Cool Kids ADJECTIVES
36 Word Search Puzzles with The American Sign Language Alphabet
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FingerAlphabet Cool Kids Word Search Puzzles
Practice fingerspelling while learning grammar. Every letter is a hand shape from a custom professional sign language font, validated by independent sign language experts. All signs from the viewer’s perspective. Designed for 3rd through 5th graders.
This book is part of the FingerAlphabet Cool Kids Series:
Adjectives • Verbs • Adverbs • Omnibus
What’s inside
36 handcrafted word search puzzles for 3rd through 5th graders
Every letter in the grid is a hand shape from the American Sign Language alphabet. Finding hidden words means practicing real fingerspelling recognition while reinforcing English grammar.
All signs from the viewer's perspective
The hand shapes are shown the way you actually see them when someone signs to you. This builds correct visual recognition from the start.
Expert-validated hand shapes
All hand-shape illustrations are purpose-built using a custom professional sign language font. Every alphabet has been validated by at least two independent, acknowledged sign language experts, including an expert from Gallaudet University.
This volume focuses on: ADJECTIVES
Kids build fingerspelling skills and reinforce grammar at the same time.
Clearly marked difficulty levels
Each puzzle includes a direction icon showing how words are hidden in that specific grid: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or backwards. Simpler puzzles use fewer directions; more complex puzzles add more. Overall vocabulary is aimed at 3rd through 5th graders (Level 2-3).
ASL alphabet reference chart and fingerspelling tutorial included
A complete fingerspelling reference chart and a quick overview tutorial are included.
Solutions for all puzzles
Key solutions for all puzzles in the back of the book.
About The Book
English grammar meets ASL fingerspelling. This volume focuses on adjectives. Every letter in the puzzle grid is a hand shape from the American Sign Language alphabet, so kids build fingerspelling recognition skills and reinforce English grammar at the same time.
36 puzzles with vocabulary appropriate for 3rd through 5th graders. Basic fingerspelling instructions included.
For classrooms, homeschool programs, or screen-free learning time at home. Part of Project FingerAlphabet, a pro bono publico project dedicated to making accurate sign language materials freely accessible. Nominated for the German Award for Civic Engagement.
This book is you if you …
… want a hands-on way to introduce fingerspelling to kids;
… want word search puzzles that reinforce English grammar at the same time;
… want screen-free learning material for classrooms or homeschool;
… value accurate, expert-validated hand shape illustrations; or
… want puzzles that combine real learning with real fun.
Publisher :Â LegendaryMedia Publishing
Publication Date: August 13, 2014
Language :Â English
Paperback :Â 46 pages
ISBN-10 : 3864691044
ISBN-13 :Â 978-3864691041
Item Weight :Â 6.1Â ounces
Dimensions :Â 8.5 x 0.11 x 11 inches
Puzzles
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By Lassal for Project FingerAlphabet
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About the author
S.T. Lassal is the author and illustrator of several books on international sign language alphabets and supplementary workbooks for self-study.
Through Project FingerAlphabet, a pro bono publico project dedicated to making accurate sign language alphabet materials freely accessible, Lassal provides free downloadable alphabet charts for multiple international sign language alphabets. The project was nominated for the German Award for Civic Engagement.
All handshape illustrations were individually created and validated per alphabet by independent, recognized sign language experts from the respective countries. The ASL and DGS alphabets were additionally developed into professional sign language alphabet fonts.
