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Sheri Thompson is mom to a signing preschooler and new baby and is a Certified Texas Educator. Sheri has been using sign language with her own children and has formally studied and used American Sign Language since 1991. Sheri has a background in teaching science and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Learning and Development. She is a former public middle school teacher with over 10 years experience and has taught in daycare, summer camp, and international settings.

Looking for Baby & Toddler Sign Language Classes in Dallas - Fort Worth, Texas

You’ve Come To The Right Place!

Sheri Thompson is mom to a signing preschooler and new baby and is a Certified Texas Educator. Sheri has been using sign language with her own children and has formally studied and used American Sign Language since 1991. Sheri has a background in teaching science and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Learning and Development. She is a former public middle school teacher with over 10 years experience and has taught in daycare, summer camp, and international settings.

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TSD Benefit Concert: Language For All Comes to The Mohawk

TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Keena Miller
Phone: 512-462-5328, cell: 512-658-4444
Email: Keena.miller@tsd.state.tx.us

Language For All comes to The Mohawk
A Benefit Concert for Texas School for the Deaf

Austin, TX – November 18, 2011 – Texas School for the Deaf (TSD), the oldest
continuously operating, publicly funded school in Texas, presents November 18, 2011, as
part of their ongoing Language For All campaign, a benefit concert at The
Mohawk, 912 Red River, in Austin Texas. The line-up features some of
Austin’s best local talent across two stages.

Event details are as follows:

* Doors open at 7 P.M. Music begins at 8 P.M.
* 18 and over
* $10 donation/entry fee
* Outside stage: Fresh Millions, The Dark Water Hymnal, Gold Beach, The
Great Nostalgic
* Inside stage: The Pons, The Sour Notes, One Hundred Flowers, Anam Milá
* Entry includes a free music download card with songs donated by the bands
* Music interpreted for full accessibility to deaf and hard of hearing
audiences by LotuSIGN

* Plinko with prizes from local sponsors, including Amy’s Ice Cream, End of
an Ear Records, Triple Crown Tattoo, Maria Maria, Thunderbird Coffee, Bacon
and Frank.

Buyt tickets at this link.

Language For All Campaign

With budgets dwindling, deaf and hard of hearing students’ access to
language is being threatened. TSD is embarking on an ambitious campaign to
inspire Texans to support a cause that ensures the availability of this
fundamental right to all of its citizens. Through social media and a
creative series of community activities, join TSD on this relentless crusade
to fight for Language For All. For more, visit
http://tsdfoundation.org/language-for-all/, and LIKE Language For All on
Facebook.

About Texas School for the Deaf

Educating students since 1856, The Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) is also
an outreach and educational resource center for deaf and hard of hearing
students, their families and professionals in the field throughout Texas.

Overlooking the hill country, across the river from downtown Austin, TSD is
one of the most recognized and beautiful campuses in all of Texas. It is
TSD’s educational excellence, a belief in a culture and community that
embraces deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing individuals alike, and
commitment to helping each child reach his or her potential that drives
TSD’s mission to provide an environment where children learn, grow, and
belong. For more information about the Texas School for the Deaf, visit
http://www.tsd.state.tx.us

Originally posted by Deaf Network

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Signing Santa 2011

This event features a Santa who uses American Sign Language to communicate with children with hearing impairments. The will also be the opportunity to explore the Ice Palace exhibit and enjoy a performance by a signing choir. Lunch will be provided by Chick-fil-A.

All the children can take a tour of The Ice Palace. The exhibit, inspired by the magic of winter, features a color changing, 30-foot Ice Palace, encircled with a series of majestic arches and smaller globes that appear to be carved from ice and will immerse visitors. Children will receive a complimentary photo with Santa.

This is a private event currently at maximum capacity, but families with hearing impaired children are allowed to join at the event and have a chance to sign with Santa. The Shops at Willow Bend does not want any child to miss a chance to talk with Santa through sign language.

