Events in November 2018
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Meet & Greet: Families of Kids with Hearing Loss, All Ages & Stages
Meet & Greet: Families of Kids with Hearing Loss, All Ages & Stages
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November 1, 2018FREE event for families of kids with hearing loss - all ages and stages. FREE childcare provided. Sign Language, Spanish, Hmong interpretation available upon request. (Need at least two weeks notice.)
Who Should Attend
Parents, Children, Extended Family and Siblings!
Why
This parent-led event will be fun for the whole family!
Resource Sharing
Bring a favorite mobile app or resource to share with the group.
How
- Children will have fun and tour the Museum. Free childcare will be provided.
- The adults (parents / extended family / caregivers) will meet in a conference room on the same floor as the kids to network with one another in this area and share experiences / resources as families of kids with hearing loss.
- We will end our time together by having a story read aloud and signed as we bring kids back together with their parents / caregivers.
RSVP with names, ages of kids, interpretation needs by October 18, 2018.
To RSVP or for more information, please contact:
Pamela Jinsky, pamela.jinsky@wesp-dhh.wi.gov, 715-563-1716 (call or text)
Central Wisconsin Children's Museum1100 Main St.Stevens Point, WI 54481 -
DHH Playgroups
DHH Playgroups
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November 5, 2018Instructor: Jenny Geiken, Deaf Educator & Early Intervention Consultant
Register (Admission Fee: $25.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477Connecting children, families and communities through play! DHH PLAYGROUPS offer children ages birth to five who are deaf and hard of hearing, their parents, families, and caregivers the opportunity to have fun and learn in a friendly environment that promotes language, early literacy, and social & emotional development. While implementing a Total Communication (TC)* philosophy, DHH Playgroups welcome everyone to participate in play, songs, arts & crafts, stories, and enjoy the experience of getting together!
DHH Playgroups include, circle time, free play, table activities, and group snack time. Activities are presented using sign and spoken language. This is a great time for families who are just beginning to use sign language to practice their skills. While interacting with their children, parents have the opportunity to learn about hearing loss, discover resources, and support each other through chatting with parents, professionals, and members associated with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.
DHH Playgroups are open to families who have children with hearing or speech differences, infant to age 5. Family members, including hearing siblings, are welcome.
$25 annual registration fee. Registrations can be made online or complete the registration form and send by mail. Send registration payment by mail or in person (online payment is not accepted).* Total Communication (TC) is a philosophy of educating children with hearing loss that incorporates all means of communication; formal signs, natural gestures, fingerspelling, body language, listening, lipreading and speech.
Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304Roots-N-Wings (RNW)Roots-N-Wings (RNW)
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November 5, 2018Instructor: Joleen Hunkins, Educational Interpreter
Register (Admission Fee: $30.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477This 10-week ROOTS-N-WINGS class will teach children ages 6 through 12 the basic roots of sign language while encouraging them to spread their wings and feel comfortable using the language. Children will learn sign language naturally through games, stories and fun activities highlighted with opportunities to interact with members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. SIGN ON today!
RNW class is open to HNH families, special circumstances may apply. Class size is limited, minimum enrollment required; cost is $30.00/PP. Registrations can be made online or complete the registration form and send by mail. Send registration payment by mail or in person (online payment is not accepted).
Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304 -
FAQ for Educational Interpreters - New Licensing Requirements
FAQ for Educational Interpreters - New Licensing Requirements
All day
November 6, 2018More details coming soon
Online, via Zoom -
Little Listeners
Little Listeners
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November 7, 2018Instructor: Jenny Geiken, Deaf Educator & Early Intervention Consultant
Register (Admission Fee: $60.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477LITTLE LISTENERS is an Early Support Service that assists families in developing a sound foundation for their early listener using auditory/oral communication. Through play, speech and listening activities, children and parents will learn strategies to support listening skills and spoken language development. Parents will have opportunities to share experiences and questions with other families in a supportive environment.
Sessions focus on aural habilitation (developing language, training in listening, and proper use of hearing device) and include small group, hands-on activities, and “talking points”. Little Listeners is designed to support children (18-36 mos.) with hearing and/or speech differences and their families.
