Jingle Bells

5 Great Reasons to sing and sign, using ASL, Jingle Bells | Jingle Bells with American Sign Language

 

You can now see on our We Play Along YouTube Channel, the classic Christmas song “Jingle Bells.” There are many different ways this song can be watched and learned depending on your skill and comfort level and the age of your children. We have posted a simpler and slower version for younger children and anyone who wants a beginner level song. You will find the videos on these links:

“Jingle Bells” simpler instruction
“Jingle Bells” song
“Jingle Bells” kids song

 

5 Great Reasons to sing and sign Jingle Bells with

American Sign Language, ASL, with kids.

One: The visual and movement nature of ASL changes this to an activity song. Children love songs that they not only get to sing, but that they also get to move to. Finger plays, dances, and upper and full body movement songs have been, for generations, some of the most beloved children’s songs. ASL offers movement and signs that often look like the word they are describing. For example, the sign for bell looks like a ringer striking the side of a bell.

bell position 1 bell pos 2
 

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