Hands On Sign Language
HANDS ON SIGN LANGUAGE

* Hands On Sign Language is a method of teaching/learning         American Sign Language that can be learned independently        or taught to an individual, or group.

* HOSL can be taught to children of all ages.

* The teacher does not have to know ASL to teach it when             using this method. You can learn right along with your               student(s)!

* Hands On Sign Language is written in a daily lesson plan            format which takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.

* There are 5 parts of each lesson to be practiced/taught                 each day:
  1. Student signs the alphabet
  2. Student practices finger spelling a list of words
  3. Student learns to sign new words.
  4. Student signs and interpret sentences which include                 new words and words previously learned.
  5. Student does a reinforcement activity each day.                       Reinforcement activities include speed drills, songs, games,         signed conversations, etc...

* HOSL requires a reference book with illustrations of signing       hands. We prefer Mickey Flodin's "Signing Illustrated".
  HOSL is non-consumable  

  **Hands On Sign Language ~ Price - 28.00 
      Price includes shipping.




Signing Illustrated
  Mickey Flodin's Signing Illustrated is the preferred reference       book to use with this study. S.I. includes the history of ASL,     explanation of signing area, word endings, facial expression  and syntax. S.I. has easy to understand illustrations along
with memory aids and chapter reviews. HOSL follows the format of Signing Illustrated.

  Mickey Flodin's Signing Illustrated ~ Price - 20.00
  Price includes shipping.


American Sign Language:

* is the third most widely used foreign language in the USA.
* is accepted as a foreign language credit in most states.
* is an excellent foreign language for hands-on learners and          children with dyslexia or ADD.
* helps children retain memory verses, songs, and spelling             words.
* gives toddlers a "voice". A toddler can often sign before he        can talk, thus easing the frustrations he may be feeling due         to lack of communication.
* opens a new avenue of worship (signing to music).
* gives us opportunity to communicate with members of the          deaf  community


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This page was last updated: June 23, 2010