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SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES
Scholars have been studying the benefits of physical gesturing and sign language on very young children
since the early 1980s at least. Among these conclusions, universally acknowledged, are that teaching signing to deaf children is, of course, a necessity, but teaching
those same skills to very young children who can
hear perfectly . . .
1. Improves that child's ability to learn their spoken language even better and helps them gain language skills earlier and faster than those who did not learn signing.
2. Enables that child to grow up "bi-lingual" with abilities to learn communicate with from different sources (one based on hearing and the spoken word; one based on physical movement).
3. Increases I.Q. points by between eight and thirteen points - benefits which have remained to the oldest age tested to date.
4. Enables a young child to communicate needs, wants and fears earlier and better, thus decreasing misbehavior and temper tantrums.
5. Improves cooperation between very young children.
6. Is considered a source of fun physical activity, pride and self-esteem among the children.
7. Greatly enhances quality time and positive reinforcement between parent and child.
8. Has additional benefits when taught to special needs children with autism, apraxia, Down syndrome and other issues.
Copyright 2006 Two Little Hands Productions
For more information visit www.signingtime.com or http://www.signingtimekids.org/
Professional perspective from the instructor:
As a special educator, I have seen first hand the advantage of children with language and speech disorders or delays learn sign langauge which bridged the gap between what they could hear and comprehend but could not express through spoken language.
As an elementary and home school teacher, I used sign language to aid in my students' learning to spell, understand new words conceptually, and increase their over alll interest and attention in learning social studies, English, math and reading.
As a sign language instructor, I have witnessed families taking these classes together as a unit and enhance their relationship because of a new shared interest that is not only fun but functional. They use this new language in restaurants or for 'private' family conversations in public places, and (shhh, don't tell the kids) to discipline in a public place without the understanding or attention of all the people around them.
Sincerely:
E. November Young
If you're interested in taking the next class, please email us at info@letsplaykids.com and we'll let you know when the next class is scheduled.
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BLACK LIGHT NIGHTS
Beginning December 5, the first Saturday of every month will be a Black Light Night from 7pm - 8pm! (This is a new time! The previous time was 6pm-7pm.) We will turn off the overhead lights and turn on the black lights under the play structure. Kids will enjoy playing in the dark - don't worry parents, for everyone's safety there will be someone supervising inside the play structure.
Blacklight Nights will be held on the following
Saturday nights:
February 6, March 6, & April 3
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Irish Dance
Beginners: Monday 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Advanced: Monday 6:30pm - 8:45pm
For more information about Irish Dance classes,
contact Dawn Lewis at (386) 931-5225 or via email at: pcdrakefamily@hotmail.com
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For more information about any of
these activities, please give us
a call at (386)447-7798.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Just a reminder, kids AND ADULTS
all need socks to enter Let's Play.
If you forget yours, we have
some for you to purchase. .