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Sign Language with Young Children

Westcoast Child Care Child Growth and Development, Child Health and Wellbeing, Early Care and Education, Special Needs, Service Partnership: Vancouver Early Years Partnership, Service System: CCRR Comments Off on Sign Language with Young Children
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Date/Time
Date(s) - Dec 7, 2019 - Dec 14, 2019
10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Location
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

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Saturday December 7 & 14, 2019.
This is a 2 day training, participants must register and attend both sessions.

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:

  • Learn and practice basic sign language to use with children.
  • Appreciate how using sign language can be a way to enrich our programs.

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Target Audience
Suitable for students, parents, adult instructors/administrators, novice, intermediate and experienced 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
No

Professional Development Certificate
Yes

Professional Development Certificate Credit Hours
8

Registration Fee
ECE $120 | FCC $105 (with promo code).

Registration Space
Filling Up!

Registration Contact Email
pro-d@wstcoast.org

Registration Contact Phone Number
604-709-5661 ext. 221

Registration Link
https://www.wstcoast.org/workshops/calendar/sign-language-young-children?occurrenceID=621

Prerequisite(s)
It is important to be aware of Westcoast’s Policies. By registering for our workshops and courses, participants declare they have read, understood and agree with Westcoast refund, cancellation and workshop policies.

Required Materials
Bring a bag lunch (½ hour lunch).

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.

Event Sponsors
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

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