3 key reasons to sign ASL and songs like What a Wonderful World with kids.
What a Wonderful World has been a highly popular song for generations. It is an inspirational song that makes us all fee good. And now we feature this song on our We Play Along YouTube Channel. You can learn how to turn What a Wonderful World into a fun activity song that features the movement and visual nature of American Sign Language, ASL.
You do not need to know anything about ASL or signing in order to use this song effectively with kids as a fun and interactive musical activity. Just watch our <What a Wonderful World Instruction> and we’ll clearly demonstrate how to sign the words in the song. Keep in mind that you do not have to sign all the signs. Choose only the signs your comfortable with at first and add more later.
Once you have learned the signs then sing and sign along to our <What a Wonderful World Song> demonstration that is performed to the recording featuring Louis Armstrong.
Now for our 3 key benefits to sing and sign ASL with kids:
- Songs that feature movements are powerful memorization tools for children. They learn vocabulary, language skills, and understanding of words and their meanings. Understanding words and enhanced vocabulary are key ingredients for reading readiness.
- Children learn to appreciate not only kid’s songs, but to appreciate and learn vocabulary to the 4th most used language in the United States. It offers a level of communication that hearing children can use with deaf children.
- ASL activity songs are a fun and playful bonding activity that parents, teachers, and caregivers can do with children of all ages. Children love this interaction and will establish bonds that will last a lifetime.
Learn more about Why Music and Movement are so Vital for Children
Visit our website for lots of fun and interactive songs and DVD’s featuring American Sign Language for kids. www.4parentsandteachers.com where you will find ASL DVD products like American Patriotic Songs which features both instruction and sing and sign-along song demonstrations.
