.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 My Free Song and Resources Video Series
Free Songs about Skills and Concepts
- Free Educational Songs for Circle Time
- Free Baby Sign Language Videos {Signs and Songs}
- Free & Fun Toilet Learning Songs {Potty Songs} for Toddlers
- Favorite Clean Up Song
- Free Clean Up Songs (Tidy Up Songs) and Rhymes
- Free Kissing Hand Songs, Poems, and Videos to Ease Separation Anxiety
- Free Back-to-School Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Celebration of Life Songs and Printables for a Montessori Birthday
- Handwashing Activities for Kids – Free Songs and Lessons
- Reinforcing Letter Sounds with Phonics Songs
- Free Sign Language Alphabet and Phonics Songs
- Free Sign Language Color Songs for Circle Time
- Free Spanish Color Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free French Color Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Songs about 100 {Free Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time}
- Educational Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays Pinterest Board
Free Unit Study Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Fire Safety Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Arctic Animal Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Penguin Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Arctic vs. Antarctic Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Bird Sounds, Songs, and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Tree Songs and Educational Videos {Learn about Trees, Apple Trees, and Seasons}
- Free Solar System Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Peace Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Endangered Animal Songs and Educational Videos {Save the Animals}
- Free Ocean Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Months and Seasons Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Winter Songs and Educational Videos
Free Seasonal and Holiday Songs
- Free Back-to-School Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- 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 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 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 Timed
- Free Songs and Educational Videos for Mardi Gras/Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday
- Free Pi Songs and Educational Videos for Pi Day
- 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
- Free and Fun Family Road Trip Songs
Free Video Resources Posts
- Free Royal Tea Party Videos {Grace and Courtesy Resources}
- Free Montessori Video Lessons Online
- Free Montessori Practical Life Videos
- Free Montessori Sensorial Videos
- Free Montessori Math Videos
- Free Montessori Language Videos
- Free Montessori Cultural Videos
- Free Montessori at Home Videos
FREE CHARACTER EDUCATION VIDEO 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}
- “In Flanders Fields” {Free Remembrance and Honor Resources for Kids}
- 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}
- Free Educational and Song Videos about Honor
- The Best Kids’ Songs for the Holidays {Traditional Holiday Songs + Character Education Songs}
- Free Reassuring and Comforting Songs to Help Ease Kids’ Anxiety
- Free Growth Mindset Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Guided Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free 9-1-1 Songs for Kids {Non-Scary Emergency Preparedness}
- Free Disaster Preparedness Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Guided Meditations for Deep Sleep and Relaxation {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}
- Free Guided Christian Meditations for Teens and Adults
- Free Guided Christian Meditations for Kids
- Free Guided Gratitude Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Make a Difference Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Guided Gratitude Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}
- Free Mindfulness Songs for Kids
- Free Multicultural Songs Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion {Character Education Resources}
- Free Leadership Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Relaxing Ocean Sounds and Music for Kids and Adults {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Guided Ocean Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}
- Free Guided Ocean Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}
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