ASL: If You Give a Mouse Winter Camp
Does your child love "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff? Explore American Sign Language as you sign the books in this series!
What's included
7 pre-recorded lessons
average 21 mins per video7 weeks
of teacher support2 hrs 25 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
If you love to read "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie", then you'll love these class! Explore American Sign Language through theme-based classes. We'll learn ASL vocabulary and interpret the adorable book series by Laura Numeroff. Explore what happens when you show kindness and give an animal a special gift. I'll show and explain hand signs and repeat for greater retention. Class length varies from 18-25 mins. Students need no prior experience or knowledge. Since this is a self-paced class, you can do classes at your own speed. Come sign with me!
Learning Goals
Learn American Sign vocabulary as we read together Laura Numeroff's endearing book series, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie".
Syllabus
7 Lessons
over 7 WeeksLesson 1:
"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie"
Learn related ASL vocabulary related to mice. Sign "Mouse" from "My Father's Dragon" and Laura Numeroff's book "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie". 20 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
"If You Take a Mouse to School"
Learn American Sign Language vocabulary related to school. Explore the fun activities Mouse does when he embarks on his first day of school. Sign Laura Numeroff's "If You Take a Mouse to School". 20 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
"If You Take a Mouse to the Movies"
Do you go out to the movies? Do you watch movies at home? Learn theme-based American Sign Language vocabulary related to Laura Numeroff's book "If You Take a Mouse to the Movies". Come sign with me! 18 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
"If You Give a Pig a Party"
Explore American Sign Language as you explore vocabulary related to Laura Numeroff's book "If You Give a Pig a Party". Sign it together! 22 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Learning Needs
ASL helps students with multiple learning needs by reinforcing vocabulary. Research has shown incorporating American Sign Language with spoken language improves comprehension, expression, and communication for special education learners.
Supply List
You are more than welcome to read the book series with us, but this is certainly not necessary. Books include: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, If You Give a Pig a Party, If You Give a Moose a Muffin, If You Give a Pig a Pancake, and If You Give a Dog a Donut.
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. Reviews
Self-Paced Class
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weekly or $50 for all content7 pre-recorded lessons
7 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 6-12
