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- Online CCPL Storytime: Little Hands Signing: Food Signs July 17, 2020 at 10:00 am – 10:30 am Presented by Carroll County Public Library's Eldersburg BranchFREE program. Registration required at https://ccpl.librarymarket.com/events/little-hands-signing-food-signs-0 Sing, sign, play, and learn basic American Sign Language in this fun, hands-on storytime for the whole family. Signing storyteller Kathy MacMillan is the author of Nita's First Signs and Little Hands & Big Hands: Children and Adults Signing Together. This program will occur in Zoom. One hour…
- Webinar: Summer Springboard for Writers: Meaningful Action July 21, 2020 at 10:00 am – 10:30 am 6-Webinar Series hosted by SCBWI MD/DE/WV: Summer Springboard for Writers presented by Kathy MacMillanTuesdays July 7-August 11, 2020 at 10 AM Eastern/9AM Central/8 AM Mountain/7 AM PacificSpring into to your writing time with these 30 minute webinars, designed to focus on the details of craft. Each lesson will give you specific, actionable steps you can take…
- Webinar: Little Hands Signing: Winter Signs (Professional Development Storytimes Series 2) July 21, 2020 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm online via Zoom, An interactive “annotated storytime” that teaches basic American Sign Language vocabulary demonstrates how to use the signs in storytime or classroom activities. Series runs July 7-August 4. Individual registration: $200 for the 5-webinar series. Group rate: $1500 for 10 people for the 5-webinar series. More info and registration at https://storiesbyhand.com/webinars/
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July Online Book Events
Little Hands Signing Sing, sign, play, and learn basic American Sign Language in these fun, hands-on storytimes for the whole family. These FREE online Storytimes hosted by Carroll County Public Library’s Eldersburg Branch (MD). Registration required at the links below. … Continue reading
New Little Hands Signing Video: Thank You Rhyme
In Nita’s First Signs, Nita learns about using her manners. Here’s a fun action rhyme that reinforces the ASL sign THANK-YOU! Thank You Rhyme: A Rhyme to Sign This is the latest entry in my Little Hands Signing video series. See … Continue reading
New Little Hands Signing Video: Roll the Ball
In Nita’s First Signs, Nita loves to play with her colorful ball! Here’s a followup song to sign with young children using American Sign Language to introduce and reinforce manners signs and turn-taking. Roll the Ball: A Song to Sign … Continue reading
New Little Hands Signing Video: Manners Song
Sing, sign, and show your manners! Here’s a fun song to practice manners signs in American Sign Language with young children: Manners: A Song to Sign This is the latest entry in my Little Hands Signing video series. See the … Continue reading
New Little Hands Signing Video: How Does Signing with Children Affect Speech Development?
Signing with ALL children can promote speech development, no matter what the myths say. Find out how in this video! How Does Signing with Children Affect Speech Development? This is the latest entry in my Little Hands Signing video series. … Continue reading
June Online Book Events
Thursday, June 11 at 11:00am Eastern: Online New Castle Co Library Storytime: Once Upon a Sign Hosted by New Castle County Public Libraries (DE) FREE program. Registration required at https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/6720675 Come away to a land of kings and dragons, queens and … Continue reading
New Little Hands Signing Video: Singing and Signing
Sing and sign with your little one for early literacy – and learn the Stinky Diaper Song! Singing and Signing This is the latest entry in my Little Hands Signing video series. See the whole series here and look for … Continue reading
New Little Hands Signing Video: Our Day
Here’s a fun-filled early literacy activity for your home or online classroom or storytime from the Nita’s Day Teacher/Librarian Guide. Our Day: An Early Literacy Activity for the Classroom Using American Sign Language This is the latest entry … Continue reading
New Little Hands Signing Video: Bathtime, Bathtime
Here’s a fun bathtime song to sing and sing after reading Nita’s Day! Bathtime, Bathtime: A Song to Sign This is the latest entry in my Little Hands Signing video series. See the whole series here and look … Continue reading
So Many Storytimes!
Little Hands Signing: Feelings Signs ~ Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 10 AM Little ones have BIG feelings, especially these days! Join us for stories, signs, songs, and rhymes celebrating feelings with American Sign Language. This storytime is hosted by the … Continue reading
