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February 23, 2006
New music program offers sign language
MA -- The Music Village in Cullowhee will offer a new Kindermusik music and sign language program called “Sign and Sing” beginning Tuesday, Feb. 28. This research-proven program is based on methods shown to speed language development in hearing children, ease frustration, and enhance long-term learning abilities.
Lori Richards, a Kindermusik educator, is teaching the program created exclusively for Kindermusik by experts in sign language for hearing children. The new class combines songs and playful interaction to help children learn American Sign Language.
The five-session class gives parents the tools to learn more than 50 American Sign Language signs for children ages 6 months to 3 years. The class experience also includes a set of clip-on flashcards of American Sign Language that features photos of both a parent and a child making the signs. Also included is a booklet of activities for parents and their children to learn and play with at home, and a DVD glossary that features adults using sign language.
A free demonstration class will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at The Music Village. Space can be reserved by calling 828.293.5600. For more information visit online at www.themusicvillage-nc.com
Source: http://www.smokymountainnews.com/issues/02_06/02_22_06/art_new_music.html
Posted by 4HL on February 23, 2006 5:32 PM
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