Kathleen Petelinsek

Complete a variety of fun craft projects using modeling clay. Crafters practice reading comprehension as they follow the steps for each project. The easiest crafts are at the beginning, to allow the reader to practice scaffolding their knowledge as they learn the domain-specific vocabulary.

Talking Hands teaches beginning readers basic American Sign Language in a fun and informative way. Photographs and illustrations help the audience to view signing as easy and exciting. Both English and Spanish translations are included for each of the words that is profiled. Days and Times/Dias y Horas introduces kids to signs associated with simple scheduling. Learning any language, either spoken or manual, begins with vocabulary acquisition. The...

Provides illustrations of American Sign Language signs and Spanish and English text for various animals.

Provides illustrations of American Sign Language signs and Spanish and English text for various foods.

Provides readers with a first introduction to basic sign language.

Provides illustrations of American Sign Language signs and Spanish and English text for words related to days and time.

"How do you say rabbit in sign language? Learn the signs for a wide variety of animals, ranging from the tiniest mouse to the most gigantic elephant." --

"Both photos and illustrations present readers with common questions and various common answers and their corresponding ASL signs." --

"Winter is the perfect time for ice skating, and what would summer be like without baseball? Learn the signs for the four seasons, as well as for the weather and activities that traditionally go along with each." --

"Want a new way to show someone who your best friend is? How about using signs to tell your classmates about your family? Young readers will be delighted to learn a new way to discuss their favorite people." --