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Sign Language Scavenger Hunt
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I don't know about your kids, but I'm guessing If they're like mine, then they LOVE a good scavenger hunt. We add a twist to ours and include ASL to it. There are so many fun ways you can do this…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Six Athome Jul 26, 2011.
Free ASL font
Hi everyone! Just updated my blog with a few new resources. The last one from today includes info on downloading a free American Sign Language (ASL) font and how you can use it. Lots of fun ways you…Continue
Started Jul 21, 2011
Sign Language with Arthur
Another great resource posted on my blog: Signing for LifeArthur teaches kids how to sign their letters and some basic words…Continue
Started Jul 21, 2011
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Megan Spires replied to Karyn Tripp's discussion Homeschool Pinterest Boards in the group we teach: homeschoolers
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We Teach BOYS!
Are you the parent and/or teacher of boys? If you homeschool them or teach them in a traditional classroom...this is the place where we can share, encourage and inspire one another on the journey of teaching our amazing BOYS! See More
Rachel Hoggan joined Megan Spires's groupWe Teach BOYS!
Are you the parent and/or teacher of boys? If you homeschool them or teach them in a traditional classroom...this is the place where we can share, encourage and inspire one another on the journey of teaching our amazing BOYS! See More
We Teach BOYS!
Are you the parent and/or teacher of boys? If you homeschool them or teach them in a traditional classroom...this is the place where we can share, encourage and inspire one another on the journey of teaching our amazing BOYS! See More
Janaina Oliveira joined Megan Spires's groupWe Teach BOYS!
Are you the parent and/or teacher of boys? If you homeschool them or teach them in a traditional classroom...this is the place where we can share, encourage and inspire one another on the journey of teaching our amazing BOYS! See More
HearMyHands commented on Megan Spires's group American Sign Language"I did a review on a great sign language app on my site. I'm trying to find and review some great resources for other educators & parents. click here! :) Happy Signing!"
HearMyHands replied to Megan Spires's discussion ASL resources in the group American Sign Language"I've been trying to create a good resourceful site :) ... always a work in progress but it's getting there :) My website My sign language TPT store"
HearMyHands replied to Megan Spires's discussion Bingo ASL in the group American Sign Language"I just made a sign language BINGO game for St Patty's day in my TPT store :) click here! would love to know what you think!"
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American Sign Language
Come sign with us and learn how to incorporate sign language into your everyday learning. ASL is fun to learn and is a multi-sensory language, engaging children of all ages and abilities.See More
Christy McGuire joined Megan Spires's groupWe Teach BOYS!
Are you the parent and/or teacher of boys? If you homeschool them or teach them in a traditional classroom...this is the place where we can share, encourage and inspire one another on the journey of teaching our amazing BOYS! See More
We Teach BOYS!
Are you the parent and/or teacher of boys? If you homeschool them or teach them in a traditional classroom...this is the place where we can share, encourage and inspire one another on the journey of teaching our amazing BOYS! See More
Katie Yeh joined Megan Spires's groupAmerican Sign Language
Come sign with us and learn how to incorporate sign language into your everyday learning. ASL is fun to learn and is a multi-sensory language, engaging children of all ages and abilities.See More
We Teach BOYS!
Are you the parent and/or teacher of boys? If you homeschool them or teach them in a traditional classroom...this is the place where we can share, encourage and inspire one another on the journey of teaching our amazing BOYS! See More
Kelli- adventurezinchildrearing commented on Megan Spires's group We Teach BOYS!"Posting a link to our "weekly wrap- up" This week was a little slow for us as I was at the BEECH Retreat - but, I'd like to see this group be more active - I'm all about the boys…"
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We Teach BOYS!
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Hand-y Bookmarks
One of the many resources you'll find over at Signing Time is their monthly Handy Crafts. Since school is just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to make new bookmarks for our school books. Here is the link to the directions for this fun and easy craft.
