Baby Sign Language - Alphabet Songs (American)

This lesson is part of the series: Sing & Sign: Childrens Songs and Alphabet Songs, Baby Sign Language: Everything You Need

In this baby sign language video lesson, you will see three different versions of alphabet songs. The preview gives you an example of what each video segment will teach you.

The first segment is designed for children to practice their American Sign Language Alphabet. They can see the different hand shapes and sign and sing along with the song. We made the song slow enough for the child to be able to change and absorb each hand shape.

The second segment is designed to teach the sounds the letters make. Once you learn the sounds of the letters you can then start to put together words. You can ask your child what does C (showing the letter c and having them sound it out), A, T spell - you can sound it out together as you go.

The third segment teaches you the signs in the first alphabet song. At the end of this song I will go over how to make each sign.

Each song has a chapter marker so you will easily be able to find the particular song you like.

I hope you enjoy singing along to these songs!
Laura

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Baby sign language expert, Laura Berg, teaches baby signing classes and trains other ASL baby sign language instructors through her Toronto-based company, My Smart Hands (www.mysmarthands.com). Laura has helped countless parents with their quest to better understand and communicate with their little ones through her baby sign language classes and video lessons.

Laura is certified with the Ontario College of Teachers and was recently awarded with the Ontario Mom Entrepreneur of the Year award. She is also a frequent guest lecturer at the University level on the topic of using sign language with hearing children. She has delivered workshops to librarians and teachers helping them develop...

Baby Sign Language-American

04/20/2009

~ kathryn2

I thought this was great. I'm teaching my preschool class to sing and sign the alphabet song for their graduation ceremony. This is a great way to reinforce the sign language motions. I only gave it a 4 out of 5 just because the picture resolution isn't the greatest -especially when you do full screen-

Can't wait to try baby sign language with my ow...

10/30/2008

~ alexjurek

I learned ASL in high school, but haven't used it much since then. This lesson was such a refresher, and is easy to remember, set to a song (original music by the author!). This lesson has inspired me to start using sign language with my toddler to further encourage his speech and communication. I can't wait to see how it goes!

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