Sign Language Signals

There is nothing that bugs me more than students getting up out of their seats during the middle of a lesson. Strike that... There is nothing that bugs me more than when I call on a student who is raising his hand during a lesson, thinking maybe he'll ask a great question or offer an answer and he distracts the whole class by asking, "Can I go to the bathroom?"

A few years ago, I taught my class a few simple letters in sign language.  During a lesson, I have my students raise their hands with the specific letter to let me know WHY they are raising their hands. If I'm in he middle of teaching, I can make eye contact with the student, quickly respond with a "YES" or a "NO" in sign language to let them know if it is an appropriate time to go to the restroom, sharpen a pencil, grab a tissue, or get something out of their backpack.


I've created a few signs that I post near the front of my room to remind students of the letters and their meanings.  CLICK HERE to download the signs.  I print them on bright colored card stock, mount them on black, and make sure I reteach and review often!


CLICK HERE for the "Yes" and "No" posters.