SIGNING FINGERS tm PROGRAMS:
One of the greatest features of Signing Fingers, LLC is the flexibility and skill level of the developers and instructors. Choose from any one of the classes or workshops we offer or contact us to tailor a program to meet your individual needs. All of our programs can be conducted either center based or in the comfort and convenience of your own home.
1. Sign-Me-Silly: A Mommy & Me Class
This class is specially designed for parents and their children ages 3-36 months. You and your child can enjoy the excitement and benefits of two-way communication long before your baby can talk. Enjoy themed classes of music, songs, stories, movement, play and silly-fun while learning American Sign Language along the way. All classes are 6 weeks in length and 45 minutes long. Included are a free music CD and related sign/song book. Have fun with your baby while learning something new!!
Four levels are available.
Level I Topics: Animals, Family, Food, Body, Diaper
Level II Topics: Clothes, Manners, Things that Go, Toy, Bedtime
Level III Topics: Verbs, Feelings, Happy Birthday Celebrations & More Animals
Level IV Topics: Colors, Numbers, Alphabet & Much More
2. Super Signers: After-school Enrichment Program
Interested in learning a second language while having fun? Learn the basics and beauty of American Sign Language through music, art, drama, literature and movement. Core information will be covered and reinforced in each session including vocabulary and themes for students progressing through both sessions.
3. Signing Fingers in Schools and Day Care Centers
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind music, dance, art, language, story & movement class in one! You and your students can learn the basics for exciting topics such as food, feelings, playtime, colors, numbers and the alphabet. This is a great supplement to your current curriculum or as an enrichment after-school. The program can be tailored to match your school's curriculum while offered on a weekly or monthly, quarterly or one-time basis. Ask about our great "holiday specials".
Signing Fingers sm Classes
30 minute classes (we will customize for your needs)
Can be offered weekly or as monthly "specials"
Add a second language enrichment program to your school
Help preverbal babies and infants communicate
Reinforce pre-reading concepts for preschoolers
Strengthen pre-academic concepts
Great for children ages birth through school age
Great for schools, moms' groups, parents, therapists, teachers, educators, day care center providers, private organizations.
Contact for pricing information.
4. School/Staff Training
5. Prenatal Workshop/Welcome to the World of Signing
You will learn about the basics and benefits of signing and ways to incorporate sign language into your daily interactions.
Offered as 2-45 minute or 1-90 minute workshop (great for expecting-parents, family and friends). Walk away with workshop material, an easy reference guide and a great foundation to start signing with your baby. Contact us for a center near you.
6. Adult Education
Join us for an "adult" sign language class created for ages 10-100! Improve your own communication with a loved one, client, friend or just expand your horizons by learning a new language!
7. Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts
8. Tutoring
Ask about individual and small group ASL tutoring for children of any age, Deaf or Hearing. Academic tutoring for Deaf students also available.
Available in Morris, Essex, Sussex & Union Counties
Places we've been...
*Supported by "Prenatally Yours" as well as Maternal-Fetal Medicine at MorristownMemorialHospital*
Marie Katzenback Family Event, October 2005
Kids Expo Family Event, September 2005
The Learning Experience Day Care & Enrichment Centers Summer Arts Festival, July 2005
Babies R Us --Expectant Parents Seminar (offered various times throughout the year). A free information session about signing with your baby
Liberty Science Center Deaf & Hard of Hearing Awareness Day -- May 15th 10am-5pm We celebrated Deaf & Hard of Hearing Awareness Day at the Liberty Science Center & learned about the wonderful beauty and benefits of sign language for all babies, children & adults.
