Sign, Read, & Play: The School Readiness Collection (Volume 3)
By Jenning Prevatte, M.Ed. & Jennifer Matthews, M.Ed.
Bridge the gap between communication and literacy. Rooted in special education research and designed for daily classroom implementation, Sign, Read, & Play provides early childhood educators with a proven blueprint to boost kindergarten readiness using American Sign Language (ASL) and play-based learning.
Research-Backed. Classroom-Proven. Framework-Aligned.
Written by early childhood special education experts, this volume seamlessly integrates into your program’s quality improvement plans. Sign, Read, & Play acts as a practical extension of our Inclusive Practices Framework™, giving your teaching teams the exact tools they need to meet modern standards:
Inclusive & Multi-Sensory Literacy: Moves beyond traditional reading methods to unlock language acquisition for multi-language learners, neurodivergent students, and hearing children alike.
Pyramid Model & SEL Alignment: Uses ASL as a proactive tool to reduce communication frustrations, supporting classroom behavior management and building social-emotional competence.
UPK & School Readiness Indicators: Features 16 meticulously crafted, play-based lesson plans that directly support Colorado's Universal Preschool (UPK) instructional practices and child development goals.
This collection transforms early childhood communication research into actionable, joyful classroom routines. Inside the third volume, you'll find:
The Play-Literacy Connection: Step-by-step strategies to weave literacy naturally into child-led play blocks.
Turnkey Lesson Plans: 16 fully mapped-out lessons that require minimal prep and integrate effortlessly into your existing curriculum.
The "Why" Behind the Method: Accessible research breakdowns illustrating why ASL functions as a powerful, universal intervention from infancy through early childhood.