Stories By Hand presents
Little Hands Signing
American Sign Language fun for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the
grownups who love them
Why use sign language with your
little one? Research shows that signing
with your young child can:
•reduce frustration for both you and
your child
•increase your child’s IQ
•stimulate language learning
•enhance bonding
•raise your child’s self-esteem
Little Hands Signing brings the magic of sign language to you and
your child through age-appropriate stories, songs, activities, and
games, along with tips and tricks for caregivers on using signs in
everyday activities. Each theme-based class will introduce and
reinforce signs from a young child’s world. Because our classes use
American Sign Language, you and your child can learn another
language together, with benefits to last a lifetime. Best of all, it’s so
much fun, you won’t even realize you’re learning! Little Hands Signing
classes are based on the award-winning SIGN with your BABY®
program by Dr. Joseph Garcia. Presenter Kathy MacMillan is a
certified member of the Sign2Me® Presenters' Network.
"Kathy really engages preschool audiences well. My child is an
extremely energetic 4.5 year old, and she really held his attention.
Learning the signs was such a tangible accomplishment for him that
not only was it fun, but he felt great about doing it and sharing it with
others. We still use many of the signs we learned, and they are
particularly great for correcting him gently in public. (I often sign "sit
down" in restaurants). Also, unlike many other "art activities" I see
given to preschoolers at library storytimes or the like, her projects
provide high quality enrichment/reinforcement of the material
presented." - Sara, a mom from Woodbine, MD
Summer 2010 Class Schedule
Carroll County:
Free classes offered through Carroll County Public Library
Eldersburg Branch
6400 West Hemlock Drive
Eldersburg, MD 21784
(410) 795-3520
August 13, 20, 27, 2010
Baby Class (for ages birth-24 months with adult): Fridays at 9:45 AM
Toddler Class (for ages 2-4 with adult): Fridays at 10:45 AM
August 13: Summer Signs
August 20: Playtime Signs
August 27: Animal Signs
Drop-in classes (no registration required)
For more information, see library.carr.org
Fall 2010 Class Schedule
Baltimore County, Owings Mills:
Class location:
7 Beth Court
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 739-0716
For ages birth-3 with adult.
Thursdays at 9:30 AM
September 16, 23, 30 & October 7, 14, 21 (6 week session)
Weekly themes will be selected by attendees at first class.
Cost for 6-week session:
$100 per parent/child pair; $25 for each additional child ages 0-3
Registration and payment must be received by September 2, 2010 to
reserve a space. For registration information, click here.
Baltimore County, Hereford:
Free classes offered through Baltimore County Public Library.
Hereford Branch
16940 York Road
Hereford, MD 21111
(410) 887-1919
For ages birth-24 months with adult.
Free program; registration required.
1st Tuesday of the month at 10:30 AM
September 7: First Signs
October 5: Fall Signs
November 2: Food Signs
December 7: Safety Signs
January 4: Nice Play Signs
For more information, see www.bcpl.info.
Carroll County, Eldersburg:
Free classes offered through Carroll County Public Library
Eldersburg Branch
6400 West Hemlock Drive
Eldersburg, MD 21784
(410) 795-3520
Baby Class (ages birth-24 months with adult): Fridays at 9:45 AM
Toddler Class (ages 2-4 with adult): Fridays at 10:45 AM
September 10: Starting to Sign
September 24: Family Signs
October 1: Fall Signs
October 22: Dress-Up Signs
November 5: Celebration Signs
Drop-in classes (no registration required)
For more information, see library.carr.org
If these classes are not convenient for you, click here to learn
more about setting up a class for your family or group!
Click here for a complete chronological list of upcoming
programs and classes.
Little Hands Signing
American Sign Language fun for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the
grownups who love them
Why use sign language with your
little one? Research shows that signing
with your young child can:
•reduce frustration for both you and
your child
•increase your child’s IQ
•stimulate language learning
•enhance bonding
•raise your child’s self-esteem
Little Hands Signing brings the magic of sign language to you and
your child through age-appropriate stories, songs, activities, and
games, along with tips and tricks for caregivers on using signs in
everyday activities. Each theme-based class will introduce and
reinforce signs from a young child’s world. Because our classes use
American Sign Language, you and your child can learn another
language together, with benefits to last a lifetime. Best of all, it’s so
much fun, you won’t even realize you’re learning! Little Hands Signing
classes are based on the award-winning SIGN with your BABY®
program by Dr. Joseph Garcia. Presenter Kathy MacMillan is a
certified member of the Sign2Me® Presenters' Network.
