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Literacy Guide - printed booklet

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Sign language is an extremely valuable tool for hearing children as they learn to read. Studies have shown that children who are taught sign language as a part of their reading instruction score higher on standardized reading tests.


In this guide you will learn the components of effective literacy instruction and how to address each child's learning style. This guide is a great resource for educators, parents and caregivers to enhance literacy learning and includes a sample lesson plan.




Literacy Guide - printed booklet


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Sign language is an extremely valuable tool for hearing children as they learn to read. Studies have shown that children who are taught sign language as a part of their reading instruction score higher on standardized reading tests.


In this guide you will learn the components of effective literacy instruction and how to address each child's learning style. This guide is a great resource for educators, parents and caregivers to enhance literacy learning and includes a sample lesson plan.




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About this Guide

  • 20-page complete printed booklet
  • 5¼" x 7½" pages
  • Great resource for childcare and preschool teachers
  • Fast shipping

The Guide “Enhancing Literacy Instruction Using Signing Time” provides useful information about how teachers and parents can use Signing Time to help children learn to read. The full guide includes the following sections:

  • Components of Effective Literacy Instruction
  • Addressing Learning Styles
  • Enhancing Literacy with Sign Language
  • What is Signing Time?
  • How Can Signing Time Help?
  • Using Signing Time with Different Age Groups
  • Tips for Teachers, Parents and Librarians
  • Sample Lesson Plan: Zoo Animals
  • Success Stories

About the Authors

This Signing Time Guide was written by Virginia Brown, MA, who holds a Masters Degree in Reading and Language Arts from Central Connecticut State University and an elementary education teacher certification, and Robin L. Williams, MA, who holds a Masters Degree in Teaching with a Reading Specialization from National University, and has a Clear Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential. Both Virginia and Robin are certified Instructors with the Signing Time Academy.