Sunny Bear’s Australian Animals – key word sign Children’s book – Australian Animals theme

Description

Key Word Sign – Sunny’s Australian Animal Adventure Story Book

Product Overview

Join Sunny on a playful adventure as he explores the wonders of Australian animals in our Key Word Sign Sunny’s Australian Animal Adventure Story Book! This delightful children’s book features a fun story about Sunny pretending to be different Australian animals, with key word signs for each animal included on the opposite page. With vibrant illustrations and a QR code linking to a narrated and signed version of the story, this book provides an interactive learning experience that enhances language development and communication skills.

Key Features

• Engaging Storyline: Follow Sunny as he joyfully mimics various Australian animals in a fun and educational adventure.
• Key Word Sign Integration: Includes signs for Australian animals like platypus, koala, crocodile, and more, with each animal sign featured alongside the story.
• Expanded Vocabulary: The back of the book provides additional key word signs for comprehensive learning.
• QR Code Access: Scan the QR code to view a video tutorial where the story is read and signed, enriching the learning experience.
• Interactive Learning: Encourages parents and children to practice signs together, promoting active participation and language development.

Educational Benefits

• Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC): Offers an effective communication tool for pre-verbal or non-verbal children by combining key word signs with speech.
• Language Development: Enhances vocabulary and comprehension through the integration of key word signs into storytelling.
• Cognitive Skills: Supports memory and cognitive growth with multi-sensory engagement.
• Fine Motor Skills: Improves hand coordination and motor skills through signing practice.
• Emotional Expression: Helps children with communication challenges express their feelings and needs more effectively.

Who Can Benefit?

• Children learning to speak
• Non-verbal or pre-verbal children
• Children with unclear speech
• Those with selective/situational mutism
• Children with communication-related anxiety
• Parents, caregivers, and educators seeking engaging teaching tools

What is Key Word Sign?

Key Word Sign is a method that combines signs from Australian Sign Language (Auslan) with natural gestures and facial expressions, providing an augmentative communication tool that supports language development for children of all abilities.

Why Choose Our Sunny’s Australian Animal Adventure Story Book?

• Fun and Educational Content: Sunny’s playful adventure introduces children to Australian animals and key word signs in an engaging way.
• Multi-Sensory Learning: Combines visual, auditory, and kinesthetic approaches for a rich learning experience.
• Family-Friendly: Promotes bonding and interactive learning through shared reading and signing.
• Professional Design: Features high-quality illustrations and clear sign instructions for effective learning.
• Versatile Use: Suitable for use in homes, classrooms, and therapy settings.

Recent Research Benefits

Research published in December 2022 highlights the positive effects of embedding key word signs into shared reading. The study shows that this approach enhances communication between children with Down syndrome and their parents, boosting engagement and facilitating language development.

Source: Frizelle, Pauline, et al. “Embedding key word sign prompts in a shared book reading activity: The impact on communication between children with Down syndrome and their parents.” International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders (2022).

Technical Specifications

• Format: Paperback
• Dimensions: A5
• Language: English with Auslan-based key word signs

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Discover the joy of learning with our Key Word Sign Sunny’s Australian Animal Adventure Story Book – where exploring Australian wildlife meets fun and interactive learning!

 

You may be able to use NDIS funding to purchase this product.