Magic Waiting Fingers: Discovering the Magic of Waiting Through American Sign Language

Teaching children to wait can be a big challenge. This sweet, rhyming story makes patience feel encouraging, relatable, and fun!

Waiting is one of those concepts that's tough to understand and even harder to teach. Add an overstimulated mom and an impatient toddler into the mix, and it's a whole other level of challenge. Parents and teachers of young kids find themselves constantly saying, "wait," "hold on," or "give me a minute," but the idea of "waiting" is rarely taught directly. Whether it's waiting for a parent's attention, waiting for a turn with a toy, or standing in line at the grocery store, this book uses American Sign Language (ASL) to help kids learn the art of waiting. With simple gestures, catchy rhymes, and a touch of magic, it makes the lesson both fun and memorable for little ones.

Perfect for ages 2-6 or diverse learners, this story supports social-emotional learning and uses American Sign Language to give families, teachers, and therapists an easy way to talk about patience, turn-taking, and managing big feelings.

Children will learn:

• How to sign the word, "wait" in American Sign Language
• What it means to wait
• How to take turns
• How to stay calm during everyday frustrations
• That waiting can be easier with practice

Great for:

• Toddlers and preschoolers
• Diverse learners
• Social-emotional learning lessons
• Special Education classrooms
• Therapists, counselors, and early childhood educators
• Parents looking for tools to help with routines and transitions

Magic Waiting Fingers is a warm, encouraging book that helps readers learn to wait with a touch of magic.