Pebbles – Early Maths Children’s Story and Key Word Sign Book

Description

Pebbles the Seagull: A Positional Language Adventure

Product Overview

Embark on a delightful journey with Pebbles the Seagull in this engaging children’s story book that cleverly introduces positional language concepts! Follow Pebbles as he attempts to steal a girl’s ice cream, weaving through a seaside adventure that brings positional words to life. This innovative book combines storytelling with key word signs, making it an excellent resource for early language development and spatial awareness.

Key Features

Engaging Storyline: Follow Pebbles the Seagull on his mischievous quest for ice cream, capturing children’s imagination while teaching important concepts.
Positional Language Focus: The story naturally incorporates a wide range of positional words (e.g., up, down, above) as Pebbles navigates his environment
Key Word Sign: Each page features the story text alongside two relevant positional language signs.
Visual Learning: One side of each spread dedicated to the story, the other to clear illustrations of signs.
20 Essential Positional Words: Covers the same comprehensive range as our flashcard set, including “in,” “out,” “on,” “off,” “above,” “below,” and many more.
QR Code Access: Scan to watch video narrations of the story with signing, plus individual videos for each positional sign.

Educational Benefits

Language Development: Encourages children to learn and use positional vocabulary in a narrative context.
Spatial Awareness: Helps children understand and visualize spatial relationships through storytelling.
Signs Exposure: Introduces children to key word signs, supporting diverse communication styles.
Multi-Sensory Learning: Combines visual, auditory, and kinesthetic elements for enhanced comprehension.
Early Maths Concepts: Lays the foundation for understanding geometric and measurement principles.

Who Can Benefit?

* Young children (ages 3-7) developing language and early maths skills
* Children with speech and language delays
* Educators looking to integrate positional language into storytime
* Parents seeking engaging ways to support language development at home
* Speech and language therapists

Why Choose Our Pebbles the Seagull Storybook?

Entertaining and Educational: Blends a fun, relatable story with important learning concepts.
Comprehensive Coverage: Includes all 24 positional words from our flashcard set within a single narrative.
Interactive Learning: QR codes provide easy access to narrated and signed versions of the story and individual signs.
Inclusive Design: Supports various learning styles and needs, including visual and auditory learners.
Builds on Existing Resources: Complements our flashcard and song sets for a complete learning experience.

What is Key Word Sign?

Key word sign is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) method that uses a combination of signs adapted from sign language, natural gestures, and facial expressions. It is designed to support and enhance spoken language by highlighting key words in sentences, making communication more accessible and enriching understanding and interaction.

Technical Specifications

Format: Softcover picture book
Dimensions: A5
Language: English with Key Word Signs (signs are borrowed from Auslan / Australian Sign Language)

Additional Support

Our team is available to assist with any questions about using the book and integrating key word signs into your reading and learning routines. We’re happy to provide additional guidance on making the most of this resource in your educational setting.

**We value feedback from educators, parents, and professionals in the field. If you have any ideas or suggestions to improve or expand this resource, we would love to hear from you!**