Children's Sign Language Series
(Set of 6 Sign Language Coloring Books)

This coloring book series is an entertaining play-and-learn tool for parents and teachers designed for use with children both at home and in school. The books use a multi-channel system to build vocabulary and develop skills in signing, fingerspelling, reading, and writing. Each book focuses on a different part of speech or word group with sixteen different vocabulary words. With this multifaceted approach, parents and teachers can combine language learning and recreational activities to stimulate a child’s intellectual curiosity and zest for play. Vocabulary items were chosen based on research on handshape and sign language acquisition in deaf children ages 1 to 6.

For Preschoolers and Beginners
each book is 8 ½ x 11; 16 pages

Sign Language Clowns
Introduces sixteen popular verb signs as performed by clowns, ranging from “eat” to “stand.” Each page displays a ready-to-color illustration of a clown simulating an activity and below it, in a friendly layout, the fingerspelled form of the verb, along with the printed English word and the sign.

Sign Language Feelings
Introduces sixteen popular adjective signs expressing feelings, ranging from “happy” to “surprise.” Each page displays a ready-to-color illustration of a child showing emotion and below it, in a friendly layout, the fingerspelled form of the adjective, along with the printed English word and the sign.

Sign Language Fun
Introduces sixteen popular verb signs for fun activities, ranging from “throw” to “pet.” Each page displays a ready-to-color illustration of a child at play and below it, in a friendly layout, the fingerspelled form of the verb, along with the printed English word and the sign.

Sign Language House
Introduces sixteen popular noun signs for a house and the objects that fill it, ranging from “door” to “trash.” Each page displays a ready-to-color illustration of a house-related noun and below it, in a friendly layout, the fingerspelled form of the noun, along with the printed English word and the sign.

Sign Language Opposites
Introduces sixteen popular adjective signs for opposites, ranging from “up” and “down” to “heavy” and “light.” Each page displays a ready-to-color illustration simulating the adjective and below it, in a friendly layout, the fingerspelled form of the adjective, along with the printed English word and the sign.

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American Manual Alphabet Poster
Frank Allen Paul

Do you enjoy fingerspelling? Do you admire the American Manual Alphabet? Your bulletin board is not complete without this color poster by well-known sign language illustrator Frank Allen Paul. Includes a miniature graphic of the back of the hand for each letter to represent the signer’s perspective. Practice your fingerspelling or simply enjoy the American Manual Alphabet for its elegance and simplicity.

Perfect for classroom use with any age group! Suitable for framing. A striking wall decoration for young children, ASL students, or native signers.

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ASL Handshape Chart
Frank Allen Paul

A handsome addition to classroom or bulletin board, this glossy poster by gifted illustrator Frank Allen Paul depicts the handshapes found in American Sign Language. Handshapes are integral parts of signs that tell what the meaning of a sign is, along with location and movement. The ‘f’ handshape, for example, can represent a cat or the number nine—and a variety of other words—with a different location and movement for each.

The poster’s smaller (inset) handshapes are closely related variants. Also makes a thoughtful gift for ASL students or anyone who is fascinated by the beauty and intricacy of the handshapes in American Sign Language.

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ASL Handshape Game Cards
Frank Allen Paul and Ben Bahan

Whether you’re a beginning or advanced ASL student, improve your signing vocabulary in a flash! ASL Handshape Game Cards make learning and practicing American Sign Language fun! Enclosed are teacher’s notes, including an introduction to sign language, instructions on various games and activities, and an index of over 800 words corresponding to the handshapes. ASL Handshape Game Cards transform the process of learning sign language into playful activities. Even skilled signers will find challenges. Each game can be played with different numbered groups of cards to make the game more difficult as the skill level requires.

Not limited to students, the ASL Handshape Game Cards appeal to signers of all ages. The Game Cards are also an excellent play-and-learn tool for Deaf children, their siblings, and friends. While exploring handshapes and the signs—and words—that can be formed with them, children enrich their appreciation of one of the basic elements of American Sign Language and add to their growing vocabulary.

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Numbering in American Sign Language: Number Signs for Everyone