Childhood ASL Learning Programs
Childhood Programs
Programs are designed to work beautifully with siblings, mixed ages, or age-specific groups.
Groupings are flexible—great for families, classrooms, or breakout age groups.
My First Signs: Hands Together
Discover the joy of early communication! This interactive class introduces babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to American Sign Language (ASL) through songs, stories, and playful movement. Learn everyday signs like “more,” “book,” and “help” to use at home. A fun and
bonding experience for little ones and their grownups.
Theme: First words, early bonding, and communication
Activities: ASL signs for everyday routines, fingerplays, simple songs, storybook sign-along
Ideal for: Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with caregivers during storytime or early
literacy events.
→ Great for “Mommy & Me” programs, family literacy week, or baby storytime enrichment.
Storytelling & Literacy in ASL
Let your imagination take center stage! Children will explore stories using American Sign Language (ASL), learning how to sign key vocabulary while developing visual storytelling skills. This session features Deaf characters, sign-along moments, and creative movement to support early literacy in a fun and inclusive way.
Theme: Visual storytelling, vocabulary building, Deaf representation
Activities: Learn signs from a featured story, retell using ASL, act-it-out with props or puppets
Ideal for: Toddlers and preschoolers in themed storytimes, early literacy programs, or
preschool visits.
→ Perfect for storytime takeovers, read-aloud weeks, or libraries wanting a story-with-sign
session.
STEM in Sign: Exploring Science Through ASL!
Explore science in a whole new way—through sign language! Children will dive into fun STEM topics like weather, motion, or space while learning ASL signs that match the theme. Includes hands-on activities and visual learning to make science (and sign) come alive!
Theme: Exploring science through sign language
Activities: Learn signs for STEM concepts like weather, motion, and space; participate in a
hands-on science activity
Ideal for: Grades K–5 during STEM weeks, after-school clubs, or summer reading programs.
→ Awesome for science lovers, visual learners, or as a themed week pairing with a STEM book.
Fingerspell Fun: Crafting Our Names in ASL
Learn the American Sign Language alphabet and create your own name banner or bookmark to take home! This creative workshop introduces fingerspelling, Deaf culture, and how people use signs to express identity. Includes a short story and hands-on craft
time.
Theme: Identity, creativity, and ASL alphabet learning
Activities: Learn the ASL alphabet, fingerspell names, decorate a name banner or
bookmark to take home
Ideal for: Grades K–5 during craft hour, maker events, or sensory-friendly afternoons.
→ Perfect for kids who love hands-on learning, self-expression, or name recognition practice.
Introduction to Sign Language (Ages 6–11)
Curious about sign language? This fun and interactive session introduces children to basic ASL vocabulary, Deaf culture, and visual communication. Students will practice common signs for greetings, feelings, people, and library-related terms while learning how sign
language is used in real life.
Theme: ASL foundations and communication awareness
Activities: Learn everyday signs (hello, thank you, friend, book); games, group practice, and
interactive role-play
Ideal for: Grades 1–5 as a stand-alone intro or kick-off to a sign language series.
→ A fantastic first step into the world of visual language and inclusion.