Pick Me Up! Fun Songs for Learning Signs (ASL) (Spiral-bound)

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Product Description
Pick Me Up!, an extraordinary Music CD and Activity Guide, uses the power of music to introduce American Sign Language vocabulary to hearing children. This joyful and surprisingly hip collection of 20 original songs (composed by two-time GRAMMY® nominee Roger Treece), provides a unique opportunity for educators, parents, caregivers, and young children (ages 7 months to 7 years and older) to have fun while learning ASL signs.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Spiral-bound: 62 pages
• Publisher: Sign2Me / Northlight Communications Inc.; Hard Cover/Wire-O Bound edition (July 11, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966836782
• ISBN-13: 978-0966836783
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 11.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #214,079 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A special ed teacher's #1 pick!, July 1, 2004

By	Sara (Mesa, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

I am a special education teacher and just finished my Masters degree in special education, learning disabilities. I have seen a variety of materials and resources out there to assist students with special needs. I find that techniques and methods used for my students also benefit the non-disabled students. However it is not enough to buy the latest crazed method or item. To truly benefit children, it must be research based with evidence of it's effectiveness.

Let me tell you, this book is amazing! The thing I like the most is that research backs up teaching young children sign language. There have been numerous studies published in prestigous journals that provide evidence that children who are delayed in language can improve their oral language by learning nonverbal communication systems (www.asha.org, 2004). This can only benefit children who acquire language at a normal rate.

I started teaching my baby girl sign language at 8 months. Little did I know that at 2 years old, she would be delayed in her language ability. She uses her signs to express what she wants along with her words.

I wish I had this book back then! The signs are fun, functional and occur in everyday life. The music is outstanding..you hear a WIDE variety... from calypso, country to even an elvis type singer. The songs make you want to get up and move. They teach children how to communciate their needs in a fun way...how to ask for more food, types of foods, types of animals, getting hurt, body parts, transportation and asking for a diaper change! Some of the songs are really funny..like the elvis one. You won't get burnt out on this one...it has 20 different songs! The book provides the lyrics and examples of the signs used in the songs. It's really easy to follow and understand, even if you have no background in sign language. I would HIGHLY recommend this book/CD to every family. You never know, your child might really need it later down the line if you find them delayed in their language. Enjoy!!

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really good ASL explanations, February 9, 2004

By	Teresa Linton "tlinton" (Woodbridge, Va United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

You can pop the CD into your computer and watch a video of one of the songs being signed, as well as tips on working with children.

The pictures look like they were rendered in Poser, so they are more clear than many books with photos or drawn images. A few signs have could be confusing due to a lack of explanation to go with the picture, however.

It had good information about ASL classifiers, which was a delightful and unexpected bonus.

The music CD was like listening to bad knockoffs of good songs, but after you listen to them long enough, you get used to it.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but not as good as it seemed to be, August 9, 2005

By	Amy K. Williams - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I liked the concept for this product, but I'm kind of disappointed by the sound of the songs. It seems like they tried to make the songs clever, but for my one year old, they just don't interest him. They are not catchy enough, I think. Listening to the songs and looking at the book have helped me practice different signs, but the songs are fast and even I have had a difficult time staying with the music. I can't imagine my one year getting it anytime soon.