ASL 1: Beginner American Sign Language 10-Week Course (Ages 5-9)
ASL 1 American Sign Language course is designed to introduce young children to American Sign Language. This fun and engaging class takes students from learning the ABCs to having simple conversations, using games and activities
Ms.Trina's ASL Club
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(51)
What's included
10 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework is optionalAssessment
1-2 throughout the classCertificate of Completion
Certificate of completion - score of 80% or more- in all classes & Course Every student will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Students will be given opportunities to complete homework activities for feedback and a grade that will be applied to their certificate at the end of the course.Class Experience
Beginner Level
Welcome to ASL Kids Club! 🎉- HAS SOME VOICE - HEARING & DEAF TEACHERS 👩🏽💻 Check out our Syllabus for subjects we will learn! 🎉 Get Ready to Dive into the World of ASL! 🌟 Join us for an exciting journey through American Sign Language in our ASL Club Series (Levels 1-4) on Outschool! Whether you're a total beginner or continuing your ASL adventure, there's a place for you here. You can join any level at any time, and we also offer weekly ASL Practice Clubs to reinforce and expand your signing skills. What Makes This Course So Special? ✅ Interactive Live Classes: Learn ASL vocabulary and sentence structure directly from your teacher with engaging demonstrations and hands-on practice. ✅ Weekly Topics: Each lesson focuses on a unique theme, so you're always learning something new and exciting. ✅ Small Class Sizes: With no more than 10 students per session, you'll get personalized guidance to ensure you sign correctly and confidently. ✅ Exclusive Resources: After every lesson, you'll receive links to practice videos and fun online games that you can keep forever to review and enhance your skills. ✅ Handouts Included: Visual aids with pictures of the signs taught in class will help you practice even outside of class time. ✅ Fun Brain Breaks: Learn while playing with engaging activities that make learning ASL a blast! By the time you complete Level 4, you'll have intermediate fluency and conversational signing skills, ready to communicate confidently in ASL. Plus, you'll gain valuable insights into the vibrant world of the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Don't miss out—start your ASL journey today and experience the joy of learning a new language in a fun and supportive environment. See you in class! 👋✨ Join us for an exciting journey into ASL with year-long classes and weekly practice clubs running from August to May, where you'll build strong signing skills, and June and July Summer Camps. Have questions? Feel free to reach out—I can’t wait to share the beauty of ASL with you! 🌟
Learning Goals
Develop basic conversational skillsIntroduce oneself
Syllabus
4 Units
10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksUnit 1: Introduction to ASL & Fingerspelling
Lesson 1:
Mastering the ABCs
Learn the ASL alphabet and how to fingerspell. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Introduction to Fingerspelling
Students will focus on clear handshapes and practice fingerspelling their names and classmates' names. 30 mins online live lesson
Unit 2: Starting Conversations in ASL
Lesson 3:
First Words & Greetings
Learn basic greetings and first words used in everyday conversations. Get comfortable with introductions in ASL. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Let’s Eat! Signs for Food & Drink
Learn how to sign common foods and drinks. Practice having simple food-related conversations. 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students must have their cameras on for each lesson to ensure they can see each other’s hands while signing.
Pre-Requisites
No sign skills required.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
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.
Joined June, 2022
4.7
51reviews
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.
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Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $150 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
30 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
2-10 learners per class
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