American Sign Language (ASL) Adventures for Beginners Part 1 of 3 for Ages 7-12
Groovy Learning American Sign Language ASL and
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(122)
Discover the art of signing in our immersive 8-week journey. Tailored for beginner learners aged 7-12, this captivating 3-part series explores ASL. Unleash the beauty of ASL and embark on a transformative learning experience!
Class experience
Beginner Level
**Welcome to the incredible world of American Sign Language Adventures with Ms. Annmarie! ** Hi there! I'm Ms. Annmarie, and I can't wait to introduce you to the captivating world of American Sign Language (ASL). This class is specially designed for learners aged 7-12, and it's just the first part of a unique three-part journey. You don't need prior knowledge of ASL; you only need a willingness to learn and a sense of adventure. Get ready for an extraordinary language-learning adventure...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1ASL Essentials: ABCs, Numbers, Hand Shapes, and Common SignObjectives: * Learning to be able to ABC's * Able to sign number 1-10 will learn to 100 * Understand what the 40 different handshapes are in American Sign Language * Common Phrase and sign in ASL Learners will be able to do a simpWeek 2Lesson 2Things to Know about American Sign LanguageObjective: * Understanding Important Terms * Eye Contact * What is Sign Space * Which Hand Do you Use * What is the importance of Facial Expression * Why is Precision Important when Sign * ASL is not English * Proper Fingerspelling * Learning The Five Parameters of SignWeek 3Lesson 3Welcome to your Journey into Learning ASLObjectives: * Vocabulary and Key Pharses. *Learning Simple Phrases *Understanding of Interacting with Deaf People *Learning to have simple conversation with Deaf and Hard of Hearing PeopleWeek 4Lesson 4Welcome to your Journey into Learning ASL. Continue from week 3Objectives: *Learning and understanding what the question marker is *How to sign Using Facial Expressions * Learning Hello and Good - Byes in ConversationWeek 5Lesson 5Food and DrinkObjectives: * Learning Sign Vocabulary Words * Simple SentencesWeek 6Lesson 6Animals and ColorObjective *Learning Sign Vocabulary Words for Animals *Learning Sign Vocabulary Words for Colors *Learn how to sign the book “Brown Bear, Brown Bear” *Week 7Lesson 7Family, People and PronounsObjectives: *Learning Sign Vocabulary Words for Family *Learning to sign about your Family *Learn feminine and masculine signing space *Learn how to sign People and Pronoun Sign Vocabulary WordWeek 8Lesson 8ReviewReview everything we have learned during the past weeks.
This class is taught in English.
By the end of this ASL class, learners aged 7-12 will: 1. Demonstrate proficiency in fingerspelling the English alphabet and signing numbers 0-9. 2. Understand and apply essential ASL terms and concepts such as eye contact, sign space, facial expressions, and precision in signing. 3. Effectively greet, introduce themselves, and say goodbye using a variety of ASL greetings and non-manual signals. 4. Communicate about food and drink signed vocabulary, expressing preferences, and describing various meals and beverages using ASL signs. 5. Use ASL-signed vocabulary to identify and describe animals and colors inspired by the book "Brown Bear, Brown Bear." 6. Sign and recognize common words related to everyday objects, places, and activities, enabling confident communication in different environments. 7. Showcase their progress and reinforce their knowledge through a comprehensive review of all learned material in the course's final week.
With over 15 years of experience as an ASL educator, including ten years working directly within the Deaf community, I bring a wealth of expertise to this class. In addition to teaching ASL at various preschools and private kindergartens in my local area, I also lead a music and movement program. I have firsthand experience using signs to communicate with my daughter, who is hard of hearing and also an Outschool teacher. My teaching philosophy centers around creating a fun and engaging learning environment that fosters a genuine desire to continue learning. It is important to note that this class strictly adheres to a professional code of ethics, and no sensitive information or high-risk topics are covered. Rest assured; our focus is on providing an enjoyable educational experience that inspires a lifelong love for ASL.
Homework Offered
While no formal homework is assigned, consistent practice outside of class is encouraged to enhance proficiency. The learner's dedication to independent practice will contribute to their advancement in ASL skills.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal assessment, bi-weekly message will be sent to both the learner and parent.Grades Offered
Bring your hands and your excitement to learn the beautiful American Sign Language.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Appropriate for all ages. Word lists will be provided in our classroom within 24 hours after each class.
Word lists will be provided in our classroom within 24 hours after each class.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(122)
Here at Groovy Learning, we focus on the idea of learning while making it impactful to the outside world. We are a woman owned and family owned organization that wants to have the most impact on learners. Ms. Annmarie spearheaded a dynamic...
Group Class
$18
weekly or $140 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Completed by 186 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-8 learners per class
