The curriculum trusted by 500+ colleges — printed student textbook sets and complete teacher's curriculum sets.
About the Curriculum
What is Signing Naturally?
Signing Naturally is a comprehensive ASL curriculum that uses a functional-notional approach to language learning. Developed by Deaf professionals, it features video-based lessons with native Deaf signers and has been the gold standard for ASL instruction at colleges across North America for over 25 years.
Used by more than 500 institutions and trusted by thousands of educators, Signing Naturally provides students with authentic exposure to ASL as it is naturally used in the Deaf community.
Authors: Cheri Smith, Ella Mae Lentz, and Ken Mikos
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Student Textbook Sets
The printed textbook that includes a one-time access code for the Video Library.
Signing Naturally Units 1-6 Student Set
Signing Naturally Units 7-12 Student Set
Signing Naturally Level 2 Student Set
Signing Naturally Level 3 Student Set
How to Get Your Video Library Access
Every Signing Naturally textbook is paired with a 12-month Video Library subscription — how you get your access depends on where you buy the book.
Purchased here on DawnSign.com
Video Library access is added to your account instantly the moment you check out — no code to enter, no waiting for the book to arrive. Find it anytime under the Purchased Videos tab in your Video Library.
Purchased from a Bookstore
A one-time access code is on a sticker in the back of your book. Create an account, redeem the code, and your Video Library unlocks.
Purchased Used from a Third-Party Seller
Books from Amazon and other resellers don't include Video Library access. You can subscribe separately to the level that matches your book in our Video Library.