We are learning ASL (American Sign Language) in our home. I have 2 hands-on learners and so many subjects have come to life with the supplement of ASL in the learning process. For my kids' spelling practice I have been printing out the list in ASL (via the handwriting practice page) and they go through the list signing each word (concrete spelling...you can actually "feel" the word!). When they have finger-spelled a word, they color in the little hands and continue down the list. For my speller with the most difficulty, we sign the harder words over and over, then, when he comes to that word later in his other studies, he sometimes finger-spells the word to see if it "feels" right! I have seen many children use their finger on the palm of their hand to "write" the word for this same visualization, but to me, this way is promoting two areas of learning...ASL and spelling rather than just spelling. What an awesome resource! Thank you sooooo much for making this available!
PS:If anyone is looking for a good DVD to get more ASL practice, signingtimes (I don't know if I am supposed to put a link here on the forum, but it is a ".com" address) has a great practice DVD (plus many others) and many free resources for parents and educators.
