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Sign Language Alphabet Book

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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.

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