Kim Taylor-DiLeva

Please and Thank You

As a parent, you know that it is never too early to start teaching manners. We are constantly teach ing and reminding our children good manners, and trying to get them to implement those manners. American Sign Language has proven to be a great means of communication between a parent and their baby before they are able to speak verbally. Using signs with your baby can also be a great way to begin implementing good manners with your... (posted by Kim 2 years 184 days ago.)

Signing Helps Struggling Spellers

Spelling is a subject that is either exceptionally easy for some students or exceptionally hard for others. Students are taught to practice their spelling words by saying them out loud repetitively, writing them, or any other ways we think would be useful to help our students learn the words. Even with continued practice, studying, and repetition, we will always have students who are struggling spellers. With a visual... (posted by Kim 2 years 326 days ago.)

Using Sign Language Signs to Make Your Word Wall Interactive and Fun

Most primary teachers have word walls that include basic sight words and sometimes content words. The idea is to have children use this wall to practice words, but this rarely occurs unless you bring attention to the words. If you can find a way to make your word wall more appealing, interactive, and fun, your class would be more likely to pay attention to it. How can this be done?... (posted by Kim 2 years 326 days ago.)

Activities to Make Your Word Wall Interactive and Fun: By Incorporating American Sign Language Signs

Before you have your students do the following activities, first find ways to make your word wall more enjoyable for them by adding American Sign Language signs. For suggestions and information on how to do that, please visit the first part of this article entitled: "Using Sign Language Signs to Make Your Word Wall Interactive and Fun" Here are some... (posted by Kim 2 years 326 days ago.)

Re-Directing the Off-Task Student Using American Sign Language Signs

It is frustrating when your students are off-task and not doing what you expect them to be doing. They could be talking with a classmate, fooling around, or just not paying attention. No matter what they are doing, the frustration comes from the fact that they are not listening while you are teaching and you struggle to get them back on task. You say the student's name aloud to try to... (posted by Kim 2 years 326 days ago.)

Using Sign Language Signs to Make Your Poetry Center or Unit More Interactive and Fun

Many elementary and preschool teachers create poetry centers or teach a poetry unit, including rhyming, poem styles, word use, and more. Teachers usually set up their poetry centers with poems for students to read on their own. This does not allow for interaction with the poetry so it is not as enjoyable for them, specifically students who are kinesthetic learners. By... (posted by Kim 2 years 326 days ago.)