Reading & Writing

Delight your friends and family on their sign language journey with this lovely LARGE PRINT book.
An ideal gift for all sign language enthusiasts.

Children and adults will love this unique and original personal organiser specifically designed for all those who have an interest in British Sign Language (BSL).

Each 6″X 9” full page letter has 6 entries
PLUS RIGHT & LEFT-HANDED ALPHABET CHARTS & BIRTHDAY CALENDAR.

• BSL Alphabet and letters
• SIGNS for each entry detail
• BIRTHDAY
• NAME
• ADDRESS
• PHONE
• MOBILE
• EMAIL
• RIGHT & LEFT HANDED Alphabet Charts at rear of book
• BIRTHDAY CALENDAR to view and note all birthdays for the year

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Learn how to sign the American Sign Language alphabet in this fully illustrated ABC from the author of the popular Terry the Monkey series of sign language books for children. With over 26 full colour illustrations, left and right handed fingerspelling charts, and information about further titles in the series. The Terry the Monkey books are reviewed and tested by in Families, the magazine of the National Deaf Children’s Society. Joe Jacobs is an advocate for greater access to sign language education for all children, hearing or deaf. Learn more about the full range of Terry the Monkey sign language books for children at terrythemonkey.com Also available in a British Sign Language edition.

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Fingerspelling is a valuable life skill that many adults can still remember from learning in their childhood decades earlier.
Each letter of the alphabet is represented on the hands, providing a direct link to English and literacy that is not only vital for deaf children and youngsters with additional communication and language needs, but can potentially benefit all youngsters from infancy onwards.

This colourful little resource includes

• Outline of the role of fingerspelling in Australian Sign Language
• Clearly illustrated handshapes and positions with two separate views
• One letter per page with ‘reader view from front’ and ‘signers own hands’
• Includes examples of signs based on fingerspelling
• Sample short words to practice
• Large graphics and text
• Supported by the Let’s Sign series for learners
• Useful for learners of Auslan and Sign Supported English (SSE)

Designed to encourage the use of fingerspelling from an early age and demonstrates two views of each letter – as the viewer sees it from the front and as the signer sees it on their own hands.

Switching hands and trying to work out which hand is which is common with learners and
having both views is helpful in establishing good signing practice.

Fingerspelling is an important and integrated part of Auslan and represents each letter of the alphabet on the hands. It can be used to spell out whole words, abbreviated forms or initials.
It can be easily learned but needs a lot of practice to read back and to develop fluency in producing the rhythms and patterns.

For consistency in this resource, all the graphics depict the letters as formed by a right-handed signer. Left-handed signers will use the reverse mirror image of this.

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“MAKE A DIFFERENCE – LEARN TO SIGN”

• LARGE GRAPHICS AND TEXT CLEAR AND SIMPLE
• QR LINKS TO PROFESSIONALLY DEMONSTRATED SIGNS

NEWLY ADDED QR LINKS FOR INTERACTIVE GAMES

Designed to match and complement our BSL School Signage Boards which are making a difference up and down the country by making BSL visible in school playgrounds, classrooms, nurseries, play parks and public places.

A chance to learn at your own pace, in your own time, with family and others – and to whet the appetite for learning more.

Meet the BSL Sign Buddies – these well-loved characters first appeared in the Let’s Sign BSL range of books and resources in 2003.

Whole school involvement doesn’t just benefit deaf children. The kinaesthetic and visual nature of sign language is a valuable learning tool that children of all ages and abilities can benefit from – at the same time as supporting clear communication..

This is a lovely and easy to use little book of British Sign Language (BSL) vocabulary for learners.

A great accompaniment for those starting classes and a move towards greater inclusivity.

DAYS OF THE WEEK
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
DAY, TODAY, TOMORROW, YESTERDAY, WHEN?

FEELINGS SET 1
FEEL, HAPPY, EXCITED, UPSET, SAD, FED UP, ANGRY, SHY, LOVE, SCARED

FEELINGS SET 2
BORED, DELIGHTED, BRAVE, DISAPPOINTED, SURPRISED, PROUD, SORRY, LONELY, PLEASED, JEALOUS

Non-verbal bodily and facial expressions are crucial to all communication and sign languages in particular.

The contents of this little book give scope for looking at this aspect of communication, to enable young children to be able to identify and express Some of their feelings on a daily basis and to understand the feelings of others.

Includes supporting activity pages, Handshape Key & Fingerspelling Alphabet.

