This song, along with a pictorial ASL glossary, is available on the Kids Love to SignTM Program.
Practice the sign language slowly before enjoying this lively song!
Up – Down,
Big – Small,
Young – Old,
Short – Tall,
In – Out,
Left – Right
Opposites are out of sight!
Run – Walk,
Slow – Fast,
Under – Over,
Sit – Stand,
High – Low,
Day – Night
Opposites are out of sight!
The opposite of up is ____ down.
The opposite of big is _____ small......
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Up – Down,
Big – Small,....
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Run – Walk,
Slow – Fast,....
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The opposite of in is _____.....
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Up – Down,....
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Run – Walk,....
The opposite of under is _____ ......
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Up – Down.....
Run – Walk.....
.....That was fun! Give me five! Whoo!
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The Benefits of Teaching Sign Language to Children
Howard Gardner, psychologist and educator, established himself as an expert on the topic of intelligences. Gardner’s Theory of Intelligences has had a profound impact on the thinking and practices in education. Teaching young children sign language utilizes the 7 Multiple Intelligences coined by Dr. Gardner:
Linguistic: You always say the word that you are signing.
Logical-Mathematical: Children see the pattern of language and how it is formed.
Spatial: Children see the signs being created.
Bodily-Kinesthetic: Signing involves the movement of hands, students can ‘feel’ the words.
Musical: It is easy to add signs to familiar songs and nursery rhymes.
Interpersonal: Children can sign with a teacher, parent, or friends.
Intrapersonal: Children sign during pretend play, while listening to a story, or playing on their own.
This song, along with a pictorial glossary, is available on the Kids Love to SignTM ASL Program.