Where:	The Shops at Willow Bend 6121 W. Park Blvd. Plano, TX 75093
When:	Tuesday, Nov 29 10 am -2 pm.
Price:	Free.
Contact: Phone:   Email:	Maresa Yates Kurtz, Marketing Coordinator 972.202.7115 MKurtz@Taubman.com
Web:	shopwillowbend.com
Map:	Click for map

This event or venue can accommodate children with special needs.

Originally posted on DallasChild.com.

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Signing with Baby 101 on November 17, 2011

When: Thursday, November 17th
Time: 10 am
Where: La Bella Belly Spa 3100 Ridge Road Rockwall, TX 75032 (972) 772-7212
Teacher: Sheri Thompson

Limited class size.

Cost $45 per couple.

Description of class, click here.

To register, click here or call number listed above.

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Signing with Baby 101 on November 10, 2011

When: Thursday November 10th
Time: 7pm
Where: Nappy Shoppe, 1210 W McDermott Drive, Suite 102, Allen Texas 75013
Teacher: Sheri Thompson

Limited to 5 couples per class.

Cost $40 per couple.

Description of class, click here.

To register, click here.

 

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The 'Middle Wife' by an Anonymous 2nd grade teacher

I received this story in an email many years ago. Since I used a midwife with my last birth, I thought it was very funny and want to share it with you.

The 'Middle Wife' by an Anonymous 2nd grade teacher

I've been teaching now for about fifteen years. I have two kids myself, but the best birth story I know is the one I saw in my own second grade classroom a few years back.

When I was a kid, I loved show-and-tell. So I always have a few sessions with my students. It helps them get over shyness and usually,
show-and-tell is pretty tame. Kids bring in pet turtles, model airplanes, pictures of fish they catch, stuff like that. And I never, ever place any boundaries or limitations on them. If they want to lug it in to school and talk about it, they're welcome.

Well, one day this little girl, Erica, a very bright, very outgoing kid, takes her turn and waddles up to the front of the class with a pillow stuffed under her sweater.

She holds up a snapshot of an infant. 'This is Luke, my baby brother, and I'm going to tell you about his birthday.'

'First, Mom and Dad made him as a symbol of their love, and then Dad put a seed in my Mom's stomach, and Luke grew in there. He ate for nine months through an umbrella cord.'

She's standing there with her hands on the pillow, and I'm trying not to laugh and wishing I had my camcorder with me. The kids are watching her in amazement.
'Then, about two Saturdays ago, my Mom starts saying and going, 'Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh!' Erica puts a hand behind her back and groans. 'She walked around the house for, like an hour, 'Oh, oh, oh!' (Now this kid is doing a hysterical duck walk and groaning.)

'My Dad called the middle wife. She delivers babies, but she doesn't have a sign on the car like the Domino's man. They got my Mom to lie down in bed like this.' (Then Erica lies down with her back against the wall.)

'And then, pop! My Mom had this bag of water she kept in there in case he got thirsty, and it just blew up and spilled all over the bed, like psshhheew!' (This kid has her legs spread with her little hands mimicking water flowing away. It was too much!)

'Then the middle wife starts saying 'push, push,' and 'breathe, breathe.
They started counting, but never even got past ten. Then, all of a sudden, out comes my brother. He was covered in yucky stuff that they all said it was from Mom's play-center, (placenta) so there must be a lot of toys inside there. When he got out, the middle wife spanked him for crawling up in there.'

Then Erica stood up, took a big theatrical bow and returned to her seat.
I'm sure I applauded the loudest. Ever since then, when it's show-and-tell day, I bring my camcorder, just in case another 'Middle Wife' comes along.

 

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Maternity Leave is Over...Classes resuming September, 2011

Keegan is now 12 weeks old! Time sure does fly. I have been signing with him since day one. He has become very interested in what I am signing over the last 2 weeks. He studies my hands and mouth with concentration and focus. It's really incredible to see the brain develop so quickly.

I am happy to report that baby and toddler sign language classes are resuming in September, 2011.

I will come to you with 4 or more families interested in signing with their babies or toddlers. I also offer a discount for the host family!

Classes will also be offered at The Nappy Shoppe in Allen, TX. Stay tuned for details.

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