* Useful Topics
* Ideal size to carry with you
* Large graphics and text
* Supported by the Let’s Sign BSL series for learners
* Includes Fingerspelling Alphabet & Handshape Key
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Discover how to sign all your favourite animals in British Sign Language with Terry the Monkey. The Terry the Monkey books are the fun and easy way to learn your first signs in BSL. Beautifully illustrated with clear instructions, you and your child will soon be signing all of your favourite animals, from zoo animals to pets to farm animals, sea creatures and garden animals.This volume includes the signs for bird, butterfly, cat, crab, crocodile, dinosaur, dog, dolphin, donkey, duck, elephant, fish, frog, gorilla, hippo, horse, lion, parrot, pig, rabbit, rhino, shark, sheep, snake, spider, squirrel, tiger, tortoise, unicorn, whale, worm and many more. Terry the Monkey is loved by children and adults alike. The books are now available in both British and American Sign Language editions as both paperbacks and ebooks. Forthcoming titles include How to Sign Halloween, How to Sign Food and How to Sign Christmas. You can find out more about Terry the Monkey, and a growing collection of signs in ASL, BSL, Auslan and LSF, at terrythemonkey.comPraise for the How to Sign with Terry the Monkey series:‘A gentle and witty introduction to this vital skill.’ *****‘Beautifully illustrated and written with real wit and warmth.’ ***** ‘A wonderfully interactive story book which helps children and adults learn together.’ *****‘A fantastic book for all young children, very well illustrated.’ *****‘My godchildren adored it.’ *****‘It is so full of fun and warmth and the children can’t wait for each page to reveal itself.’ *****‘My godchildren love this brilliantly original series – they didn’t know anything about BSL before they met Terry the Monkey but now they are obsessed.’ *****‘The kids will not put it down.’ *****

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Time to Sign will have you signing in no time! A helpful introduction and alphabet provide a base for hundreds of words and phrases. What’s the sign for fun? You’ll soon know. And you’ll learn signs you can use wherever you are.

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Take the stress out of preparing for Key Stage 2 English SATs with fun, simple exercises that cover all of the key skills. This clever workbook is packed with exercises that match the style of SATs test questions, plus a giant poster crammed with quick-fire memory boosters.

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Number Tracing for Kids ages 3-5

This is a workbook designed to help young children form letters and numbers 0-100 on their own.

Packed full of practice pages, your child will start their journey in mastering these vital skills and grow their confidence and technique.

Why this book is useful:

• Gain a head start in preparation of school
• Master the educational building blocks of writing numbers
• Build confidence and an inclination towards math and numbers
• Educational fun away from screens.

What’s in the book:

• Numbers 0-10
  • Number formation guides to build technique and consistency
  • Numbers as numerals and words
  • Activities included to help counting abilities
• Numbers 11-20
  • Number formation guides to build technique and consistency
  • Numbers as numerals and words
• 0-20 Activity Pages
  • Fun exercises to recognise different numbers between zero and 20
  • Tracing and finger counting games
  • Grouping, coloring and drawing exercises
• Numbers 21-100 Pages
  • Repeat practice pages to gain confidence with numbers up to 100
  • Empty space for extra practice
• 21-100 Activity Pages
  • Fun exercises to recognise different numbers between 20 and 100
  • Tracing and counting games
  • One more and one less
  • Multiples of ten
  • Counting on a line
• Bonus Pages!
  • Bonus pages to introduce children to basic arithmetic and 2-D shapes

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Unleash your child’s imagination and let their creativity run wild!

Following simple step-by-step instructions, your child will learn how to draw a vast range of fun and quirky characters, from a variety of popular gaming genres.

Once they’ve finished learning the basics, a ‘Create Your Own Comic’ section awaits them, ready to be filled to the brim with their crazy creations!

And if they’re feeling adventurous, there’s half a dozen ‘Roll and Draw’ activities in the rear of the book, along with a full ‘Board Horde’ fantasy board game to keep them entertained.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Over a hundred different original cartoon characters to draw, from gaming genres such as Retro, RPG, Shooter, Fighting, Farming and Racing. Learn to draw Kung ’Thulhu, Wrestle Boar, Quickdraw McCoo, Ninja Rabbit Racer and more!
• Step by step instructions on how to draw all the characters, with room to practise.
• Brief tutorial on how to make a comic, from a creator with over 20 years experience in the comics industry.
• Space inside for young artists to plan and illustrate their own comic cover.
• Plenty of blank comic strip pages to fill, with different panel layouts to keep things varied.
• At 8.5×11 inches (almost A4) the large page size leaves plenty of room for creativity.
• Half a dozen unique ‘Roll and Draw’ fantasy adventures. Defeat goblins and skeletons, plunder a dragon’s hoard, rescue dwarf miners, and practise art skills whilst having fun!
• A full ‘Board Horde’ fantasy board game for 2 or 3 players (some assembly required). Can you navigate your small group of hapless heroes through a dungeon filled with traps and monsters, and make it to the exit before your opponents?

Part step by step drawing guide, part blank comic book, part board game, How To Draw Cartoon Characters For Creative Kids – Gamers Edition is the perfect birthday present or Halloween/Christmas gift for young comic lovers, board game enthusiasts and artists with a creative mind!

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This Question Book is brilliant for helping Year 2 pupils perfect their grammar, punctuation and spelling! It’s brimming with essential questions and activities, all fully up-to-date for the latest National Curriculum. There are hints and examples throughout the book to help children get started, and tick-boxes to help them keep track of how confident they feel about each topic. There are puzzles at the end of each section and complete answers are included at the back, so it’s easy to check how they’re getting on.

