Beginners American Sign Language Class - ASL (Ages 9 - 13)

In this 6 week class, students will meet once-a-week and learn the ASL alphabet, numbers, how to introduce themselves, basic conversation, common words and phrases, animals, food, school signs, sports and hobbies, weather, time words, calendar words, holidays, verbs, adjectives and much more! 

This class is geared towards new to ASL learners. Students will learn while having fun, singing, dancing, games, and being actively engaged. During this course as we review past material at random and do not need prior signs to learn new signs. Handouts and games may be used to help with class and practice in between classes. 

Students will also gain knowledge of the deaf and hard-of-hearing world. ASL is a visual language used to communicate with people who are deaf. This language is necessary for people who were born deaf or people who became deaf for whatever reasons. Hard of hearing are people who have complete or almost complete loss of hearing and they also need ASL to communicate.

Tentative class schedule:

Week 1 -  ASL alphabet and finger spelling
Week 2 - Numbers and common words
Week 3 - Colors
Week 4 - Family names and titles (mom, dad, doctor, etc.)
Week 5 - Common foods
Week 6 - Manners (please, thank you, etc.)