Sign Language Classes

8 Week Basic Sign Classes for Parents and Children

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Your baby can learn learn a new language, learn another way to communicate, and learn about the Deaf culture. Classes coming to the Spears YMCA in Greensboro, NC.

8 Week Basic Sign Classes for Parents and Children
Cost: Members $80.00 Non-Members $96.00

Time: 10-10:30am
Ages: 10 months to 1 1/2 years old

Time: 10:30-11am
Ages: 1 1/2 to 4 years old
Dates:

Thurs. Jan 5
Thurs. Jan 12
Thurs. Jan 19
Thurs. Jan 26
Thurs. Feb 2
Thurs. Feb 9
Thurs. Feb 16
Thurs. Feb 23

Location: Spears YMCA in Conference Room

Max of 10 people per class/Minimum of 5 participants

2012 Community Forum Schedule

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2012 Community Forum Schedule

CLASSES ARE ON HOLD UNTIL 2010!

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If you need any assistance looking for a place that teaches ASL please contact me. I will be more than happy to help. :)

-Sarah W.

Summer Sign Language Classes

2008-07-18T07:00:00.000-07:00

Hello!

I hope you all have been enjoying your summer as much as I have! :) It is time now for us to start some sign language classes! I know that many of you have been enthusiastic and studying using the many web sites available for learning ASL. There is so much to learn in sign language! SMILE. It does help when you get feedback and that is what I am here for.

There have been some changes in my schedule. I have been accepted to a Masters program at Northeastern University for Education with a focus on Interpreting Education. Also I will be working a few hours here and there at Sorenson in Greensboro. All the things that I learn will be taught to all of you....you never stop learning. :)~

Right now I think individual classes would work out the best for my schedule and I hope that works well for you too. It would be best to set them up week by week since my schedule changes on a weekly basis.You can e-mail me when you have time at slwheeler81@gmail.com.

Also I have a new idea of using the computer to put out assignments and trying to get some feedback from that. We can use a web cam and you can post videos of your signing on you tube.com. There is a way to set your account to private so only the people you invite can see it for your own protection and privacy. Then I can send out assignments and get the video's back on your signing practices that week. What do you think? Do you have the equipment for that? Please give me some feedback on that too through e-mail or in a comment on this blog. I would appreciate that.

Next year we might try to do a ASL Camp for a week in July 2009 so please keep that in mind. My goal is to have 5 group leaders who are either Deaf or Interpreters teach the camp so it should be a week of intensive but FUN learning. Right now the biggest concern is the location so if you have any ideas we are open to that as well. :)

Have a wonderful day and I look forward to practicing sign language with you soon. Feel free to pass this site on to your friends. The more the better!

Warmly,
Sarah W .

Silent Dinner Schedule

2008-04-01T06:04:00.001-07:00

Here's the schedule for the next 3 months. Hope you'll agree to the selection of restaurants. I've never been to Chipotel Mexican Grill. If you think this is too small for possible 25 people, let me know and I'll pick another restaurant.
-Pam White

April 1st - Hanes Mall Food Court

April 15th - Dairio's on University Parkway in Stanleyville. Right on where Rt 66 and University Parkway merges.

April 29th - Cici's Pizza on Reynolda Road

May 13th - Golden Corral on University Parkway

May 27th - Chipotel Mexican Grill on Hanes Mall Circle

June 10th - Ihop on University Parkway near Wal-mart

June 24th - Fuddrucker's on Hanes Mall Blvd

CLASS CANCELED THIS SATURDAY.

2008-03-07T10:30:00.001-08:00

I just wanted to announce that class is canceled for Sat. March 8th at 10am and class is canceled Sat. April 12th. We will have our next group class April 26th, 2007 at Juice N' Java. That is located in the Harris Teeter Shopping Center on the corner of Spring Garden and Horse Pen Creek. My schedule has become really busy over the next few weekends but I would love to work in some individual classes! Just send me a e-mail at slwheeler81@gmail.com. Thanks! -Sarah

BABY SIGNS

2008-02-27T19:40:00.000-08:00

I have just had a great time teaching a woman and her 12 year old son sign language!! It's amazing what a great vocabulary that little ones have. It just takes practice and patience but this little guy knew signs for baby, more, milk, sleep, potty, and recognized many more. It was thrilling to see the mother really enthusiastic about learning new signs for herself and her baby. It is a great way to communicate with a baby and you really can have a lot of fun with your facial expressions and get in to every sign. The kids love that!

I have to brag on my son for a little bit...he has learned some new signs. He can sign girl and boy now! Now we just need to get him to understand the difference between the two. :)

Group ASL Classes & Individual ASL Classes

2008-02-22T10:37:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder:

We have group classes set up for $5 a hour long class and we will be using all the signs we have been learning and practicing in those classes to improve our conversational skills. I have been meeting at my house but I will also be using the Juice N' Java meeting room some days. That is on the corner of New Garden and Horse Pen Creek, in the Harris Teeter Shopping Center.

I am also offering individual classes for $15 a half-hour to teach one-on-one. You can call me at 336-681-2722 or e-mail me at slwheeler81@gmail.com to set up a time. I have been meeting at my house but I will also be using the Juice N' Java meeting room some days. That is on the corner of New Garden and Horse Pen Creek, in the Harris Teeter Shopping Center.

We are working on signs for "things around the house" this week!!

2008-02-22T10:32:00.000-08:00

Remember to practice the signs that you use around the house this week. If you forgot a sign you can use www.aslpro.com to get the sign again.

CHALLENGE #1: When you are walking around your house try to use sign language to describe the things you are seeing.

CHALLENGE #2: Teach your friends and family your new words that you use around the house. Try and quiz each other if you need something to see if they understand you.

I look forward to seeing you next time! Be sure to study your signs for things around the house, we will have a fun quiz next class!

Have a good day! -Sarah

Deaf Expo is coming to Greensboro this Weekend!

2008-02-22T10:31:00.000-08:00

http://www.deafnation.com/page.php?id=748

I would recommend that you all try to make it out to the Deaf Expo! It is a wonderful opportunity to practice your sign language and get involved with the Deaf Culture! It's completely FREE too!! :)

January Class

2008-01-13T10:33:00.000-08:00

There have been a lot of interest in the Jan. class. It would be great if the kids could start to practice ahead of time. Web sites like www.aslpro.com are great for the kids to look up new signs and get ready for the class ahead! :) I look forward to the class.

Class Schedule

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January 26 at 10am

Feburary 9 at 10am

March 8 at 10am

April 12 at 10am

May 17 at 10am

May 31 at 10am

**all class dates are subject to change--will notify the class for any updates**

Happy New Year!!

2007-12-24T10:40:00.000-08:00

We are looking forward to a great new year of Sign Language!! After the Holidays we are ready to get started back on January 26, 2007. We will be learning beginning signs and building our conversational skills. Classes are now also down to $5 a class...the more people we have the easier it will be to learn. Please study using the web site www.aslpro.com just to brush up on your skills. See you Sat. Jan 26th at 10am!!