Hands Land

Unlock the potential of children through the power of language play in signed language.

A nonprofit led by deaf experts, parents, and teachers, helping young children get full access to language from the very start.

Our theme song in ASL. Captions are on by default.

Our mission

A world where every child has language from the start.

We are a nonprofit run by deaf experts, parents, and teachers. Through playful, joyful signed language, we help families and educators turn everyday moments into language moments.

  • Resources

    Videos, rhymes, and materials you can use at home or in the classroom today.

  • Workshops

    Live sessions where teachers and families learn language play together.

  • Consultations

    One-on-one guidance from experienced deaf educators.

What we offer

Five ways to bring signed language home.

  • Printables and lessons

    Learning Curriculum

    Song worksheets and printable activities that turn each rhyme into a lesson. Download, print, and use them the same day.

    See the curriculum
  • Coming soon

    Books

    Bilingual ASL and English picture books, so deaf and hearing readers can share the same story side by side.

    Read about the books
  • Live sessions

    Workshops

    Professional development, workshops, and presentations for teachers and families, led by deaf educators. Tell us what your group needs.

    See workshops
  • One on one

    Consultations

    Personal guidance for your classroom or your child, from deaf educators who have done this work for years.

    See consultations
  • Video series

    Seasons 1–4

    Four seasons of ASL rhymes and songs for young children, with a deaf host signing every episode. Watch together at home or in class.

    Find it on Amazon(opens on Amazon)

With ASL rhyme and rhythm, my students imitated a lot more, became more engaged in language activities, and were overall in a better mood.

Holcomb, 2020, p. 62