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Hand Signing
1.
Finger
spelling, the one-hand alphabet, is a great way to kinesthetically enforce each
alphabet letter while learning to print it. In the printed alphabet some
letters are mirror images of others such a "b" and "d" and
can be confusing to those trying to master printing, and for some kids with
communication learning disabilities.
Each letter in finger spelling is unique, with no mirror image figures. By
associating the unique finger spelling character with the written alphabet
letter, the student has a way to remember how to print the letters properly.
There are no capital letters in the one-hand alphabet. And, there is just a
slight pause between sentences and phrases that line up with the spoken
language.
Here is a little sentence for practice:
How are you?
How
are
you
Put together your own short sentences for
practice after learning the letter shapes.
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Recommended book or ebook
Kinesthetic Math and Language Lessons
YouŽll find 33 beginning and advanced kinesthetic math and language lessons in
78 pages for kids of all abilities in grades K-6, including teaching all ages
hand signing using the one-hand alphabet with large photos of the letter
shapes.
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2000-2012 Susan Kramer