Thanksgiving ASL & Yoga
Celebrate Thanksgiving as you explore the world of American Sign Language and yoga. Sign several Thanksgiving songs. Invite strength, balance, and flexibility doing Thanksgiving Yoga.
What's included
3 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
This class integrates American Sign Language and Kids Yoga. Learn ASL vocabulary for Thanksgiving history, traditions, and songs. Experience ASL vocabulary through detailed explanations of hand signs and repetition. Invite healthy movement in Kids Yoga to increases confidence, strength, flexibility, and balance. Students need no prior experience or knowledge. Classes range from 11-29 minutes. Experience my passion, energy, and love of teaching ASL and Kids Yoga!
Learning Goals
Learn ASL for Thanksgiving vocabulary.Sign 4 Thanksgiving songs.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Thanksgiving
Learn American Sign Language for many traditions of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. Sign and sign the song "Thanksgiving's Coming Soon". 11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Thanksgiving Signs
Learn American Sign Language vocabulary for Thanksgiving traditions and food. Sign a variety of Thanksgiving songs: "I am Thankful", "Let's Be Thankful", "Thanksgiving is Coming Soon", and "Thanksgiving". 20 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Thankful Thanksgiving Yoga
There is so much for us to be thankful for! Engage in playful Thanksgiving based poses as we keep coming back to what we are thankful for. 29 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
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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$15
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3 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 5-14
