Elementary Sign Language Class

ASL Vocabulary for Kids

Come learn basic ASL vocabulary and discover how much fun it can be to communicate with your hands! In this interactive class, children will learn signs for letters, numbers, family members, colors, nature, and more. We’ll practice our new signs through storytelling, songs, movement, games, and other hands-on activities.

Students will bring home handouts so they can continue practicing and sharing what they’ve learned with family and friends!

Please Note: This class is an introduction to ASL vocabulary rather than a complete American Sign Language course. ASL is its own language with unique grammar and syntax that differs from spoken English. The goal of this class is to introduce children to ASL vocabulary, build a basic understanding and appreciation for the language, and encourage them to continue learning more in the future.

Meet the Instructor

Tracie Rieder is a former elementary teacher and Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TDHH). She has worked closely with children and families through the Rochester Birth–3 Special Education Program and during her 23 years as a family child care provider. Tracie is also a licensed Signing Time Instructor and a parent coach with Timeout Behavior Coaching.