"Kathy really engages preschool audiences well. My child is an
extremely energetic 4.5 year old, and she really held his attention.
Learning the signs was such a tangible accomplishment for him that
not only was it fun, but he felt great about doing it and sharing it with
others. We still use many of the signs we learned, and they are
particularly great for correcting him gently in public. (I often sign "sit
down" in restaurants). Also, unlike many other "art activities" I see
given to preschoolers at library storytimes or the like, her projects
provide high quality enrichment/reinforcement of the material
presented." - Sara, a mom from Woodbine, MD
Summer 2010 Class Schedule
Carroll County:
Free classes offered through Carroll County Public Library
Eldersburg Branch
6400 West Hemlock Drive
Eldersburg, MD 21784
(410) 795-3520
August 13, 20, 27, 2010
Baby Class (for ages birth-24 months with adult): Fridays at 9:45 AM
Toddler Class (for ages 2-4 with adult): Fridays at 10:45 AM
August 13: Summer Signs
August 20: Playtime Signs
August 27: Animal Signs
Drop-in classes (no registration required)
For more information, see library.carr.org
Fall 2010 Class Schedule
Baltimore County, Owings Mills:
Class location:
7 Beth Court
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 739-0716
For ages birth-3 with adult.
Thursdays at 9:30 AM
September 16, 23, 30 & October 7, 14, 21 (6 week session)
Weekly themes will be selected by attendees at first class.
Cost for 6-week session:
$100 per parent/child pair; $25 for each additional child ages 0-3
Registration and payment must be received by September 2, 2010 to
reserve a space. For registration information, click here.
Baltimore County, Hereford:
Free classes offered through Baltimore County Public Library.
Hereford Branch
16940 York Road
Hereford, MD 21111
(410) 887-1919
For ages birth-24 months with adult.
Free program; registration required.
1st Tuesday of the month at 10:30 AM
September 7: First Signs
October 5: Fall Signs
November 2: Food Signs
December 7: Safety Signs
January 4: Nice Play Signs
For more information, see www.bcpl.info.
Carroll County, Eldersburg:
Free classes offered through Carroll County Public Library
Eldersburg Branch
6400 West Hemlock Drive
Eldersburg, MD 21784
(410) 795-3520
Baby Class (ages birth-24 months with adult): Fridays at 9:45 AM
Toddler Class (ages 2-4 with adult): Fridays at 10:45 AM
September 10: Starting to Sign
September 24: Family Signs
October 1: Fall Signs
October 22: Dress-Up Signs
November 5: Celebration Signs
Drop-in classes (no registration required)
For more information, see library.carr.org
If these classes are not convenient for you, click here to learn
more about setting up a class for your family or group!
Click here for a complete chronological list of upcoming
programs and classes.
American Sign Language Services
from
Kathy MacMillan
ASL interpreter, instructor, consultant, writer, and signing storyteller
from
Kathy MacMillan
ASL interpreter, instructor, consultant, writer, and signing storyteller
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-Overview
-Program descriptions
-Collaborative Summer Reading
-Sign language birthday parties
-What others say
-Upcoming performances
-Book a program
-Upcoming classes
-Private tutoring
-Classes by request
-Overview
-Workshop descriptions
-Workshop participants say
-Book a workshop
-Books
-Articles
-Recommended ASL
resources
-Tips for working with an
interpreter
-Signing with babies
-How to communicate with
someone who is deaf
-Program descriptions
-Collaborative Summer Reading
-Sign language birthday parties
-What others say
-Upcoming performances
-Book a program
-Upcoming classes
-Private tutoring
-Classes by request
-Overview
-Workshop descriptions
-Workshop participants say
-Book a workshop
-Books
-Articles
-Recommended ASL
resources
-Tips for working with an
interpreter
-Signing with babies
-How to communicate with
someone who is deaf