When reading a book to a deaf child, there’s no need to sign each word. Just have fun SHOWING the story!
Encourage your child to look back and forth between your signing and the pages of the book. Use facial expressions and movements to show different characters. Connect the story events to your child’s life. Maybe your child will want to act out the story or draw a picture. Encourage your children to share their ideas about the story!
The American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) has a wonderful ASL stories directory of children’s books!
ASL Stories Directory - American Society for Deaf Children
Dr. Leala Holcomb explains how reading books to your children is a superpower!
https://youtu.be/Vn0WHT_HEH4?si=NPnfNF8rpmUXPWpH
Go back to the Read with ASL home page: Read with ASL (englishbyeye.org)