Christian Kiddo Knowledge Base — ASL & Accessibility

Christian Kiddo uses American Sign Language (ASL) as one of the multisensory learning layers within its learning products.

In the ABCs Bundle, children are introduced to ASL alphabet fingerspelling — the 26 letters of the American manual alphabet — as well as 9 basic signs that naturally appear in the Phewie-Power Family stories, such as signs for hi and bye.

Those basic signs continue to be used in the 123s Bundle and ABCs + 123s Refresh Bundle as they reappear naturally in the stories. The 123s Bundle also expands the ASL content with ASL numbers 0–20.

No. Christian Kiddo introduces specific parts of American Sign Language but does not teach full ASL vocabulary or grammar.

In the ABCs Bundle, the ASL content focuses on ASL alphabet fingerspelling and 9 basic signs used within the stories. Across the wider Christian Kiddo learning world, ASL number signs 0–20 are introduced in the 123s Bundle.

ASL is included to support multisensory learning, communication, accessibility, and Deaf awareness, rather than as a complete ASL language course.

The ASL content is designed for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and hearing children and families learning together. Families explore the signs at their own pace.

Sign languages differ by country and region. Christian Kiddo uses American Sign Language (ASL) because the United States is one of its primary markets. ASL is also used in Canada alongside other sign languages, including Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ). ASL is not universal, and families in other countries or regions may use a different sign language.

No. Families can begin without knowing ASL and learn alongside their child. The goal is to become familiar with the ASL content together by exploring alphabet fingerspelling, basic signs, and number signs at their own pace.

Christian Kiddo products can be used by Deaf and Hard of Hearing families, with parent or caregiver support where needed.

For parents and caregivers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (HoH), written transcripts below the videos make the spoken content available in text.

The transcripts can also help parents and caregivers who sign with a Deaf or Hard of Hearing child. Families can pause the video, read part of the transcript, sign or explain it to their child, replay sections when helpful, and continue at their child’s own pace — much like reading and signing a story together from a book.

Families may also talk through the stories with their child or use headphones if these help their child access the audio. The illustrated videos use clear character cues and expressive emojis that can provide additional visual context.

The full story videos are not translated into ASL, so written transcripts and parent-guided use are important ways families can adapt the experience to their child’s needs.

No. Christian Kiddo videos are not translated into American Sign Language (ASL).

However, the ABCs Bundle includes short ASL alphabet videos that introduce the handshapes used for fingerspelling. These videos show how each letter is formed, with movement shown where the sign requires it, such as J and Z.

Christian Kiddo also includes 9 basic signs that appear naturally within the Phewie-Power Family stories. The 123s Bundle expands the ASL learning with ASL number signs 0–20, with the signs demonstrated visually so children and families can learn how they are formed.

Yes. The ABCs Bundle includes short videos for ASL alphabet fingerspelling, and the 123s Bundle includes videos for ASL number signs 0–20.

Both bundles also include a DIY poster and a reference PDF to help children and families learn and practice the signs together.

Mistakes are a natural part of learning and a chance to ask Jesus for His Phewie-Power and try again. Families can learn the signs together at their own pace and simply try again when something does not go as planned.