American Sign Language for Beginners: Summer Club

Completed by 10 learners

Ages 5-10

Live Group Class

Are you interested in learning sign language this summer? In this class learners will be introduced to various American Sign Language vocabulary.

Samoan Cooper

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(148 reviews)

Live video meetings

4x per week, 2 weeks

3-10 learners per class

30 min

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What's included

8 live meetings

4 in-class hours

Class Experience

Week 1: Learners will be introduced to the American Sign Language Alphabet. Upon completion of this class, learners will be able to fingerspell their names in American Sign Language.

Week 2: The theme for this week will be "Summer Time Fun." Learners will be introduced to summer time signs, such as summer, beach, sun, hot, vacation, and much more. 

Week 3: The learners will be introduced to numbers, and color signs. After completion of this class, the students will be able to ask one another "What is your favorite color?" in ASL. 

Week 4: Learners will review the signs previously learned. Students will engage in a silent communication activity without voice.

Week 5: The theme for this week is "Around the World." Learners will be introduced to signs for cities, states, and countries around the world. We will engage in voices off signed dialogue about different vacation spots for the summer. 

Week 6: Learners will be introduced to American Sign Language structure, and grammar. Learners will be introduced to common phrases in ASL.

Week 7: Learners will be introduced to signs about different summer time activities and sports such as canoeing, fishing, surfing, swimming and more.

Week 8: Learners will review all signs and concepts learned through-out the duration of the class, and engage in a game of Kahoot! 

Parent note: Kahoot.it! is a third party site. This tool will only be used during class through screen sharing media. There is no sign up required.

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Kahoot.it is a third party site. This tool will only be used during class through screen sharing media. There is no sign up required.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Samoan Cooper

Joined May, 2020

4.9

148reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

3 Degrees

Master's Degree in Education from Lamar University

Bachelor's Degree from University of Houston Downtown

Associate's Degree from Lee College

Hello, I am Samoan! I am passionate about sign language. I started learning the language over 23 years ago. I am a certified sign language interpreter, ASL teacher, and children’s author. I am a former Languages Other Than English (LOTE) High school teacher. I've worked as an interpreter in the education sector (collegiate and K-12) for over 12 years. I graduated college with a Certificate in American Sign Language Communication Skills, an Associate of Arts, a Bachelor of Science, and a Master of Education degree. I am currently attending school to obtain a doctorate of education degree in educational leadership. I fell in love with American Sign Language at the age of 9 years old after going to church with my mother. During the church service, I witnessed sign language interpreters translate the sermon. I was mesmerized by the flow of their hand-shapes. I told my mother that I wanted to learn sign language as well. My mother enrolled me in a sign language class at a local community college during a summer program. I continued to learn sign language throughout high school and college. I have previously volunteered to teach sign language at daycare centers and preschools. American Sign Language is a beautiful language with its own grammar and syntax. I hope to share my love and passion for sign language with others.