I need good books that teach American Sign Language

[JesiLynne]

If you are wondering why look here http://mothering.com/discussions/sho...72#post4799072

but I suggestins.

Anyone?????

[Leav97]

I don't use much for books but, Ari really likes the signing time series:

www.signingtime.com

I find it easier to learn the signs from a DVD then from a book. The pictures can sometimes be difficult to interpret. We usually pick a sign and use it a lot trying to help her make the connection between the sign and the object/concept.

For example, it's really helpful if she can tell me if she is "All Done" or wants "More". So during meal times when I offer more I sign it and when I take away her plate I sign All Done.

This web site http://commtechlab.msu.edu/Sites/aslweb/browser.htm has video clips of some of the signs.

You'll also want to see what is available in your local community. See if you have any community ed classes in sign language. You may also want to look for other people that use sign language, both for you and for your son.

[kitty waltz]

www.dawnsignpress.com HTH

[frogguruami]

The signing time series is good. There is also a book out called Signs For Me (I think that is it).

You can also look into your local community college and take an first level sign class. You can teach your child as you learn.

[TopazBlueMama]

I just have to second the Signing Time DVD's! My ds especially loves them. 2/3 year olds just get engrossed with it-my kids have learned SO MUCH (me too!) sign language from them! They are great.

[quaz]

I'll also mention signing time.... four more videos come out in April...which brings the total up to 13. It's good for kids to learn a bunch of signs initially, but not for a whole language.

In some markets, it is actually on PBS once a week. The markets/times is listed below.

http://www.signingtime.com/pressroom...ncarriage.html


One thing I did... I just went to the local library... They had 4+ sign language books. I checked them all out, and it gave me a good idea of what I liked in an ASL book. I'd recommend trying that first, just hit the library, and after reading/looking at those books, just hit the bookstore.

Tammy

[UlrikeDG]

Another vote for Signing Time! We love the videos here!

Garlic Press also has a series of good sign language materials.

I would recommend you get yourself into a class (my local university offers ASL as a "foreign language", and I've seen ASL and infant signing classes in the community newspaper at the library as well), because ASL *is* its own language with different grammar and syntax from English.

Here's the MDC Signing Mommas tribe and new SigningTime.com forums.