.As important as the sign language alphabet is in learning sign language, I don’t teach letter names. I’m not alone. In Montessori education, we don’t teach the names of the letters of the alphabet. Instead, we teach the letter sounds, and children somehow spontaneously pick up the letter names. Today, I’m sharing songs that will be important for children wanting to learn sign language. So much can be done with the sign language alphabet (manual alphabet). Even if you don’t know many signs, you can spell with the sign language alphabet (fingerspell) what you need to say.
While there are many songs teaching the sign language alphabet, I’m only sharing ones here that use phonics alone or in addition to the alphabet letters. I don’t mind that the letter names are used in the songs as long as the letter sounds are taught with them.
I’m sharing some fun YouTube videos with sign language alphabet and phonics songs for a variety of ages. Most, but not all, of them use American Sign Language (ASL). You can adapt them for your own country if you don’t use American Sign Language.
This post is part of my series of free songs and rhymes for circle time! See a full list of my song posts at the bottom of this post.
Free Sign Language Alphabet and Phonics Songs
You’ll see some variations in the way the letter sounds are pronounced. You’ll find the pronunciations I use in my post “Teach Letter Sounds to Your Child Using Montessori Principles.”
ABC phonics song/sounds of the letters – American version – My Smart Hands
Alphabet Letter Sounds (Phonics) Song and ASL alphabet (American – ‘zee’ version) – My Smart Hands
PHONICS ABC Song with ASL Letters (Canadian Zed version) – My Smart Hands
Phonics Song | Letter Sounds | ASL | Patty Shukla (This doesn’t actually have the sign language alphabet, but it teaches letter sounds and the signs of words that start with the letter sounds. You can do the sign language alphabet with the letter sounds if you wish.)
ABC Phonics Song – Full ASL Song Tutorial – Sign2Me Early Learning
See It, Say It, Sign It with Letter Sounds | Sign Language Alphabet Song | ASL ABCs | Jack Hartmann
Visual Phonics Song – YourSmartBrain – Visual Phonics and American Sign Language set to Jack Hartmann’s Learning Letter Sounds.
Preschool Learning Letter Sounds Song in Sign Language – SignLearnGrow
Alphabet Phonics in American Sign Language (Canadian version) – Sara Bingham
In case you use British Sign Language (BSL), here’s the BSL Fingerspelling Alphabet. You can adapt these songs for any country’s fingerspelling alphabet.
You’ll find more phonics songs that you could add the alphabet signs to in “Reinforcing Letter Sounds with Phonics Songs”
ALL THE POSTS IN THE FREE SONGS FOR CIRCLE TIME SERIES
- Free Educational Songs for Circle Time
- Free Spanish Color Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Sign Language Color Songs for Circle Time
- Free Sign Language Alphabet and Phonics Songs
- Favorite Clean Up Song (actually a pre-circle-time song)
- Free Clean Up Songs (Tidy Up Songs) and Rhymes
- Reinforcing Letter Sounds with Phonics Songs
- Free Back-to-School Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Kissing Hand Songs, Poems, and Videos to Ease Separation Anxiety
- Free Celebration of Life Songs and Printables for a Montessori Birthday
- Handwashing Activities for Kids – Free Songs and Lessons
- Free & Fun Toilet Learning Songs {Potty Songs} for Toddlers
- Free Grandparent Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Fall Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Halloween Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Thanksgiving Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Winter Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Arctic Animal Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Penguin Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Arctic vs. Antarctic Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Christmas Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Hanukkah Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Kwanzaa Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free New Year’s Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Martin Luther King Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Songs about 100 {Free Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time}
- Free Groundhog Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Valentine’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free President Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Chinese New Year Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free St. Patrick’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Spring Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Easter Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Earth Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Cinco de Mayo Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Mother’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Father’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free American Patriotic Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Summer Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Educational Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays Pinterest Board
FREE CHARACTER EDUCATION SONGS SERIES AT MY BITS OF POSITIVITY BLOG
- Free Bucket-Filling Videos for Character Education
- Free Manners Songs for Home or Classroom
- Free Thank-You Songs and Rhymes for Home or School
- Free Gratitude Songs and Rhymes for Home or School
- Free Patience Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Kindness Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Responsibility Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Respect Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Respect is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Cooperation Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}
- Free Excellence Songs and Resources {Character Education} – Excellence is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Friendship Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Friendship is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Songs about Virtues {with Character Education Themes and Unit Studies}
- Free Determination Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Determination is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Courage Songs {Character Education Resources} – Courage is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Equality and Fairness Songs {Character Education Resources} – Equality is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Inspirational Songs {Character Education Resources} – Inspiration is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Taking Turns and Sharing Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}
- Free Helping Hand and Helpfulness Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Anti-Bullying Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Conservation Songs for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Relaxing Music for Studying and Concentration for Kids
- Free Curiosity Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Honesty Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Orderliness Songs and Activities {Character Education Resources}
- Free Songs about Obeying the Rules {Character Education Resources}
- Free Happy Songs for Kids {Contentment, Cheerfulness, Joyfulness Resources}
- Free Self-Control Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
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