Help Students Master the Calendar in American Sign Language 🗓️
What if your students could sign their way through the entire calendar? Every day, month, and year could be a breeze! Imagine this: a circle of preschoolers confidently signing “Monday, December 8th, 2025” while pointing to your cheerful American Sign Language calendar on the wall.
It’s not just adorable. It’s a solid educational win.
Storytime: Real Life, Real Learning 📖
A preschool teacher for deaf and hard-of-hearing students named Mrs. Taylor had one important goal this year:
To help her students understand time. Abstract calendar concepts like “YESTERDAY,” “TODAY,” and “TOMORROW” in ASL
felt tricky to teach until she discovered the use of a visual American Sign Language calendar.
Within a week, her students were signing days, months, and even tracking the weather in ASL!
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What’s in an American Sign Language Calendar?
🗓️ A great ASL calendar should include:
✅ ASL calendar signs for days, months, and years
✅ Visual supports with clear handshapes
✅ Real images or illustrated kids signing
✅ Interchangeable pieces (days, months, numbers)
✅ Weather and season add-ons
🌟 Ours? We went a step further. Each component is designed for inclusivity and includes ASL signs to match the day, month, and year.
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Why Use an American Sign Language Calendar? 🤔
For those learning ASL, especially non-verbal students, a visual calendar isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. It helps:
🎯 Teach time concepts like past, present, and future
🎯 Reinforce daily routines
🎯 Increase ASL vocabulary with real-life application
🎯 Support visual and kinesthetic learning
Whether you’re in a classroom, a homeschool setting, or a daycare, an American Sign Language calendar makes teaching time concepts more engaging and accessible.
How to Teach the Calendar in ASL 🏫
1. Start the Day with Calendar Time
Every morning, use your ASL calendar during circle time. Ask: “What day is it?” and have a student sign it. “MONDAY,” for example. Then, encourage them to sign the month and the year.
2. Use Repetition with Visuals
Consistency is key! Use the same signs daily to reinforce learning. Point to the sign, then sign it together. For older learners, let them try the sign on their own first. Be sure to help them if needed.
3. Sing and Sign Songs
Use catchy ASL calendar songs to practice days and months with movement. It’s a hit with early learners!
4. Role Play Time Concepts
Act out phrases like “yesterday was,” “today is,” and “tomorrow will be” using calendar pieces and signs.
5. Include Weather and Seasons
Extra vocabulary shouldn’t be forgotten! Let students try to sign the weather (“SUNNY,” “CLOUDY,” “RAINY”) and match it with the season (“WINTER,” “SPRING,” “SUMMER,” “FALL”).
🌟 Want to watch how these calendar signs are done? Check out our YouTube playlist
Benefits for All Learners 👍
Using a sign language calendar isn’t just for deaf and hard-of-hearing children. It also supports:
- Children with speech delays
- ESL/ELL learners
- Visual learners
- Kids who thrive on routine and structure
🌟 Bonus: Your whole class learns new ASL vocabulary every day!
Common Questions About ASL Calendars
Q: How do you teach the calendar to deaf students?
A: Use a visual calendar with ASL signs and daily repetition. Reinforce with songs, routines, and interactive play.
Q: What signs are included in an ASL calendar?
A: Our ASL calendar bundle includes signs like “THURSDAY,” “JANUARY,” “LAST MONTH,” “THIRTY,” and more.
Q: Can hearing students benefit from an ASL calendar?
A: Of course! It improves communication, vocabulary, and inclusivity in any classroom setting.
Q: At what age is it best to use a sign language calendar?
A: Perfect for preschool through early elementary learners, kids with special needs, and even older students.
Q: Where will I find more ASL teaching materials?
A: Our ASL Classroom Resource List has plenty!
ASL Calendar Takeaway Tips 🤓
Teaching time concepts can be tough, but our ASL calendar is here to save the day, month, and year. With the right tools, your students will not just learn the calendar. They’ll sign it with confidence!
✅ Repetition builds recognition
✅ Visual supports build vocabulary
✅ Signing builds connection and confidence
Ready to Start Signing Calendar Sign Language Words? 📚
- Explore more calendar fun.
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- Check out our Sign Language lesson plans on Amazon.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- 3 Tips for Teaching Months of the Year
- Calendar Talk – Keeping Your Fingers on the Pulse of Classroom Cultural Life
- 5 Strategies to Improve Calendar Skills with Deaf or HOH Students
- Exploring Emotions Through Activities with Sign Language
- American Sign Language WH Questions: Teaching Curiosity and Inquiry
