Materials
The Handmade Alphabet Book by Laura Rankin
Paper
Copy machine
Crayons
Felt-tipped pen
Hole punch
Brads or notebook binder rings
Tag board
Instructions
1. Share The Handmade Alphabet Book or a similar book with the children.
2. Reproduce a picture of the sign language for the letters A through Z on individual sheets ofpaper. Distribute the papers to the children.
3. Help the children think of an object that starts with the letter on their page and invite them todraw a crayon picture of the object.
4. With a felt-tipped pen, write a sentence on each page such as "A is for alligator."5. Punch holes in the pages and bind them with brads or rings, adding a decorative tag boardcover.
6. Let the children bring the book home for a few days at a time to share with their families.More to doGuest: Invite a group that performs using sign language, inspiring the children to learn the language.Music: Sign while singing the ABCs.