Category Archives: Resources for Teachers and Librarians

Coming Soon: Little Hands and Big Hands: Children and Adults Signing Together, 2nd edition

Posted on December 9, 2022 by kathymacmillan

Coming January 10, 2023 from Hands Up Press: Little Hands and Big Hands: Children and Adults Signing Together, second edition by Kathy MacMillan Photography by Kristin Brown Research shows that using American Sign Language with young children can reduce frustration … Continue reading →

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Register now for these popular ALA eCourses for Librarians and Educators!

Posted on October 4, 2022 by kathymacmillan

Registration is now open for upcoming sessions of my popular eCourses through the American Library Association! American Sign Language for Library Staff, Level 1 eCourse begins October 31, 2022 American Sign Language for Library Staff, Level 2 eCourse begins January … Continue reading →

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FREE Workshop for Licensed Childcare Providers

Posted on September 12, 2022 by kathymacmillan

Little Hands Signing in the Classroom: Childcare Provider Workshop When: Saturday, September 17 – 1:00pm – 4:30pm Where: Leonardtown Library, Leonardtown, MD Age Group: Adult Register here Free workshop for licensed childcare providers. Learn how using sign language with children can improve … Continue reading →

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Register now for Serving Deaf Patrons in the Library, a 2-part webinar from ALA

Posted on September 2, 2022 by kathymacmillan

Serving Deaf Patrons in the Library A two-part webinar series taking place on Wednesdays, September 7 and 14, 2022 at 2:30pm Eastern/1:30pm Central/12:30pm Mountain/11:30am Pacific. Library services are for everyone, and that includes the deaf community. In this workshop, Kathy … Continue reading →

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Add Some Signs to Your Storytime Toolbox!

Posted on August 23, 2022 by kathymacmillan

Little Hands Signing Professional Development Webinar: Autumn Signs Friday, September 9, 2022 11 AM-12 PM Eastern/10AM-11 AM Central/9 AM-10AM Mountain/8AM-9AM Pacific 1 hour, Online via Zoom Add some American Sign Language to your storytime toolbox! In this interactive session, we’ll … Continue reading →

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New Sessions of Hands Up!: Live ASL Practice for Library Staff Open for Registration

Posted on August 18, 2022 by kathymacmillan

Hands Up: Live ASL Practice for Library Staff (Beginner) Thursdays, September 15-October 20, 2022 from 11 AM-12 PM Eastern/ 10 AM-11 AM Central/ 9 AM-10 AM Mountain/8 AM-9 AM Pacific Online sessions via Zoom (6 weeks, 1 hour per week) … Continue reading →

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Register now for Little Hands Signing Professional Development: Summer Signs

Posted on May 23, 2022 by kathymacmillan

Add some American Sign Language to your storytime toolbox! In these interactive sessions, we’ll focus on basic ASL vocabulary for storytimes. Learn how to incorporate ASL into storytime songs, rhymes, and stories in a respectful and effective way. Registration includes … Continue reading →

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Register now for Hands Up!: Live ASL Practice for Library Staff

Posted on May 18, 2022 by kathymacmillan

Hands Up: Live ASL Practice for Library Staff (Beginners) Wednesdays, June 1 – July 6, 2022, 2-3 PM Eastern/1-2 PM Central/12-1 PM Mountain/11 AM-12 PM Pacific Learn and practice American Sign Language for library settings in this interactive series. Online … Continue reading →

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Storytime ASL eCourse starts May 16! Register now!

Posted on May 11, 2022 by kathymacmillan

American Sign Language with Children in Storytime or in the Classroom: A Practical Guide eCourse Begins Monday, May 16, 2022 and continues for 6 weeks (Participants will have 12 weeks to complete course materials.) Hosted by ALA eLearning. American Sign … Continue reading →

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Get ready for summer reading storytimes!

Posted on May 2, 2022 by kathymacmillan

Get ready for the 2022 Collaborative Summer Reading Theme, Oceans of Possibilities: Océano de Posibilidades, with these 2 webinars from Stories By Hand! Add some American Sign Language to your storytime toolbox! In these interactive sessions, we’ll focus on basic … Continue reading →

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