New Course Announcement
Elementary ASL
The new Acellus® Elementary American Sign Language (ASL) course gives young learners a fun introduction to build early communication skills and lay the groundwork for continued growth in sign language.
Course Duration: Full Year
Category: Elementary, Foreign Language, Electives
Grade Level: 1st – 5th Grade
Assessment: Lesson Practice, Unit Exams, Mid-Term Exam, Final Exam
Language: English, American Sign Language
Course Overview
The Acellus Elementary ASL course offers young learners an exciting and interactive introduction to American Sign Language. Through engaging lessons, students develop communication skills while gaining insight into Deaf culture and exploring their own creativity. The course covers fundamental ASL vocabulary—including signs for family, emotions, colors, foods, seasons, animals, and daily routines—along with the ASL alphabet and basic grammar concepts. Students will learn to fingerspell, use non-manual markers (NMM) to convey emotions and opinions, and understand key aspects of Deaf culture. With a variety of hands-on activities, stories, art projects, and real-life applications, this course helps students build a strong foundation in ASL and confidence in their ability to sign.
Video Based Lessons
These video based lesson are accessible and can be rewatched, making them a flexible learning option.
Interactive Practice Questions
The interactive practice problems offer an engaging and effective way to learn, helping students deepen their knowledge and develop essential academic skills.
Digital Books
These digital books enhance accessibility, increase student engagement, and offer unique features that make learning more enjoyable.
Elementary ASL Worksheets – Included!
Special lessons provide students with engaging hands-on learning opportunities and help support parents in facilitating these lessons effectively by providing comprehensive parent resources.
Elementary ASL Lesson Plans
By the end of the Acellus Elementary ASL course, students will have the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in American Sign Language and begin building confidence in their signing abilities. Students were introduced key vocabulary related to everyday topics such as family, emotions, foods, animals, and community roles. Students are encouraged to explore the ASL alphabet and practice fingerspelling, while also gaining exposure to basic grammar and sentence structure. Through interactive lessons, they begin to understand how to use facial expressions and body language—known as non-manual markers—to help convey meaning and emotion. Through these lessons, students are supported in developing creative expression and foundational communication skills in ASL.