ASL: Dinosaur Signs
Does your kiddo love dinosaurs? Learn American Sign vocabulary for animals that lived during the time of the dinosaurs. Then, explore how dinosaurs lived as we sign Lucille Recht Penner's book "Baby Dinosaurs".
What's included
1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
This class integrates American Sign Language with science. Learn about the animals that lived at the time of dinosaurs. Learn how baby dinosaurs grow as we sign "Baby Dinosaurs" by Lucille Recht Penner. Signing a book is a fantastic way to learn tons of ASL vocabulary while increasing student retention of knowledge since it is kinesthetic learning. Students need no prior experience or knowledge. Experience ASL vocabulary through detailed explanations of hand signs and repetition. I love sparking students' love of science and ASL! Come sign with me!
Learning Goals
Learn American Sign Language vocabulary.Learn what animals lived during the time of dinosaurs.
Syllabus
1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
ASL Dinosaur Signs
Learn American Sign Language vocabulary for animals that lived during the time of the dinosaurs. Then, explore the world of dinosaurs as we sign Lucille Recht Penner's book "Baby Dinosaurs". 29 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Learning Needs
ASL helps students with multiple learning needs by reinforcing vocabulary. Research has shown incorporating sign language with spoken language improves comprehension, expression, and communication for special education learners.
Supply List
You are welcome to get Lucille Recht Penner's book, "Baby Dinosaurs", and follow along with us. But it's not necessary for this class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Science
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Lynchburg (formerly Lynchburg College)
Bachelor's Degree in Science from James Madison University
I have taught Little Signers ASL to preschool and elementary students over the past 10 years. I have a Masters in Education with a certification in K-6th, biology, and earth science. I have a Bachelors of Science in Biology with an Environmental Studies minor. I am a former public school teacher of 5 yrs and homeschool teacher of 10 yrs. I completed ASL I, II, III, & V in college and interpret for a Deaf family in church. I am also a 200 hr certified Yoga Teacher with additional certifications in Kids Yoga, Mommy Me Yoga, and Prenatal Yoga. In addition to teaching on Outschool, I teach a weekly live online Little Signers class.
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