Classes
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My Smart Hands Level I
These classes run in either 4 or 8 week sessions. The 4-week sessions are run in two parts A and B. In our classes you will learn over 100 signs to use with your child. Classes are 45 minutes in length and are created for parents/caregivers and babies. In a playful, educational and language-rich environment, caregivers and children will build their American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary through instruction, interactive games and songs. You will learn recommended first signs; we will discuss the benefits of using ASL with infants and demonstrate easy techniques for successfully integrating signs into everyday life. Some of the ASL vocabulary covered for this age group (birth – 3 years) includes: everyday words, family, food, animals, emotions, opposites, bed time and play signs. All of our classes include a full color MSH™ curriculum book with a CD of the songs we teach. The books have pictures of the signs learned along with descriptions for easy reference long after the class is over!
Class Note: Suitable for ages 0 -2 years old. Babies are highly encouraged to attend with you!
My Smart Hands Level II
These classes are designed for graduates of My Smart Hands™ Level I class or for infants with basic ASL comprehension. These classes run in either 4 or 8 week sessions. In level II you will learn over 120 signs to use with your child. Classes are 45 minutes in length. We will review signs learned in My Smart Hands™ Level I and continue to build our signing vocabulary. Weekly themes covered in class include: people, food, animals, emotions, opposites, weather and color signs. All of our classes include a full color MSH™ curriculum book. The books have pictures of the signs learned along with descriptions for easy reference long after the class is over!
Class Note: Suitable for ages 0 – 2 years old. Babies are highly encouraged to attend with you!
Parent Workshops
These workshops are geared towards busy parents who are unable to take a full 8 week class and for expecting parents who would like to take the adult class. Learn how to enrich your child’s language development by increasing vocabulary and building self-confidence through the use of American Sign Language (ASL). In this workshop, you will learn recommended first signs, useful tips, and easy techniques for successfully integrating signs into everyday life. Over 100 signs will be introduced.
Class Note: Adults only, please. Full color MSH™ class manual and CD available for purchase in class.
Sing and Sign Classes
Young children are active, creative and spontaneous. They love to sing, listen to music and dance to different songs that have various rhythms and beats. For ages, children have loved to put actions to songs such as ‘The Itsy Bitsy Spider’ and ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. In the ‘Sing & Sign’ class we teach the ASL signs that go along with traditional children’s songs as well as learn new modern songs. We will learn how to sign the key words in each song, play games, read books and review signs. We laugh and have FUN!
Class Note: Babies and toddlers are highly encouraged to attend with you!