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- Webinar: Little Hands Signing in Storytime (PCI Webinars) October 28, 2020 at 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Learn how to incorporate American Sign Language into your programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in a respectful and meaningful way with Kathy MacMillan, nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter, librarian, author, and storyteller. You’ll leave with a toolbox of vocabulary and activities to get started with right away! $28.99 Register at https://pciwebinars.com/event/little-hands-signing-in-storytime/
- Webinar: Storybuilding November 17, 2020 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm online via Zoom, Kathy MacMillan, Compton Crook Award finalist and author of 18 traditionally published fiction and nonfiction books for children, teens, and adults, shows how to focus on the specifics you need at each stage of the writing process to build your characters’ world without ever losing sight of the story at its heart. $40 per person. Add-on critiques…
- Online CCPL Storytime: Little Hands Signing: Playtime Signs November 21, 2020 at 10:00 am – 10:30 am Presented by Kathy MacMillan. Hosted by Carroll County Public Library's Eldersburg BranchFREE program. Registration required at https://ccpl.librarymarket.com/events/little-hands-signing-playtime-signs
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Category Archives: Little Hands Signing series
Free Online Storytime This Saturday!
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
Free Online Storytime This Saturday!
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
Librarian and Teacher Resources for NITA’S DAY
I’m so excited to share with you this printable guide to using Nita’s Day in the classroom or storytime! Check it out for tips and tricks for sharing signs during the story, and following up with other fun ASL activities: … Continue reading
THE RUNAWAY SHIRT releases one week from today! Win a signed copy!
How’s this for a nice surprise in these terrible times? I just found out that my newest picture book, The Runaway Shirt, which was originally supposed to release September 1, has been moved forward to August 12! That means that this sweet … Continue reading
August Online Storytimes
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
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
