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Some of the first questions
parents ask us towards the end of our classes is
"What do I do
if our childcare providers don't sign?" and
"Do you know of
child care centres who sign with the children in their care?"
Child care providers, as well, are learning about the benefits of
signing with the children. WeeHands find a class
help child care educators learn how, what and when to sign with
children in their care. Training for your child care staff can be
arranged at your facility or school.
The benefits of using
sign language in child care centres include:
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- Reduces tears,
tantrums and other challenging behaviours
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- Supports language
and cognitive development
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- Builds trust between
babies and educators
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- Promotes positive
emotional development
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- Provides a common
language for educators, babies and parents in bilingual settings
Qualified WeeHands
find a class are available to trained staff working in child
care centers. There are 2 levels of training to choose from,
according to what works best for your centre. You can pick the
training level independently from one another.
Please contact your
local
WeeHands Instructor for an appointment and an individual
quote.
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Level |
Duration |
Curriculum |
Cost |
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Level 1 |
45 minutes |
Introduction
to Baby Sign Language
An
informational presentation for your staff and parents.
Your local WeeHands Instructor will introduce staff and
parents to signs to begin with as well as the the benefits
of using sign language with young children. |
Free! |
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Level
2 |
2 hour
workshop |
Sign & Sing
Thru the Day
Includes
information behind the WeeHands programs; teaches a minimum
of 50 ASL signs taught as well as songs to use throughout
the day during mealtime, playtime, naptime and during diaper
changes. |
Instructor
Fee: contact your
local WeeHands Instructor
Participant Guides: $60/10 pack |
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Level
3 |
6 hour
class |
EveryDay Signs
Review and
learn signs related to animals, the calendar, food,
clothing, toys, outside and more. Participants will discuss
using signs in daily routine, overcoming obstacles, using
themes and activities in lesson planning. |
Instructor
Fee: contact your
local WeeHands Instructor
Participant Guides: $150/20 pack |
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123 Sign
with Me |
36 weekly
30 minute
classes |
123 Sign
with Me
A preschool
enrichment program that teaches 36 units across the school
year. Your local WeeHands Instructor will come to your
centre to lead 30 minute sessions with your children (ages
3-5 years) each week. |
Coming soon in
2010 |
Please visit our
find a class page to find an instructor
near you.
Look here for
the closest child care centre in your area that incorporates
WeeHands children's sign language programs. This list grows
monthly!
Please visit our
find a class page to find an
WeeHands baby sign language instructor
near you.
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