Monday, August 3, 2026

2-4 PM Eastern/1-3 PM Central/12-2 PM Mountain/11 AM-1 PM Pacific

Online session via Zoom (2-hour webinar). Includes recording access through September 4, 2026.

This presentation will cover the benefits of using American Sign Language with all preschool children and offer a variety of simple techniques to make your programs more fun, educational, and participative. You’ll leave armed with a vocabulary of basic signs to start using right away.

Certificate of completion available upon request with successful completion of post-test.

Pricing:

Individual: $80 (includes live webinar and recording access for 30 days after the live event)
Group rates available for groups of 10 or more. Contact info@storiesbyhand.com for more information.
Optional Add-on: Individualized video feedback: $25. Submit a video (up to 10 min) demonstrating your planned signing activities for storytime and receive individualized feedback on sign choices, production, and more from Kathy MacMillan via return video within 14 days. Must be used within 6 months of purchase.

Past participants say:

“An amazing job! Really enjoyed it and learned a lot!” - Wenona Phillips, Laurel Public Library

"Kathy provided a thorough, engaging workshop suitable for new ASL learners and those interested in incorporating more accessibility in programming. This was a fantastic workshop that included great resources." - Anonymous

“This workshop helped immensely with educating me on how to start incorporating American Sign Language into my storytimes!” – Anonymous

About the Instructor:

headshot of Kathy MacMillan

Kathy MacMillan is a nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter, librarian, and storyteller. She is the author of the Little Hands Signing series from Familius Press, Little Hands and Big Hands: Children and Adults Signing Together (Hands Up Press) as well as many other books for children, teens, librarians, and educators.

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