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Signing Start offers workshops geared to all ages. Signing Start Workshops combine a vocabulary that is centered around your child’s stage of development. Workshops are all taught Using American Sign Language (ASL) the same vocabulary used by the deaf community.Signing start incorporates the use of songs, stories and real-life examples to help you Give your child a signing start”.

Signing Start offers the flexibility of Setting up your own workshop, in the comfort of your home. With a minimum of 5 families you will benefit from the same course outline as pre-scheduled workshops.

If you have an idea for a workshop I’d love to hear it. Workshops can be provided at Elementary schools, preschools, daycares, resource rooms,and to health care professionals, child care professionals and for people who work with children with special needs. 

 

Course Name Location Duration Age Date Time Price
             
Signing For Baby 208615 Ladner Library 5 sessions 0-36 months  Monday to Friday July 7-11-08 1:00-1:45  
             
Signing For Baby 208038   Ladner Kinsmen House   6 Weeks 0-36 months   Apr-14-08 - May-26-08   1:00-1:45  
             
Sign Language
Parent and Tot
ST-24007
Steveston Community Center  6 Weeks 0-18 months May 13-June 17 1:45-2:30  
             
Sign Language
Parent and Tot
ST-44021
Steveston Community Center  6 Weeks 0-18 months April 1-May 6th   1:45-2:30  
             
Sign Language
Parent and Tot Intermediate(Level 2)
SA-20053 
South Arm Community Center  6 Weeks 0-18 months April 1-May 6th 3:00-:345  
             
Signing For Kids Workshop Contact Signing Start for info on Sign Language classes in your childs school. (After school programs available)    

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Signing For Educators TBA     TBA  
           
Signing in the Park (morning) Signing in the park- available spring/summer 2008 3 Weeks  

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Signing in the Park (afternoon) Signing in the park- available spring/summer 2008 3 Weeks (Suitable for any age) TBA  
             
Sing and Sign SA-20054 South Arm Community Center  6 Weeks 1+ years May 13-June 17 3:45-4:30  
             
Sign Laguage EVERYDAY FOOD SIGNS SA-25241 South Arm Community Center  6 Weeks 0+ years April 1- May 6 3:45-4:30  
             

**All Signing Start workshop fees are non-refundable and non-transferable***

 

To register for workshops please contact: info@signingstart.com

Signing with Autumn really helped her to express herself. By using the signs for “more” and “eat” we were able to greatly reduce Autumn’s frustration in communicating what she wanted. She is 2 now and she speaks full sentences and people are amazed at how advanced her speech is. Not only is she continuing to sign, but she is also teaching her baby brother. 

Nadine
Mom of 2 

 

Signing Start Intro

0-36 months

This workshop is an introduction to teaching your child pre verbal communication by using American Sign Language. You will learn approximately 80-100 signs to get you started.You will be taught getting started tips, hear real life experiences and examples; plus it’s a fun way to meet and interact with other parents.

(Older Siblings welcome- must be registered- a reduced fee may apply)

 

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A Signing Start LEVEL 2

0-36 months

This workshop is an excellent follow up to A Signing Start and/ or A Signing start to Solids. For those of you who would like to increase your baby’s vocabulary that much more! Or for those of you who would like to continue giving your child a signing start.

Pre-requisite- A Signing Start Intro

 

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Signing Start to solids

6-36months

This workshop will focus on Mealtime and food signs. This program will teach you the signs for the foods your baby is eating. As well as words like, spoon, cup, highchair, and table. You will leave this workshop feeling confident to assist your baby to ask you for something to eat and then indicate what they would like. Also a time to meet other new moms who are looking to ask advice on feeding babies. 

 

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Sing and Sign For Toddlers

12 months-4 years

This program is designed for those of you who have an active toddler that loves to sing (and dance). This workshop will teach you a variety of new songs as well as the signs and actions to go with them. We will explore sign language through songs, books and games.

Moms of two or more- this is the workshop for you! Bring your toddler and your new baby and enjoy an hour where they can both be involved!

(Younger siblings must be registered but no Fee applies) 

 

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An older approach to Sing and Sign For toddlers. This workshop is geared towards children who have a passion for learning and a desire to learn some basic sign language. We will explore ASL through sings, games and stories. Younger siblings are welcome space is limites so they must be registerred.

 

 

Signing For Kids

5-9 years old

Signing for kids is a fun way to learn a new language. In this workshop your child will have plenty to show you on the way home! This course covers the fundamental basics to learning Sign Language as well as incorporates deaf culture, songs in sign and beginner conversation skills. 


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Signing For Educators

(Suitable for any age)

This course is geared towards all types of child care professionals and teachers. Teachers use sign language more than they think in their day. But in this course you will learn the “language” behind it all. The outline for this course incorporates days of the week, colors, alphabet and themes of your choice. More and more parents are choosing to teach their children sign language and what a benefit to you if you already know the signs they do!

As this is a very specific class please contact me for rates and workshop availability.

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Signing in the Park

This is a relaxed, non-structured class that incorporates signs to do with outside, park activites, as well as sing and sign songs that are fun for the child in all of us. This workshop is exclusive to families that have already taken previous Signing Start workshops.


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Signing at Christmas

Come and join the fun for 2 hours of Christmas signing ,stories and sign language. We will discover the world of christmas with ASL. Children will have the opportunitly to tell everyone their christmas wish and learn the correct sign for it. Children of all ages are welcome to register.
Fee $15.00 per child

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