Little Listeners is open to the community; cost is $60.00/parent & child. Minimum enrollment required. Registrations can be made online or complete the registration form and send by mail. Send registration payment by mail or in person (online payment is not accepted).
Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304Music-N-MotionMusic-N-Motion
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November 7, 2018Instructor: Wendy Kroeber, Music Therapist & Music Together Teacher
Register (Admission Fee: $60.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477MUSIC-N-MOTION is a music & movement class for infants and toddlers…and the grownups who love them! Music, children, and hearing loss? Yes! Music is powerful and participation in musical activities enhances learning by promoting communication skills, listening skills, language skills, cognitive skills, fine and gross motor skills, social and emotional development, and creativity.
Music-N-Motion is open to families who have children with hearing and/or speech differences, ages 6 months to 36 months. Cost is $60.00/parent & child, $20 each additional participant. Minimum enrollment required. Registrations can be made online or complete the registration form and send by mail. Send registration payment by mail or in person (online payment is not accepted).
Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304American Sign Language (ASL) IAmerican Sign Language (ASL) I
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November 7, 2018Register (Admission Fee: $60.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477This 10-week class will teach ASL signs frequently used between parents and their young children, and those essential to communicating with the Deaf Community. Individuals will learn family signs, verbs, emotions, and vocabulary used to communicate within the daily routine. Purposeful activities will coach participants on the language and structure of ASL and Deaf Culture.
Class is open to the community. Class size is limited, minimum enrollment required; cost is $60.00/PP. Register by September 10, 2018.Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304 -
Educational Audiologists Statewide Updates
Educational Audiologists Statewide Updates
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November 12, 2018More details coming soon
For more information, please contact:
Stacie Heckendorf, anastasia.heckendorf@wesp-dhh.wi.govCESA 5626 East St.Portage, WI 53913DHH PlaygroupsDHH Playgroups
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November 12, 2018Instructor: Jenny Geiken, Deaf Educator & Early Intervention Consultant
Register (Admission Fee: $25.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477Connecting children, families and communities through play! DHH PLAYGROUPS offer children ages birth to five who are deaf and hard of hearing, their parents, families, and caregivers the opportunity to have fun and learn in a friendly environment that promotes language, early literacy, and social & emotional development. While implementing a Total Communication (TC)* philosophy, DHH Playgroups welcome everyone to participate in play, songs, arts & crafts, stories, and enjoy the experience of getting together!
DHH Playgroups include, circle time, free play, table activities, and group snack time. Activities are presented using sign and spoken language. This is a great time for families who are just beginning to use sign language to practice their skills. While interacting with their children, parents have the opportunity to learn about hearing loss, discover resources, and support each other through chatting with parents, professionals, and members associated with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.
DHH Playgroups are open to families who have children with hearing or speech differences, infant to age 5. Family members, including hearing siblings, are welcome.
$25 annual registration fee. Registrations can be made online or complete the registration form and send by mail. Send registration payment by mail or in person (online payment is not accepted).* Total Communication (TC) is a philosophy of educating children with hearing loss that incorporates all means of communication; formal signs, natural gestures, fingerspelling, body language, listening, lipreading and speech.
Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304Roots-N-Wings (RNW)Roots-N-Wings (RNW)
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November 12, 2018Instructor: Joleen Hunkins, Educational Interpreter
Register (Admission Fee: $30.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477This 10-week ROOTS-N-WINGS class will teach children ages 6 through 12 the basic roots of sign language while encouraging them to spread their wings and feel comfortable using the language. Children will learn sign language naturally through games, stories and fun activities highlighted with opportunities to interact with members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. SIGN ON today!
RNW class is open to HNH families, special circumstances may apply. Class size is limited, minimum enrollment required; cost is $30.00/PP. Registrations can be made online or complete the registration form and send by mail. Send registration payment by mail or in person (online payment is not accepted).
Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304 -
Little Listeners
Little Listeners
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November 14, 2018Instructor: Jenny Geiken, Deaf Educator & Early Intervention Consultant
Register (Admission Fee: $60.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477LITTLE LISTENERS is an Early Support Service that assists families in developing a sound foundation for their early listener using auditory/oral communication. Through play, speech and listening activities, children and parents will learn strategies to support listening skills and spoken language development. Parents will have opportunities to share experiences and questions with other families in a supportive environment.
