What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. I will share links that I believe are helpful to the student's progress but are not required.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Beginner Level
Welcome to ASL Kids Club! 🤟🏼 -SOME VOICE - DEAF & HH TEACHERS- Join us for a fun and interactive journey into American Sign Language! Our ASL Kids Club is a practice club where we dive into the world of signing, making it a blast to learn and use ASL. Each week, we’ll explore exciting new topics and practice the vocabulary. From getting to know each other to sharing your favorite activities, you’ll have a chance to learn and practice signing in a lively and engaging environment. Please note that this class is for students who have already completed some form of ASL class or course and is intended for students to practice their signing skills. If you are interested in having your child learn ASL in a structured setting where content builds each week, please check out our profile page and sign up for our various courses. Our classes are held live on Zoom twice a week, so you can pop in anytime that fits your schedule. We’re all about making learning convenient and accessible for you! Our teaching style is fun and easy-going, but we’re precise when it comes to making the signs correctly. Don’t worry if we repeat things – practice makes perfect, and we’re here to help you master ASL! Duration: August 4, 2024 - Dec 29 2024 Week 1 (Week of August 4, 2024) Introduction & Orientation Meet & Greet Overview of ASL and Deaf Culture Basic Signs: Alphabet and Numbers Icebreaker Game: ASL Bingo Week 2 (Week of August 11, 2024) Basic Greetings & Introductions Common Phrases (Hello, How are you?) Practice Sessions Activity: Sign Language Scavenger Hunt Week 3 (Week of August 18, 2024) Everyday Vocabulary Food and Drink Signs Role-Playing: Ordering at a Restaurant Game: ASL Charades Week 4 (Week of August 25, 2024) Family & Friends Signs for Family Members and Friends Practice: Introduce Your Family in ASL Activity: Family Tree Project Week 5 (Week of September 1, 2024) Daily Routines Signs for Daily Activities (Wake up, Eat, Sleep) Practice: Describe Your Day in ASL Game: ASL Pictionary Week 6 (Week of September 8, 2024) Emotions & Feelings Signs for Common Emotions Practice: Express How You Feel Activity: Emotion Flashcards Week 7 (Week of September 15, 2024) School & Education School-Related Vocabulary (Teacher, Student, Book) Practice: Classroom Conversations Game: ASL Jeopardy Week 8 (Week of September 22, 2024) Colors & Numbers Review Review and Practice Game: ASL Memory Match Week 9 (Week of September 29, 2024) Animals & Nature Signs for Animals and Nature Elements Practice: Describe Your Favorite Animal Activity: ASL Animal Safari Week 10 (Week of October 6, 2024) Places & Locations Signs for Common Places (Home, Park, Store) Practice: Giving Directions Game: Virtual Field Trip Week 11 (Week of October 13, 2024) Hobbies & Interests Signs for Hobbies and Activities Practice: Describe Your Hobby Activity: Show and Tell in ASL Week 12 (Week of October 20, 2024) Review & Practice Comprehensive Review of Learned Signs Practice Sessions Game: ASL Kahoot Quiz Week 13 (Week of October 27, 2024) ASL Storytelling Introduction to ASL Storytelling Practice: Create a Simple Story Activity: Storytelling Circle Week 14 (Week of November 3, 2024) Basic Conversations Putting It All Together: Conversations Role-Playing: Everyday Situations Game: ASL Conversation Relay Week 15 (Week of November 10, 2024) Deaf Culture Learn about Deaf Culture and History Guest Speaker (if possible) Activity: Cultural Research Project Week 16 (Week of November 17, 2024) Descriptive Signs Signs for Colors, Shapes, and Sizes Practice: Describing Objects Activity: ASL Art Project Week 17 (Week of November 24, 2024) Travel & Transportation Signs for Modes of Transportation Practice: Giving Travel Directions Game: ASL Travel Bingo Week 18 (Week of December 1, 2024) Occupations & Professions Signs for Common Jobs Practice: Describing Job Duties Activity: Career Day Role-Playing Week 19 (Week of December 8, 2024) Health & Medicine Signs for Body Parts and Common Illnesses Practice: Describing Symptoms Game: ASL Medical Jeopardy Week 20 (Week of December 15, 2024) Holiday & Seasonal Signs Signs for Holidays and Seasons Practice: Discussing Holiday Plans Activity: ASL Holiday Card Exchange Week 21 (Week of December 22, 2024) Review & Practice Comprehensive Review of Learned Signs Practice Sessions Game: ASL Trivia Week 22 (Week of December 29, 2024) New Year Resolutions Signs for Goals and Resolutions Practice: Sharing Your Resolutions Activity: ASL Vision Board Get ready for lots of interaction! We have interactive games, class discussions, and plenty of opportunities for you to ask questions. Feel brave? Show off your signing skills in front of the class for feedback! We’ll also use slides and video clips to keep things interesting and engaging. Come join us at the ASL Kids Club and start signing your way to new friendships and fun! 👐✨
Learning Goals
✅ Basic ASL vocabulary (e.g., everyday signs for people, places, and activities)
✅ Ability to introduce oneself and hold a simple conversation in ASL
✅ Familiarity with finger spelling and recognizing common letter patterns
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will be using outside websites such as Google and Youtube to assist in learning, playing interactive games, and tools to help manage slide show presentations, flashcards, videos, and quiz games.
Here is the list of websites...
*I will be sharing my screen on Zoom so no account is needed in order to participate. *
Google Jamboard
Canva
Pre-Requisites
✅ ABC's in American Sign Language
Supply List
This class works best if students work on an iPad, Desktop, or Laptop.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have teaching certificates
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
New York Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
The ASL Kids Club is proud to offer an exceptional learning experience guided by a team of highly skilled and certified teachers. Our instructors include nationally certified interpreters, seasoned educators, and experienced tutors, ensuring that every student receives the highest quality education.
Several of our teachers are Deaf, bringing invaluable perspectives and authentic experiences to our program. This diversity enhances our teaching approach, providing students with a deeper understanding and appreciation of American Sign Language and Deaf culture.
Ms.Trina is the founder of ASL Kids Club and has over 20 years of experience teaching and working in school districts with both Deaf and hearing children. This extensive background has allowed her to hand-select each teacher to ensure that students receive top-tier instruction.
Our educators boast impressive credentials and experiences:
- One teacher has spent over two decades as an Educational Interpreter and Tutor, working closely with deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Their passion for sign language is driven by personal experiences with Deaf family members.
- Another teacher is proficient in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, American Sign Language, and Nicaraguan Sign Language. With over 10 years of teaching experience, they have served in various roles such as teaching, assisting, and mentoring students and interpreters.
- We also have a Deaf educator with expertise in speech, lipreading, and sign language. Their patience and kindness have positively impacted many students through their work as a tutor and assistant teacher at the School for the Deaf.
Together, our team is committed to providing an enriching ASL learning experience that accommodates diverse backgrounds and fosters growth.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 28 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
3-10 learners per class