BABY Sign Language in Play (5 months - 24 months)
Classes are play-based with strategy sessions included each week. Our teachers' training in speech and language development means that families will learn more than just signs and we go WAY beyond "more", "milk", and "all done"! Families will learn the tricks-of-the-trade, the HOW TO of signing. Research-based strategies are incorporated into all activities giving families opportunities to practice signs and techniques during class. All of this practice (and immediate feedback from an instructor) means families can walk away from class confident in their ability to carryover signing at home. This is crucial for success! Through songs, play, and strategy discussions, families learn how to sign effectively during the day, increase the intimacy of their interactions, enhance concept development and verbal language development, and understand how their baby sees & enjoys her world!!
PELP's Sign Language in Play classes are play-based classes that excite families about using American Sign Language (ASL). Whether you want to help your baby or toddler communicate or give your preschooler the chance to learn ASL as a second language, we offer the most comprehensive classes in town!
"Isabella is a signing machine! I really can't imagine what our lives would be like with out her ability to communicate this way. THANK YOU for this gift. It's truly amazing!" -Ana, mom to Isabella, 13mos
Our classes are the only classes in Portland designed and taught by licensed Speech-Language Pathologists and Deaf Education Specialists who have years of experience signing with babies, children and parents. Our experience and extensive training in language acquisition make our classes one of a kind and set families up for success in their signing journeys. We are passionate about parent/child relationships, language, and language development and we love sharing our passion with families!
Beginner Basics
1 time, 1 hour 15mins, $30
*offered for private groups only at this time, contact us to schedule a class for your group
An intro to the basics, learn 30+ signs, and essential strategies for success. Great for child care centers and families with full schedules.
Series A: Start Signing with Success
*this is the class most families begin with*
Signs: meal time, fun-time, daily routine, early animals and more
Targets 80+ signs
Strategies for signing effectively, enhancing language development, recognizing baby's first signs, encouraging baby to sign back, helping baby to notice signs and more.
Series B: Signs for Early Learning
*pre-requisite completion of Series A*, 11mos+
Signs: outside, farm animals, opposites, family and more
Targets 80+ signs
Focus on signing to extend and further interactions and support understanding
Series C: Advanced/Abstract Concepts
*pre-req completion of Series A*, 11mos+
Signs: transportation, emotions, colors and more
Targets 80+ signs
Focus on signs for advanced concepts and signs to support spoken language
In-Home Groups (Baby Sign)
We will bring our classes to your mom's group or play group.
Taking a class in your home is a fun, meaninful way to embark on your signing journey and come together with friends each week.
* Any of the SERIES classes above: 5+ families, $96/family (contact us for pricing for smaller groups)
* BEGINNER BASICS: 5+ families, $30/family (contact us for pricing for smaller groups)
please note, prices above are for groups in Portland proper. Contact us for pricing outside of the Portland metro area
Baby Sign Language in Play TEACHER TRAINING
For childcare providers and staff. Participants will learn the benefits of signing, how to get started signing in the classroom, tips for speeding children's acquisition of signs and more. Teachers will also learn how to sign a variety of songs and games for carryover in the classroom. Contact us for pricing for your school.
PRESCHOOL Sign Language in Play (2-5 yrs)
Children have always loved adding hand movements to songs like "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and "The Isty Bitsy Spider". Adding ASL to the mix is a natural supplement to learning. Our highly trained, enthusiastic teachers will excite your child about using ASL. Through our engaging curriculum, children will experience success communicating in this new language from day one! Our classes embrace all learning styles by incorporating movement, visuals, songs, games lots of fun into everything we do!
On-site at your child's school OR as an In-home Group
In-Home Groups (Preschool) *currently offered in the Vancouver area - contact us about other areas*
We will bring our classes to your child's play group.
Offering a class in your home is a fun, meaningful way to learn a second language. Classes are offered in 6 lesson increments.
1 child: $45/lesson
2 children: $50/lesson ($25 per child)
3 children: $60/lesson ($20 per child)
4 children: $70/lesson ($17.50 per child)
5 children: $75/lesson ($15 per child)
6 children: $84/lesson ($14 per child)
7+ children: $13/child per lesson
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