Sessions focus on aural habilitation (developing language, training in listening, and proper use of hearing device) and include small group, hands-on activities, and “talking points”. Little Listeners is designed to support children (18-36 mos.) with hearing and/or speech differences and their families.
Little Listeners is open to the community; cost is $60.00/parent & child. Minimum enrollment required. Registrations can be made online or complete the registration form and send by mail. Send registration payment by mail or in person (online payment is not accepted).
Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304Music-N-MotionMusic-N-Motion
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November 14, 2018Instructor: Wendy Kroeber, Music Therapist & Music Together Teacher
Register (Admission Fee: $60.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477MUSIC-N-MOTION is a music & movement class for infants and toddlers…and the grownups who love them! Music, children, and hearing loss? Yes! Music is powerful and participation in musical activities enhances learning by promoting communication skills, listening skills, language skills, cognitive skills, fine and gross motor skills, social and emotional development, and creativity.
Music-N-Motion is open to families who have children with hearing and/or speech differences, ages 6 months to 36 months. Cost is $60.00/parent & child, $20 each additional participant. Minimum enrollment required. Registrations can be made online or complete the registration form and send by mail. Send registration payment by mail or in person (online payment is not accepted).
Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304American Sign Language (ASL) IAmerican Sign Language (ASL) I
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November 14, 2018Register (Admission Fee: $60.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477This 10-week class will teach ASL signs frequently used between parents and their young children, and those essential to communicating with the Deaf Community. Individuals will learn family signs, verbs, emotions, and vocabulary used to communicate within the daily routine. Purposeful activities will coach participants on the language and structure of ASL and Deaf Culture.
Class is open to the community. Class size is limited, minimum enrollment required; cost is $60.00/PP. Register by September 10, 2018.Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304 -
Speed and Agility Clinic Basketball Camp
Speed and Agility Clinic Basketball Camp
All day
November 16, 2018 – November 18, 2018Wisconsin School for the Deaf Athletics Program offers
Speed and Agility Clinic Basketball CampAthletes who are deaf, hard of hearing, and CODAs are welcome to register!
Registration fee is $10 per participant.
Download the flyer and registration form.Wisconsin School for the Deaf309 W. Walworth Ave.Delavan, WI 53115 -
Speed and Agility Clinic Basketball Camp
Speed and Agility Clinic Basketball Camp
All day
November 16, 2018 – November 18, 2018Wisconsin School for the Deaf Athletics Program offers
Speed and Agility Clinic Basketball CampAthletes who are deaf, hard of hearing, and CODAs are welcome to register!
Registration fee is $10 per participant.
Download the flyer and registration form.Wisconsin School for the Deaf309 W. Walworth Ave.Delavan, WI 53115 -
Speed and Agility Clinic Basketball Camp
Speed and Agility Clinic Basketball Camp
All day
November 16, 2018 – November 18, 2018Wisconsin School for the Deaf Athletics Program offers
Speed and Agility Clinic Basketball CampAthletes who are deaf, hard of hearing, and CODAs are welcome to register!
Registration fee is $10 per participant.
Download the flyer and registration form.Wisconsin School for the Deaf309 W. Walworth Ave.Delavan, WI 53115 -
DHH Playgroups
DHH Playgroups
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November 19, 2018Instructor: Jenny Geiken, Deaf Educator & Early Intervention Consultant
Register (Admission Fee: $25.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477Connecting children, families and communities through play! DHH PLAYGROUPS offer children ages birth to five who are deaf and hard of hearing, their parents, families, and caregivers the opportunity to have fun and learn in a friendly environment that promotes language, early literacy, and social & emotional development. While implementing a Total Communication (TC)* philosophy, DHH Playgroups welcome everyone to participate in play, songs, arts & crafts, stories, and enjoy the experience of getting together!
DHH Playgroups include, circle time, free play, table activities, and group snack time. Activities are presented using sign and spoken language. This is a great time for families who are just beginning to use sign language to practice their skills. While interacting with their children, parents have the opportunity to learn about hearing loss, discover resources, and support each other through chatting with parents, professionals, and members associated with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.
