersGrow your own volunteers
16. Resources to Know: VideoResources to Know: Video
Signing Time!Signing Time! Series (DVD andSeries (DVD and
streaming)streaming)
Sign with Robert: Babies andSign with Robert: Babies and
ChildrenChildren (DVD and streaming)(DVD and streaming)
ASL Nook: online at aslnook.comASL Nook: online at aslnook.com
17. Resources to Know: BooksResources to Know: Books
Little Hands & Big HandsLittle Hands & Big Hands by Kathyby Kathy
MacMillanMacMillan
Storytime Magic, More Storytime Magic,Storytime Magic, More Storytime Magic,
andand Baby Storytime MagicBaby Storytime Magic by Kathyby Kathy
MacMillan & Christine KirkerMacMillan & Christine Kirker
Baby FingersBaby Fingers books by Lora Hellerbooks by Lora Heller
Baby Sign Language Basics and Songs forBaby Sign Language Basics and Songs for
Little HandsLittle Hands by Monta Z. Briantby Monta Z. Briant
19. THANK YOU!THANK YOU!
For more American Sign LanguageFor more American Sign Language
resources, please seeresources, please see
www.storiesbyhand.comwww.storiesbyhand.com..
For more great storytime suggestions,For more great storytime suggestions,
please seeplease see www.storytimestuff.netwww.storytimestuff.net..