My Smart Hands – Basic Baby Sign Language
Date/Time
Date(s) - Mar 7, 2022 - Apr 4, 2022
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre (2772 East Broadway)
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Description:
Every Monday and Friday, March 7, 11, 18, 21, 25, 28 & April 1 and 4, 2022, 2022 (1.5 hours online x 8 sessions)
Babies begin to gesture at a fairly early age; putting their hands in the air to be picked up, pointing at things they want etc. They quickly learn that these movements will elicit a reaction from their parents and caregivers. Taking that natural gesturing to the next level, parents / caregivers have started to teach their children specific signs that they can use to communicate their needs. MySmartHands uses signs taken from a real sign language such as ASL in North America. By using ASL signs with babies you are not teaching them the actual language, you are simply using the exact sign for the exact English word. Creator Laura Berg designed this program with fun interactive activities and songs that can be taught in an adult / baby playgroup atmosphere or in a more adult friendly setting.
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre | WCCRC
Categories
- Child Growth and Development
- Early Care and Education
- Infant/Toddler
- Online
- Special Needs
- Service Partnership: Vancouver Early Years Partnership
- Service System: CCRR
Target Audience
Suitable for students and novice early care and learning professionals working with children of all ages, from infants/toddlers to school age children, including children with extra support needs.
Online
Yes
Professional Development Certificate
Yes
Professional Development Certificate Credit Hours
12
Registration Fee
$175 (promotional fee includes workbook)
Registration Space
FULL
Registration Contact Email
pro-d@wstcoast.org
Registration Contact Phone Number
604-709-5661 ext.221
Registration Link
https://www.wstcoast.org/workshops/my-smart-hands-basic-baby-sign-language-1
Prerequisite(s)
Read our Workshop Policies, FAQs and Online Workshops Basics.
Required Materials
Internet access, computer, audio and video.
Presenter(s)
Kimberly Williams
Presenter Information
Kim has been an ECE for over 25 years, with Special Needs and Infant/Toddler training. She also presents training for educators, teachers and parents at the Berry Patch CCRR, offering Positive Discipline, Responsible Adult/Good Beginnings, and My Smart Hands: Basic Baby Sign Language, as well as many workshops tailored to Child Care providers, Strong Starts and Head Starts. Kim has also owned and managed a child care center with both, group multi-age and before and after school programs.
Event Sponsors
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre | WCCRC