DHH Playgroups are open to families who have children with hearing or speech differences, infant to age 5. Family members, including hearing siblings, are welcome.
$25 annual registration fee. Registrations can be made online or complete the registration form and send by mail. Send registration payment by mail or in person (online payment is not accepted).* Total Communication (TC) is a philosophy of educating children with hearing loss that incorporates all means of communication; formal signs, natural gestures, fingerspelling, body language, listening, lipreading and speech.
Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304Parent-N-Parent Networking ProgramParent-N-Parent Networking Program
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November 19, 2018Register
Facilitators: Michelle Kihntopf, Parent and Jenny Geiken, Deaf Educator
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477Enhancing the circle of support! PARENT-N-PARENT (PNP) Networking links parents with parents who have “been there” and have agreed to share their stories, experiences, expertise and advice. PNP connections strive to motivate and empower families to best support their young deaf and hard of hearing children.
Led by a parent facilitator and a deaf educator, parents network with other parents; guest presenters join PNP meetings on occasion; and volunteers play/socialize with the children.
Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304Roots-N-Wings (RNW)Roots-N-Wings (RNW)
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November 19, 2018Instructor: Joleen Hunkins, Educational Interpreter
Register (Admission Fee: $30.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477This 10-week ROOTS-N-WINGS class will teach children ages 6 through 12 the basic roots of sign language while encouraging them to spread their wings and feel comfortable using the language. Children will learn sign language naturally through games, stories and fun activities highlighted with opportunities to interact with members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. SIGN ON today!
RNW class is open to HNH families, special circumstances may apply. Class size is limited, minimum enrollment required; cost is $30.00/PP. Registrations can be made online or complete the registration form and send by mail. Send registration payment by mail or in person (online payment is not accepted).
Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304 -
Little Listeners
Little Listeners
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November 21, 2018Instructor: Jenny Geiken, Deaf Educator & Early Intervention Consultant
Register (Admission Fee: $60.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477LITTLE LISTENERS is an Early Support Service that assists families in developing a sound foundation for their early listener using auditory/oral communication. Through play, speech and listening activities, children and parents will learn strategies to support listening skills and spoken language development. Parents will have opportunities to share experiences and questions with other families in a supportive environment.
Sessions focus on aural habilitation (developing language, training in listening, and proper use of hearing device) and include small group, hands-on activities, and “talking points”. Little Listeners is designed to support children (18-36 mos.) with hearing and/or speech differences and their families.
Little Listeners is open to the community; cost is $60.00/parent & child. Minimum enrollment required. Registrations can be made online or complete the registration form and send by mail. Send registration payment by mail or in person (online payment is not accepted).
Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304Music-N-MotionMusic-N-Motion
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November 21, 2018Instructor: Wendy Kroeber, Music Therapist & Music Together Teacher
Register (Admission Fee: $60.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477MUSIC-N-MOTION is a music & movement class for infants and toddlers…and the grownups who love them! Music, children, and hearing loss? Yes! Music is powerful and participation in musical activities enhances learning by promoting communication skills, listening skills, language skills, cognitive skills, fine and gross motor skills, social and emotional development, and creativity.
Music-N-Motion is open to families who have children with hearing and/or speech differences, ages 6 months to 36 months. Cost is $60.00/parent & child, $20 each additional participant. Minimum enrollment required. Registrations can be made online or complete the registration form and send by mail. Send registration payment by mail or in person (online payment is not accepted).
Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304American Sign Language (ASL) IAmerican Sign Language (ASL) I
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November 21, 2018Register (Admission Fee: $60.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477This 10-week class will teach ASL signs frequently used between parents and their young children, and those essential to communicating with the Deaf Community. Individuals will learn family signs, verbs, emotions, and vocabulary used to communicate within the daily routine. Purposeful activities will coach participants on the language and structure of ASL and Deaf Culture.
Class is open to the community. Class size is limited, minimum enrollment required; cost is $60.00/PP. Register by September 10, 2018.Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304 -
DHH Playgroups
DHH Playgroups
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November 26, 2018Instructor: Jenny Geiken, Deaf Educator & Early Intervention Consultant
Register (Admission Fee: $25.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477Connecting children, families and communities through play! DHH PLAYGROUPS offer children ages birth to five who are deaf and hard of hearing, their parents, families, and caregivers the opportunity to have fun and learn in a friendly environment that promotes language, early literacy, and social & emotional development. While implementing a Total Communication (TC)* philosophy, DHH Playgroups welcome everyone to participate in play, songs, arts & crafts, stories, and enjoy the experience of getting together!
