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(Unit 3) Topic 10: Basic Sign Language for Young Children

1 Clock Hour of Early Childhood Education

Unit 3 Topic 10 Agenda:

​Topic 10 Page 1

1. Unit 3 Topic 10 Agenda
2. ​Introduction to ASL
3. ​Deaf Society and Culture​
4. Cultural Influences on Language  ​
5. Introduction to Basic Sign Language for Young Children
6. Why Sign?
7. Beginning Signs
8. Recommended Signs
9. Recommended Signs Video
10. Benefits of Learning Sign Language Video
11. Sign Language Supports Development
12. Sign Language Myths
13. Common Signs for Young Children
14. Incorporating Sign Language
15. Signing Field Trip
16. Practice Signing
17. Sign Language Games
18. Using Sign Language in the Classroom
19. End of Topic 10 Assessment Quiz​

Competency Statement III
​Unit 3 Evaluation Form
​Unit 3 Review

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Topic 10 Course Description:
1 Clock Hour
CDA Settings:

• Infant/Toddler
• Preschool
• Family Child Care (Mixed-Age)

​Sign Language has become a popular and effective tool in communicating with young children. Caregivers, parents, and teachers are learning to utilize Sign Language as a tool for communicating with infants and toddlers as well as a classroom management tool. This course is designed for teachers, caregivers, parents and others who are interested in learning a basic set of appropriate sign language skills to practice and teach to young children.

Learning Outcomes:

• ​Recall basic signs to use with young children
• Explain the benefits of sign language use with young children
• Discuss why sign language may be helpful for young children

**  A special thank you to Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed for developing the curriculum for this course. **

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