Basic Sign Language for Young Children

Date/Time
Date(s) - Mar 11, 2017
10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Location
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre (2772 East Broadway)

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Using basic sign language is a simple way to enrich daily activities, circle time, stories and songs. During this workshop participants will learn how to sign the alphabet, colors, numbers, animals, foods and basic self-help skills to use with young children.

Objectives:

• To learn basic sign language to use with children.
• To appreciate how using sign language can be a way to enrich our programs.

*Suitable for all early learning child care professionals working with children of any age.

Categories

• Administration and Communication
• Child Growth and Development
• Child Health and Wellbeing
• Early Care and Education
• Family Support

Online
No

Registration Fee
Fee: $65/ FCC Fee: $50

Presenter(s)
Kirin Sandhu

Presenter Information
Kirin is an Early Childhood Educator with a Child & Youth Special Needs Diploma. She received her American Sign Language (ASL) training through the Deaf Children’s Society and she is currently a Child Care Services Consultant at Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre. Kirin has enjoyed working with children and their families in various settings for over 16 years.

Registration Contact Email
rng@wstcoast.org

Registration Contact Phone Number
604-709-5661 ext 221

Registration Link
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=rs5phugab&oeidk=a07edezyl6e2a579e91

Professional Development Certificate
Yes

Professional Development Certificate Credit Hours
4

Required Materials
Bring a bag lunch (½ hour lunch)