Books published by publisher Co-Sign Communications (inc DeafBooks)

This groundbreaking book remains well ahead of its time, as this update for 2017 reprint demonstrates - in full colour Kindle format. The book stresses the crucial role played by signs in supporting communication and language development for all youngsters at the earliest possible age - and for those with aditional speech and language needs in particular. It also underlines the vital importance of facial expression as illustrated and described throughout. Download for immediate use – ideal mobile reference for smart phone and tablet.Specially written and illustrated for early childhood communication and language development through British Sign Language (BSL) in the home, nursery, playgroup or school. Compatible with all educational sign systems based on BSL. The introduction by Sandra Teasdale succinctly provides a personal Deaf account of deaf education when sign language was forbidden in deaf schools and the gradual awakening and acceptance of BSL as a language and as crucial to deaf children's access to education and language development.Over 330 sign illustrations with written descriptions - ordered alphabetically in dictionary format with a full index at the back. Includes useful phrases, numbers, left and right-handed fingerspelling alphabets, useful contacts and illustrated explanations of classifier handshapes, signs in context and the importance of the face in adding or changing meaning. Includes the most commonly used regional variations.Ideal for baby-signers, deaf children and children with additional communication and language needs. Children with no additional needs can also benefit; BSL is proving to be a valuable learning tool for all children and encourages an inclusive environment. Supported by the full LET’S SIGN BSL Series of educational materials, dictionaries, flashcards, posters, ebooks and graphics packs to create your own materials - and don't miss our lovely Free Download section - visit www.DeafBooks.co.uk

Part of a series of bite-sized topics of British Sign Language (BSL) vocabulary to promote essential early learning for young children, their families and carers. Signs for opposites include: agree/disagree, good/bad, best/worst, big/small, can/can’t, cheap/expensive, clean/dirty, hot/cold, day/night, light/dark, same/different, know/don’t know, like/don’t like, wet/dry, easy/hard, simple/difficult, full/empty, true/false, real/fake, slow/fast, full/empty, have/haven’t, heavy/light, high/low, inside/outside, lose/win, old/new, yes/no, quiet/noisy, rich/poor, right/wrong, start/stop, begin/finish, strong/weak, will/won’t. Words, signs and descriptions with colourful graphics designed to encourage an interest in learning new vocabulary. The concept of opposite meanings can be introduced in the natural contexts that occur in everyday situations. The sign graphics include details of the non-manual features that accompany and are essential to conveying and clarifying meaning in BSL. The 60 key-word vocabulary enables constructions in both British Sign Language (BSL) and Sign Supported English (SSE) and has been split into 5 colour-coded sets of 6 pairs for easy reference. Rather than a list of words, each set begins with a visual summary page of contents - to see what’s included and to also provide a useful reminder page to go back to and test what you have learned. Sign language can potentially benefit all children’s progress during the crucial early years of language acquisition when life-long foundations are being laid. This is essential for young children who are deaf or have special educational needs (SEN) in addition to all sign language learners and baby signers. Children with no additional needs can benefit; BSL is proving to be a valuable learning tool for all children and encourages an inclusive environment. Includes: Basic Handshape Key and Fingerspelling Alphabet.

Pictures, words and signs in Flashcard format, one per page with written descriptions. Clear and simple. Also available on Kindle and works beautifully on tablet and phone for easy mobile access. Part of a series of bite-sized resources to promote essential early learning skills and inspire a sense of achievement. The key-word/sign vocabulary enables constructions in both Sign Supported English (SSE) and British Sign Language (BSL). Ideal for young children who are deaf or have special educational needs (SEN) in addition to all sign language learners and baby signers. Signs included are: aeroplane, ambulance, bicycle, boat, bus, car, caravan, coach, fire engine, helicopter, lorry, wagon, motorbike, ship, ferry, taxi, tractor, train, tram, transport, underground train, tube, vehicles, yacht. Includes the most commonly used variations. Also included: BSL Basic Handshape Key and Fingerspelling Alphabet with additional pictorial graphics based on the Mulberry Symbols from www.straight-street.com with kind permission. We plan further such resources and welcome feedback. Let us know what topics and signs you would like to see included. Our Let’s Sign BSL Series of dictionaries, guides, posters, flashcards, stickers and graphics for creating materials offers a complete package of supportive resources for learners of all ages and abilities. CONTACT: www.DeafBooks.co.uk - 01642 580505 cath@deafsign.com - info@deafbooks.co.uk