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Transparent Language has new American Sign Language (ASL) lessons! Created by the experts at Signing Savvy, this course is made for any adult looking to use ASL with babies and young children—whether they’re Deaf or hearing.
The lessons emphasize natural, everyday situations, so you can incorporate ASL into the moments you are already sharing with children. These lessons are for any parents, caregivers, educators, and others supporting early childhood communication who want to learn ASL to use with babies and young children.
What will I learn?
This course is organized into thematic units covering familiar parts of a child’s day, including:
- Family Time
- Meal Time
- Potty Time
- Play Time
- Bath Time
- Bedtime
- Polite Time
Each lesson starts with a video tutorial that introduces a handful of key signs. For example, in bath time, you’ll learn signs like: bath, water, hot, and cold.
Those high-frequency, developmentally appropriate vocabulary and short phrases will help your child express their wants and needs.
The videos don’t just show you the sign. With 70+ combined years of ASL teaching experience, the instructors give specific guidance to help you replicate each sign correctly. You’ll come to understand hand dominance, signing space, receptive and expressive signing, and more.
Interactive activities then help you practice signing and recognizing signs so you’re ready to truly use the signs with your baby.
By the end of the course, you will be well equipped to support early communication, foster meaningful connections, and build a strong language foundation through ASL.
How do I sign up for lessons?
- Sign up for a Transparent Language account through Tennessee Electronic Library.
- Select American Sign Language for your language
- Select the Courses & Lessons tab and add the American Sign Language for Babies and Children lessons to your learning path by selecting the + button.
Learn American Sign Language and over 100 different languages using Transparent Language. Tennesseans can sign up for a free account and start learning a language today!
