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

*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.