Birds: ASL & Yoga
Does your kid like birds? Explore the world of birds through American Sign Language and Kids Yoga.
What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
This class integrates American Sign Language and Kids Yoga. Learn ASL for birds and their characteristics, food, habitats, and behaviors. Experience ASL vocabulary through detailed explanations of hand signs and repetition. Then, reinforce the signs in our bird-themed Kids Yoga. Invite healthy movement that increases confidence, strength, flexibility, and balance while becoming familiar with breath awareness. Students need no prior experience or knowledge. Classes range from 12-25 minutes. Experience my passion, energy, and love of teaching ASL and Kids Yoga! Come learn and have fun with me!
Learning Goals
Learn American Sign Language vocabulary for bird characteristics, habitats, food, and behaviors.Learn a variety of bird yoga poses that invite strength and balance.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
ASL: Bird Signs
Learn signs for a variety of birds and the song, "Way Up in the Sky". 16 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Bird Yoga
There are so many fun yoga poses related to birds! Let's explore the world of grounding, feathers, and flight. 31 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
ASL: More Bird Signs
Learn American Sign Language for birds and their characteristics. Learn numbers so you can sign the song, "Five Little Birds". 19 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Bird Flight Yoga
There are so many yoga poses that reflect the flight of birds. Play with your strength and balance. Come fly with us! 27 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Learning Needs
ASL helps special needs students by reinforcing vocabulary & improving comprehension, expression, & communication. Yoga's kinesthetics helps kids with ADHD & autism by increasing coordination, focus, & strength while decreasing anxiety.
Parental Guidance
For the yoga class: There is always a risk of injury for physical activities. Please encourage your child to follow instructions and move how it feels most comfortable. Don't go beyond your limits. Please have water available to drink during 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 taught Kids Yoga, Family Yoga, and Baby Toddler Me Yoga since 2012. 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 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.
I've taught Kids Yoga with Parks & Recreation, Camp Kum-Ba-Yah summer camp and after-school program, and STEM camps. I taught weekly in-person and online Kids Yoga at Governors Charter Academy for 4 yrs. Kids Yoga is my passion! Come sign and do yoga with me!Reviews
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$14
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Ages: 6-14
