
Product Overview
Let's Learn Sign Language learning cards from Key Education Publishing give kids a hands-on way to pick up American Sign Language basics, no prior signing knowledge required. Each illustrated card shows finger spelling and hand positions alongside a written description of the word being signed, covering essential vocabulary. The set is designed for Grades PreK-2, suitable for children ages 4-8 years.
- Set includes 160 cards covering essential words and common vocabulary
- Each card pairs an illustrated hand position with a written description of the word
- No prior knowledge of sign language needed to use the cards
- Works well as a center activity
- Helps accelerate language development and communication skills through visual learning
Full Details
Use Cases
- Introducing sign language vocabulary in a classroom center activity
- Home learning activity for building communication skills
- Classroom station for Grades PreK-2
- Gift for a child beginning to learn sign language
- Individual or small-group card activity
Skills Developed
- primary skill: Sign language vocabulary recognition
- secondary skill: Communication development
Age Suitability
- minimum safe age: 4 years
- ideal age range: 4-8 years
- developmental fit: 3-4 years: Cards introduce finger spelling and hand positions paired with written descriptions of essential words. 5-7 years: Cards support learning essential sign language vocabulary as a center activity.
- grows with child:
Play Patterns
- primary play type: Card-based learning activity
- play structure: Individual or small-group review of illustrated cards
- social context: Usable independently or as a group center activity
- adult involvement: Can be used without adult sign language knowledge
- play progression: Learners review finger spelling, hand positions, and written descriptions for essential words
- session length: Short, card-by-card review sessions
Why It Works
- primary benefit: Accelerates language development and communication through illustrated finger spelling and hand position cards.
- secondary benefit: Usable without any prior knowledge of sign language.
What Makes It Fun
- Illustrated cards show finger spelling and hand positions for American Sign Language, each with a written description of the word being signed.
Why They'll Love It
- * 160 cards cover essential ASL vocabulary * Each card pairs hand positions with the word * Built for grades PreK-2, ages 4 to 8
Customer Q&A
Do I need to know sign language to use these cards?
No prior knowledge of sign language is needed to successfully use these cards.
What do the cards show?
Each illustrated card shows finger spelling and hand positions along with a written description of the word being signed.
What age group are these cards designed for?
The cards are designed for Grades PreK-2, suitable for children ages 4-8.
How many cards are included?
The set includes 160 cards covering essential words.
What is this product used for?
The cards are described as the perfect center activity for accelerating language development and communication.
Are the cards illustrated?
Yes, the cards are illustrated with a complete description of each sign.