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Bright and cheery writing practice that’s ideal for building key skills at home. Perfectly matched to the National Curriculum – from CGP, the Primary experts!

A fun, colourful Handwriting Activity Book brimming with charming characters, engaging activities and crystal-clear explanations. Perfect for practice at home or in class, it’s loaded with useful Handwriting practice for ages 5-6 – from drawing letters to writing sentences. We’ve laid out each letter using guiding arrows to show children how to write them, alongside plenty of practice on tracing and copying full words and sentences. Guidelines on the page help teach your child to proportion their letters and words correctly and consistently. Self-assessment boxes at the end of each topic can be used to keep track of their progress. We’ve also thrown in a fun puzzle page so your child can apply their skills in a different context.

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This fabulous three-in-one Targeted Question Book is packed with essential Year 3 writing practice! It covers grammar, spelling and punctuation ― all perfectly matched to the National Curriculum. There are notes and examples throughout the book to help children get started on each topic, and tick-boxes to keep track of their progress. Complete answers are included in a cut-out-and-keep section for easy marking. (If you prefer, the Grammar (9781782941194), Punctuation (9781782941231) and Spelling (9781782941279) sections of this books are available as separate Question Books.)

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This cute blank lined rat journal has rats on every page inside playing peekaboo with you! The journal is 6×9 which is large enough to easily write in, but small enough to put in your purse and take with you. It has blank lined pages with a space for the date. This rat notebook is the perfect gift for the fancy rat lover or rat mom in your life!

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Level: KS2
Subject: English

An engaging Grammar and Punctuation activity book to really help boost your child’s progress at every stage of their learning!

Including helpful questions and answers, this English book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child’s learning at home.

Combining useful English practice with engaging, colourful illustrations, this Grammar and Punctuation practice book helps to boost your child’s confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Each fun activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement.

Included in this book:

• questions that allow children to practise the important skills learned at school
• colourful activities that make learning fun and motivate children to learn at home
• helpful tips and answers so that you can support your child’s learning

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This bright and colourful CGP Activity Book is full to the brim with Spelling practice for ages 5-7, as well as over 100 fantastic stickers. It’s carefully matched to the National Curriculum, with fun and friendly characters throughout and a puzzle page to keep children engaged. Answers are included at the back. Each page takes around 10 minutes to complete, and at the end of every one, pupils can reward themselves with a fun sticker! It’s perfect for quick practice in class or at home. We also have sticker Activity Books for KS1 English, Phonics and Handwriting – don’t miss out!

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Letter Tracing for Kids ages 3-5

This is a workbook designed to help young children form letters and numbers on their own.

Packed full of practice pages, your child will start their journey in mastering these vital skills and grow their confidence and technique.

Why this book is useful:

• Gain a head start in preparation of school
• Master the educational building blocks of writing letters and numbers
• Build confidence and a love of writing
• Educational fun away from screens.

What’s in the book:

• Letter Tracing
  • Learn to write the alphabet
  • Letters A to Z in upper and lower case
  • Letter formation guides to build technique and consistency
  • Extra space for practice
  • Fun exercises to recognise different letters and words
• Number Tracing
  • Master numbers 1-10
  • Number formation guides to build technique and consistency
  • Extra space for practice
• Words and Sentences
  • Practice the letters learnt
  • Learn words for each letter of the alphabet
  • Build understanding of simple sentence structure
  • Space included for repetition and practice
• Blank Practice Pages
  • Extra pages to practice the skills learnt.

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Sign4Sport and DeafBooks worked together to create these colourful BSL football vocabulary flashcards now available on Kindle – for PC, Laptop, iPad, or Smart Phone, using a free Kindle app – for instant download.

This full page flashcard format works beautifully on tablet and phone for easy mobile access for learners and also provides a useful communication device (AAC/PECS) for those with specific difficulties to assist in everyday communication.

A carefully selected set of 48 key-word flashcards with illustrations of British Sign Language (BSL) signs for Football related signs. For learners of all ages and abilities. Designed for all who use British Sign Language (BSL) to support communication in the field of deafness and special educational needs.

Ideal format for teaching and learning suitable for BSL Level 1 and 2 learners & for carers & families of children and adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN) who use Sign Supported English (SSE).

The signs included are;
4-4-2 formation, advantage, ball, captain, centre defence, centre forward, coach, come nearer, cool down, corner flag, defend, dribble, finish, football, foul, game, goal, goalkeeper, header, kick,
left back defence, manager, match, midfield, offside, pass, penalty, practise/training, ready, receive, red card, referee/whistle, rest, result/score, right back defence, right wing, start/begin, stop, stretch, striker, tackle, team, warm up, yellow card.

The Fingerspelling Alphabet and BSL Basic Handshape Key are also included.

Supported by the Let’s Sign Series of BSL resources including dictionaries, guides, posters, flashcards, stickers and mobile apps – see www.DeafBooks.co.uk

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