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
Upcoming Class Schedule
This page lists ongoing classes and series only. For a complete
schedule including one-time programs, click here.
**Class groups are currently forming in the
Towson/Perry Hall and Ellicott City areas. For more
information, contact info@kathymacmillan.com.**
Carroll County, MD: Finksburg
Free classes offered through Carroll County Public Library
Finksburg Branch
2265 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
410.386.4505
Baby Class (for ages birth-24 months with adult): Fridays at 9:45 AM
Toddler Class (for ages 2-4 with adult): Fridays at 11:00 AM
February 10: Food Signs
February 17: Diaper and Potty Signs
February 24: Playtime Signs
Drop-in classes (no registration required)
For more information, see library.carr.org
Carroll County, MD: Eldersburg
Free classes offered through Carroll County Public Library
Eldersburg Branch
6400 West Hemlock Drive
Eldersburg, MD 21784
(410) 795-3520
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
April 27: Our Signing Day
May 4: Spring Signs
May 25: Farm Signs
June 1: Sing and Sign
June 15: Diaper and Potty Signs
June 22: In My Mailbox Signs
June 29: Summer Signs
July 13: Safety Signs
July 20: Food Signs
July 27: Playtime 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
Upcoming Class Schedule
This page lists ongoing classes and series only. For a complete
schedule including one-time programs, click here.
**Class groups are currently forming in the
Towson/Perry Hall and Ellicott City areas. For more
information, contact info@kathymacmillan.com.**
Carroll County, MD: Finksburg
Free classes offered through Carroll County Public Library
Finksburg Branch
2265 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
410.386.4505
Baby Class (for ages birth-24 months with adult): Fridays at 9:45 AM
Toddler Class (for ages 2-4 with adult): Fridays at 11:00 AM
February 10: Food Signs
February 17: Diaper and Potty Signs
February 24: Playtime Signs
Drop-in classes (no registration required)
For more information, see library.carr.org
Carroll County, MD: Eldersburg
Free classes offered through Carroll County Public Library
Eldersburg Branch
6400 West Hemlock Drive
Eldersburg, MD 21784
(410) 795-3520
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
April 27: Our Signing Day
May 4: Spring Signs
May 25: Farm Signs
June 1: Sing and Sign
June 15: Diaper and Potty Signs
June 22: In My Mailbox Signs
June 29: Summer Signs
July 13: Safety Signs
July 20: Food Signs
July 27: Playtime 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