Educator & Family Guide

From Deaf, Like David
📘 English & Spanish | Free PDF Download

This Educator & Family Guide comes directly from the back matter of Deaf, Like David and is shared here as a free digital resource for families, educators, and early learning programs.

Created to support meaningful conversations about Deaf culture, American Sign Language, and inclusion, this guide helps adults confidently extend the story beyond the book.

What This Guide Is

This is the official guide from the book itself, now available as a printable and shareable PDF in both English and Spanish.

It is designed to:

• Support educators in classrooms and programs

• Help families talk about Deafness and signing at home

• Reinforce ASL as a complete language

• Encourage inclusive, respectful communication

What You’ll Receive

✔️ Free PDF download
✔️ Bilingual content (English & Spanish)
✔️ Guidance written in a child-friendly voice
✔️ Clear explanations of Deaf culture and signing
✔️ A signing activity to use with the book
✔️ Content taken directly from Deaf, Like David

What’s Inside

• Learn More About Deaf Culture and Signing

• Simple, respectful ways to introduce ASL to children

• Everyday ideas for using signs

• A “Sign Along With David” activity for classrooms or families

• Educator-friendly explanations aligned with early learning goals

Who This Is For

• Educators and early childhood programs

• Families reading Deaf, Like David together

• Librarians and literacy programs

• Anyone supporting inclusive learning environments

Why It’s Free

This guide is shared freely because access matters.
It reflects the heart of Deaf, Like David — inclusion, language, and belonging — and is meant to be used, shared, and enjoyed alongside the book.

How to Use It

• Read before or after sharing the story

• Print for classroom or family use

• Use during storytime, circle time, or discussion

• Pair with the signing activities and other Story Extensions

👉 Download the free Educator & Family Guide (English & Spanish) below