DHH Playgroups include, circle time, free play, table activities, and group snack time. Activities are presented using sign and spoken language. This is a great time for families who are just beginning to use sign language to practice their skills. While interacting with their children, parents have the opportunity to learn about hearing loss, discover resources, and support each other through chatting with parents, professionals, and members associated with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.
DHH Playgroups are open to families who have children with hearing or speech differences, infant to age 5. Family members, including hearing siblings, are welcome.
$25 annual registration fee. Registrations can be made online or complete the registration form and send by mail. Send registration payment by mail or in person (online payment is not accepted).* Total Communication (TC) is a philosophy of educating children with hearing loss that incorporates all means of communication; formal signs, natural gestures, fingerspelling, body language, listening, lipreading and speech.
Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304Roots-N-Wings (RNW)Roots-N-Wings (RNW)
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November 26, 2018Instructor: Joleen Hunkins, Educational Interpreter
Register (Admission Fee: $30.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477This 10-week ROOTS-N-WINGS class will teach children ages 6 through 12 the basic roots of sign language while encouraging them to spread their wings and feel comfortable using the language. Children will learn sign language naturally through games, stories and fun activities highlighted with opportunities to interact with members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. SIGN ON today!
RNW class is open to HNH families, special circumstances may apply. Class size is limited, minimum enrollment required; cost is $30.00/PP. Registrations can be made online or complete the registration form and send by mail. Send registration payment by mail or in person (online payment is not accepted).
Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304 -
Little Listeners
Little Listeners
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November 28, 2018Instructor: Jenny Geiken, Deaf Educator & Early Intervention Consultant
Register (Admission Fee: $60.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477LITTLE LISTENERS is an Early Support Service that assists families in developing a sound foundation for their early listener using auditory/oral communication. Through play, speech and listening activities, children and parents will learn strategies to support listening skills and spoken language development. Parents will have opportunities to share experiences and questions with other families in a supportive environment.
Sessions focus on aural habilitation (developing language, training in listening, and proper use of hearing device) and include small group, hands-on activities, and “talking points”. Little Listeners is designed to support children (18-36 mos.) with hearing and/or speech differences and their families.
Little Listeners is open to the community; cost is $60.00/parent & child. Minimum enrollment required. Registrations can be made online or complete the registration form and send by mail. Send registration payment by mail or in person (online payment is not accepted).
Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304Music-N-MotionMusic-N-Motion
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November 28, 2018Instructor: Wendy Kroeber, Music Therapist & Music Together Teacher
Register (Admission Fee: $60.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477MUSIC-N-MOTION is a music & movement class for infants and toddlers…and the grownups who love them! Music, children, and hearing loss? Yes! Music is powerful and participation in musical activities enhances learning by promoting communication skills, listening skills, language skills, cognitive skills, fine and gross motor skills, social and emotional development, and creativity.
Music-N-Motion is open to families who have children with hearing and/or speech differences, ages 6 months to 36 months. Cost is $60.00/parent & child, $20 each additional participant. Minimum enrollment required. Registrations can be made online or complete the registration form and send by mail. Send registration payment by mail or in person (online payment is not accepted).
Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304American Sign Language (ASL) IAmerican Sign Language (ASL) I
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November 28, 2018Register (Admission Fee: $60.00)
Contact: Jenny Geiken, jlgeiken@hnhnew.org or 920-737-0477This 10-week class will teach ASL signs frequently used between parents and their young children, and those essential to communicating with the Deaf Community. Individuals will learn family signs, verbs, emotions, and vocabulary used to communicate within the daily routine. Purposeful activities will coach participants on the language and structure of ASL and Deaf Culture.
Class is open to the community. Class size is limited, minimum enrollment required; cost is $60.00/PP. Register by September 10, 2018.Hand-N-Hand Program Center1707 S. Oneida StreetGreen Bay, WI 54304
