Key Word Signing for the Early Childhood Setting - PART 1

When: Wednesday 2nd February - 6pm - 8pm Australian Eastern Standard Time ONLINE

Learn how Key Word Signing can be used to encourage speech and language development for children in early childhood.

* Focus age is children 2 - 5 years (including typically developing children and children using key word signing for their primary mode of communication)

* Approximately 100 signs taught for everyday objects, actions and concepts

* Learn how to sign names (basic alphabet and appropriate level finger spelling skills)

Learn how Key Word Signing with children can help:

• Increase attention and concentration

• Improve understanding / assist with behaviour management

• Teach copying skills - boost confidence and engagement

• Develop expressive language skills - speech and/or signing

AT THE 2 HOUR WORKSHOP

Practise SIGNING to music in a fun and relaxed manner

Receive emailed resources including posters, song sheets, and a colour booklet containing photos of the signs taught

If you are interested in extending your knowledge and would like to build your vocabulary further, we now have PART TWO that carries on from this workshop. Please check Eventbrite for current workshops.