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Baby Sign Language - Sign, Say & Play Class

Event Time

04/18/2010 - 10:15am - 05/22/2010 - 11:00am

Description

Class will be held Sundays for 6 weeks. Each week will focus on a new theme such as mealtime, bed time, bath time, pets, getting dressed and park signs.

This 6-week play class for parents and their babies:

* highlights signs that are most important in the lives of babies
* teaches signing through fun games with BeeBo™ the Baby Signs® Bear
* provides signing practice through delightful Baby Signs® songs
* introduces play activities that reinforce important language, cognitive and social- emotional skills
* brings families together to share their signing experiences

Designed for parents and children ages 6 months to 2 years.

PDXBabySigns@gmail.com

Group Coordinator

Elizabeth Sprague

Cost of Activity

$60.00

Baby Sign Language - Sign, Say & Play Class

Event Time

04/14/2010 - 10:15am - 05/18/2010 - 11:00am

Description

Class will be held Wednesdays for 6 weeks. Each week will focus on a new theme such as mealtime, bed time, bath time, pets, getting dressed and park signs.

This 6-week play class for parents and their babies:

* highlights signs that are most important in the lives of babies
* teaches signing through fun games with BeeBo™ the Baby Signs® Bear
* provides signing practice through delightful Baby Signs® songs
* introduces play activities that reinforce important language, cognitive and social- emotional skills
* brings families together to share their signing experiences

Designed for parents and children ages 6 months to 2 years.

PDXBabySigns@gmail.com

Group Coordinator

Elizabeth Sprague

Cost of Activity

$60.00

Baby Signs Language Parent Workshop

Event Time

04/08/2010 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Description

Parent Workshop

This one-time introductory workshop teaches everything you need to know to get started with the Baby Signs® Program. You will learn:

* how to begin signing with your baby
* effective ways to begin teaching signs at home
* easy ways to use signs in daily routines
* what to expect as your baby transitions from signs to speech

Designed for parents of hearing children ages birth to 2 years. If you are interested in hosting a workshop or having a private workshop in your home, contact us for pricing information and details.

Group Coordinator

Cost of Activity

$40.00

Free Signing Time Class at the Swap Shop!

Event Time

03/13/2010 - 10:00am - 10:45am

Description

I am pleased to offer Signing Time classes geared to 3-6 year olds! In this class, your preschooler or school-aged child will learn real American Sign Language signs, and acquire the building blocks for a second language. Based on the award-winning PBS show, Signing Time, your child will learn through pictures, and silly songs. This is a great introduction to signs your child can use on a daily basis. Call 503-477-7769 if you aren't a SwapShop member, so we can see about getting you a guest pass!

Place

Group Coordinator

Carissa Martos

PELP Baby Sign Language in Play classes start NEXT WEEK!

Event Time

03/01/2010 - 1:50pm - 04/13/2010 - 1:50pm

Description

Portland Early Learning Project has new Baby Sign Language in Play classes set to start NEXT WEEK!!

PELP's classes are designed by speech-language pathologists and take signing with baby to a new level! Families learn: how to sign effectively, developmental info for recognizing signs, strategies to encourage baby to sign back and more - all while participating in play & songs to give ideas for carry-over at home.

6 week class introduces 75+ ASL signs: everyday, meal-time, play-time, animals & more.

Learn more about us, see full class descriptions and schedule:
www.portlandearlylearning.com

Questions? Please Call! 503-284-0610

Place

Group Coordinator

Shannon Sandri

Cost of Activity

$89.00

Preschool Preview Fair Vancouver

Event Time

02/27/2010 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Description

Preschool Preview Fair:
Come see 12 vancouver preschool all under one roof. Gather information, chat with preschool representatives and discover what program is right for your child. Register for fall now.

Group Coordinator

Alpenrose 48th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Event Time

04/03/2010 - 10:30am - 3:30pm

Description

Alpenrose Dairy’s 48th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on April 3rd, the Saturday before Easter; it guarantees to excite kids with the tremendous prizes and an appearance by the world famous Easter Bunny.

Open House

Event Time

03/06/2010 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Description

Come join us for food, fun and giveaways!! WeVillage Preschool Open House on Saturday March 6, 2010. We will be launching our brand new preschool program in the heart of the Pearl District. Come see us and see what we have to offer.

Place

Group Coordinator

Anikka Halladay

Baby Sign Language Classes

Description

Based on an award-winning PBS show, these classes (and the Signing Time videos) teach American Sign Language signs to your infant/toddler or older child with music, pictures, and silly songs, and you'll be amazed how quickly you'll find your child starting to be able to communicate.

Our teacher, Carissa Martos, is the only Instructor in Oregon certified at the Advanced Level through the Signing Time Academy. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of California in Berkeley, and is currently earning her Master's in Teaching. She's also the mother of two children with special-needs for whom Sign Language has worked near miracles, and is a member of Hands and Voices and the Oregon Association of the Deaf.

Contact Information

(503) 477-7769
Baby Sign Language Classes

Notes

Thursdays at Fulton Park Community Center (starting in early April) 9:00 - 9:45 am (Course Number 312513) 10:00-10:45 am (Course Number 312514) Fridays at Mt Scott Community Center 10:00-10:45 am (Course Number 314422) 11:00-11:45 am (Course Number 314423) For information or to register, please contact: Fulton Park Community Center (503) 823-3180 Mt Scott Community Center (503) 823-3183 Please refer to the course number when you register!

Free Sign-Song-Story Time at Bella Stella!

Event Time

04/10/2010 - 11:30am - 12:00pm

Description

Experience books and tunes in a whole new way!
In celebration of Deaf History Month, Carissa Martos will introduce your child (and you!) to the beauty of American Sign Language signs, as she signs through two stories and a song. There's even a coloring page to take home!

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