ASL Kids Club Weekly Sign Language Practice High School Beginner/Intermediate
Sign language practice class for high school students, focusing on immersive ASL practice and real-world conversation skills. Led by native signers, this interactive class builds confidence in signing through engaging activities!
Ms.Trina's ASL Club
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(52)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. We encourage students to regularly check the classroom for assigned homework. This homework is designed to strengthen what they're learning in class. Additionally, they will find links to digital programs that can help them study the words they've learned during the course.Assessment
At the conclusion of each unit, we provide a brief assessment to monitor the progress of every student.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Welcome to ASL Kids Club! 🤟🏼 - VOICE - DEAF, HEARING & 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! 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
✔️ Enhance fluency and confidence in everyday conversations.✔️ Practice and improve understanding of ASL grammar.
Other Details
Learning Needs
We provide support through closed captions, visual aids, and audio options in most classes, helping each student engage in ways that suit their learning style. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment.
Parental Guidance
Students must have their cameras on for each lesson to ensure they can see each other’s hands while signing.
We will be utilizing external websites like Kahoots, Gimkit and YouTube to enhance the learning experience. These platforms will be employed for interactive games and to manage slide show presentations, flashcards, videos, and quiz games.
Pre-Requisites
Learners should be familiar with the ASL alphabet before joining this class. Upon enrollment, students can download an attachment in the classroom that includes the American Sign Language alphabet to review.
Joined June, 2022
4.7
52reviews
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
$17
weekly1x per week
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-10 learners per class
