Featuring a book written by a deaf person, this round up of homeschool sign language and deaf culture resources will enhance your learning. Ted Mills’ delightful book will give you an understanding of the unique challenges a deaf person faces.
Learning Sign Language In Your Homeschool
These reviews of sign language resources are a great start to your homeschool studies of deaf culture. Is American Sign Language really a foreign language? Yes it is! And every country in the world has its own sign language that is different from all the others. So deaf people in Australia can’t sign with those from Spain, unless they know the sign language for the other country!
Review of You Can Learn Sign Language – A little book, by Scholastic, called You Can Learn Sign Language, which is full of interesting signs to learn. This was just the ticket for us. It gave my daughter a break from her English curriculum, and introduced her to American Sign Language, which has a grammar all its own. {Please note: as of the update of this review in 2023 it looks like the book is no longer in print, but there are plenty of used copies at affordable prices!}
Sign Language Flash Cards – Sign Language Flash Cards includes 105 colorfully illustrated cards that teach the signs for numbers, and letters plus some very basic common words.
The Best Video ASL Resources – When teaching (or learning) ASL (American Sign Language) books can easily fall flat. It is much easier to learn if you can see the signs in action. This is a collection of the Best Video ASL Resources that are either FREE or low cost.
Self-Paced ASL Courses for Homeschoolers – Self-Paced ASL Courses for Homeschoolers with Mr. D Math. Online, video based, in every level from elementary to ASL 3
Hands on Foreign Language for Kids by Tristan (sign language) – While there are many ‘foreign’ languages a homeschool family can study, the one I recommend for those with young children is American Sign Language.
The Ultimate Guide to Foreign Language Curriculum in Your Homeschool – How to choose a foreign language course for your homeschool? What will work best with a certain homeschool method? Our authors have shared what they love, what works best for their students and examples of how each program works!
A Deaf Culture Resource For Homeschool Learning
To enhance your homeschool learning about deaf culture, let me introduce you to a book by Ted Mills. “Ted is deaf and taught American Sign Language at a private high school for over ten years. This is his first novel which is inspired by his middle school counselor and his life and journey so far.”
Who is Oliver? The Life and Adventures of a Special Person is not only written by Ted Mills but also includes his drawings and illustrations!
“This novel gives us a glimpse of living as a deaf person, who came into this world and changed it for the better. He did not choose to be born deaf and different, but he overcame prejudice and fear with patience, love, and forgiveness.”
Who Is Oliver? The Life and Adventures Of a Special Person by Ted Mills
Get ready to meet Oliver! For a homeschool family, each chapter can be a lesson!
Oliver’s family didn’t know anything about the deaf culture, just like other hearing people. But they realized with love, amazing things would happen. Learn how a family coming together can change difficulty into joy.”
Oliver defied the odds and overcame his disabilities to become a successful and loving adult. While growing up, and throughout his life, he faced many challenges. At first, he was homeschooled then, he went to high school where other students were mean.
Oliver approached difficulties with strength, wisdom, and creativity. His adventures on a family cruise, the healing of a friend’s father, and his friend’s emotional healing all showcase his compassion and resilience.
After high school, Oliver trained and became an excellent computer repair technician. Oliver found fulfillment in his work and excelled in the computer field. Eventually, he met a girl. The two grew up together, fell in love, and got married. Their relationship was a testament to the power of love and perseverance.
What a story of a journey from a boy with disabilities to a successful adult who overcame those challenges – and leads an extraordinary life.
“This book is the tale of a family that was confronted with a mysterious challenge and took it on successfully, wisely, and joyfully. Thereby allowing their deaf children to grow happily and completely. In time, it came to be that their special son inspired everyone he came to know. Just how special was he? You decide.” – preface, Who is Oliver?
Where You Can Find Who is Oliver? book by Ted Mills
You can find Who Is Oliver? The Life and Adventures of A Special Person on Amazon.
More Books For Your Homeschool
You might be interested in these lists of homeschool resources too!
Homeschool Picture Books – This is a collection of books specifically depicting homeschoolers and the lives they lead. I created this collection of homeschool picture books so that homeschoolers can celebrate what their school journey looks like.
Our Favorite Homeschool Books – They are so many amazing Homeschool resources available to us these days. Sharing resources is a great way to engage with other homeschoolers and collaborate on what has worked well in their homeschool and yours.
Favorite Children’s Books by Age or Grade – by the authors here at Curriculum Choice! In today’s post you will find living books for every age or grade level. Is your favorite book included?
Do you have a favorite homeschool sign language and deaf culture resource? Let us know! And we hope these books and curriculum choices will bless your homeschool.
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