Description

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Because their vocabularies haven't yet caught up with their thoughts and emotions, young children often struggle to communicate. Sign language can help them express themselves effectively to adults and peers--without the emotional outbursts caused by frustration

Simple Signing with Young Children: A Guide for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Teachers, rev. ed. features the latest research to equip educators and caregivers with the tools and resources to teach young learners how to effectively communicate. This user-friendly instruction manual will help teachers and caregivers:

• Enhance classroom management and ease transitions
• Support positive social behavior
• Help children learn impulse control
• Assist children in expressing emotions and needs

About the Author

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Carol Garboden Murray, MEd, has worked with young children, families, and teachers for many years as a preschool and toddler teacher, kindergarten and first-grade inclusion teacher, early interventionist, director of programs, and early learning trainer. She holds a master's degree in early education and special education. She is currently the director of nursery school at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York.