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American Sign Language Class | Beginners Part 1 | Ages 5-10 | Flex Class

In this 5-week course, students will learn basic American Sign Language signs, grammar, and expressions

Brittany

Average rating:

5.0

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(3)

What's included

Class Experience

*This is Class 1 out of 3 of the beginner course.
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[Structure]

>Mondays: A video lesson will be shared on the Outschool page. Students should follow along with the video and "copy-sign" the teacher.
>Wednesdays: A practice lesson/suggestion will be posted (in video or PDF format) will be posted on the Outschool classroom for students to use and practice with. Students will be encouraged to record and share their video with the classroom in the comment section of that post. *This is optional but highly suggested so the teacher can give positive feedback and see learner progress.
>Fridays: The instructor will post a video (voice-off) signing no more than 10 signs/phrases. Students will be instructed to write down what the instructor is signing and then type them into the comment section of that post. This is GREAT receptive skill practice which is a crucial skill to master in the language. 
*Parents, if your child is not able to write yet, you may write and type their answers for them.
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[Lesson Schedule]
Week 1:
-The Alphabet and basic introductions
Your child will learn the alphabet in Sign Language and proper palm orientation. We will also practice fingerspelling each of our names. Students will be encouraged to practice their ABC’s each day with a friend, family member, or sibling. 

Week 2:
-Numbers 1-20
In our second week, your child will learn numbers 1-20 using proper hand parameters and learn why hand placement is so important when producing numbers. 

Week 3:
-Emotions
In our third week, students will learn how to sign emotions and how to ask, “How are you today?” Students will practice signing different emotions as a response to practice expressive and receptive skills. 

Week 4:
-Colors
In our fourth week, students will learn all about colors. They will be able to ask, " What is your favorite color?" And identify color signs. The instructor will show an object, sign the color and the object.

Week 5:
-Review Day
In our fifth and final week, we will review all that we have learned so far. Students will receive their final practice set to practice with.

Learning Goals

Students will learn how to sign the alphabet, basic introductions, colors and more!
This is a prerequisite to the next class, American Sign Language Class | Beginner 2/3 | Ages 5-10 | Flex Class
Week 1: Alphabet
Week 2: Numbers 1-20
Week 3: Emotions
Week 4: Colors
Week 5: Full Review

Learners will not only learn signs but will also have receptive practice lessons every Friday. Receptive skills are a crucial part of the language and will benefit their expressive skills as well. This is also a fun activity for learners. Many feel accomplished and proud they can understand the visual language!

Other Details

Parental Guidance

The instructor will post Youtube videos (of the instructor) signing and teaching the lesson. Students WILL NOT have to go to outage to watch these videos. They stay within the Outschool platform. *Every Wednesday, the instructor will make a post and encourage students to post a video of themselves signing. This is NOT required however, if the parent or guardian gives permission, this is a wonderful way for the instructor to give feedback and assess progress. The ability to record is simple. You click the paperclip icon and you can click add video>Record>submit.

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Sources

I may use Google Slides to show a lesson. Your child will not need to access the slide. I will "share my screen" to show the slide.

Brittany

Joined August, 2022

5.0

3reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

I studied American Sign Language Interpreting in college and received my Bachelor's Degree through Northern Arizona University. I have been a sign language Interpreter in the K-12 setting for the past eight years. I am fluent and passionate about this beautiful language and Deaf culture. I also have experience teaching. So I figured why not merge the two together!