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ContinuePosted on August 14, 2011 at 2:52pm
ASL Alphabet & Math Flip Cards
I wish I could remember where I saw this neat idea...so please know it's not an original of mine, but one I found on one of the many blogs I visit. I loved this idea because it was simple and inexpensive, and my boys really like it.
Here's what you'll need:
- 1 book of spiral bound index cards
- scissors
- black sharpie pen
Begin cutting your book of index cards into thirds. I guessed at the width and that…
ContinuePosted on August 14, 2011 at 2:50pm
Signing Language with Arthur
Another great resource posted on my blog: Signing for Life
Arthur teaches kids how to sign their letters and some basic words online...he even teaches them how to sign their names. My boys thought this was pretty cool and enjoyed this very much.
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 2:18am
Free ASL font
Hi everyone! Just updated my blog with a few new resources. The last one from today includes info on downloading a free American Sign Language (ASL) font and how you can use it. Lots of fun ways you can use this to promote learning and literacy. Signing for Life
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ContinuePosted on July 20, 2011 at 9:21pm
Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 6:43pm on October 27, 2012,
Melinda said… - Thanks for the comment Megan, I will be sure to come back regularly for great advice and ideas for keeping busy boys busy!!!
- At 11:47pm on October 26, 2012,
Crystal Rapinchuk said… - Thanks Megan! :)
- At 8:56pm on August 25, 2012, HearMyHands said…
Hi Megan,
Thank you!
I saw your site & articles on using ASL with your family. Very nice.
I love learning ASL and teaching others. We are teaching our young daughter ASL and at 17 months we just roughly counted this weekend and she has over 30 words! how cool! To share this great joy I started my blog in honor of her. I now provide tips for others, 'how-to' articles and sell great sign language products to help teachers and families learn.
I'm also a speech-language pathologist who uses it in the school systems and privately.
Happy Signing!
Kristy
- At 9:36am on July 21, 2012,
Jennifer Breedlove said… Megan,
Thanks for welcoming me! I am always glad to hang out with other boy moms!
Jennifer
- At 9:38pm on August 15, 2011,
Rachel Hall said… - In my Kindergarten classroom we use sign language frequently as we do our school pledge, sight words, ABC's, and in giving directions, and during transitions. I love that not only is it another language, but it incorporates movement that those young bodies need. It's amazing how quick they catch on. We also have a large number of students at our school that the visual that sign language brings helps their understanding of directions and what you are asking them to do.
- At 1:25am on August 1, 2011,
Savannah Rucker said… Wow, I didn't know that, about the ASL and other languages. I'm an aspiring polyglot, so I'll keep it in mind for both myself and future students! Once I get my degree, I want to go into Teach For America. I also would like to teach ESOL in Asia and possibly (although I'm not exactly sure yet) the Peace Corps. Eventually I'd like to settle in a public or private school in the North East teaching k-2. I've only had experience really teaching second graders, being involved in a program called Agriculture in the Classroom, and it was an absolute joy. This is my plan! Thanks for the welcome!
-Savannah
- At 12:04am on August 1, 2011, Savannah Rucker said…
- Hello! I actually do not have students yet. I'm in my junior year of college for Special/Elementary/ESOL Education. I begin field work next semester and will get to student teach next fall. I'm very excited! I am very OCD about planning ahead, though, which is why I'm on here reading about teaching and collecting ideas for when I finally get to run my own classroom.
Thank you for the welcome!
-Savannah
- At 1:26am on July 25, 2011,
Annie Moffatt said… Thank you so much! I really appreciate your sweet words:)
- At 10:23pm on July 9, 2011,
The Activity Mom - Nicole said… - Welcome to the alphabet group! =)
- At 10:13pm on July 4, 2011,
teachmama--amy said… - Hi, Megan!! SO exciting for us to have you here!! Looking forward to learning from you and hope that you find 'we teach' as strong and supportive community as we all do and that you find tons of ideas that work for you! LOVE your blog and your work, my friend--we are totally lucky to have you here!
If you get a second in the next few days, please update your profile--add a photo, some info, and join any and all groups that interest you! And welcome!
Have a super week!
:)
amy
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