Sign-a-Song TM at a Glance
"In Brooklyn, babies are flocking to
Sign-a-Song
classes..."
We all naturally sign with our babies -- we wave, we point, we clap our hands. Imagine taking it a step further -- adding American Sign Language. There are endless possibilities. Infants and preverbal toddlers can let you know when they are tired or hungry. They can indicate that they prefer milk or a cracker. Early exposure to American Sign Language is a fun way to build communication, alleviate frustration, and encourage further language development. At Sign-a-Song babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are introduced to American Sign Language vocabulary through live music, finger-moving songs, stories, and activities.
Sign-a-Song was born in Park Slope, Brooklyn in November, 2001. Andrea
Fixell, then a
new mother
and teacher, started a musical
sign language class
for friends and their babies. With its innovative curriculum, live music,
and original songs, Sign-a-Song has been hailed as an educational and
entertaining language enriching experience.
Founder/Director* received her
Masters degree
from
Teachers College, Columbia University
in Deaf Education in 1991. Since then she has been a teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students in both private and public
New York City school settings
. She has provided services as an educator at
St. Francis School
for the Deaf, LaGuardia Community College's Program for Deaf Adults and the
New York City Department of Education
. In addition to Sign-a-Song, she presently serves as the
American Sign Language
Adviser for
Sesame Street
.
Greg Barresi
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