Why ASL Could Be Your Family's Favorite Homeschool Subject
(And Yes, You Can Totally Do This!)
Sign Language 101 Team
Remember the excitement of discovering something that just clicks with your whole family's learning style? That's what happened to Sarah, one of our homeschooling parents, when she introduced American Sign Language to her three kids last year. "I was honestly surprised," she tells us. "Even my fidgety seven-year-old was completely absorbed in learning to tell stories with his hands!"
Sarah's experience isn't unique. As ASL has quietly climbed to become the third most studied language in U.S. colleges and universities (right behind Spanish and French!), homeschooling families have been discovering its unique magic. And there's something particularly special about how it fits into the homeschooling journey.
A Different Kind of Language Learning
Think back to your own language learning experiences - all those conjugation tables and pronunciation drills. ASL takes a completely different approach. Instead of memorizing rules from textbooks, your family gets to embark on a visual and physical learning adventure together.
Setting Up for Future Success
With ASL's growing prominence in higher education, you're not just adding an engaging subject to your curriculum - you're potentially giving your children a valuable head start. Many colleges now accept ASL for their foreign language requirements, and the skills open doors in fields from healthcare to education.
Our Approach to Homeschool Learning
We've worked with hundreds of homeschooling families to understand exactly what works best in a home learning environment. Our courses are structured to fit seamlessly into your teaching style, whether you prefer structured daily lessons or a more flexible, integrated approach.
Taking the First Steps
If you're intrigued but wondering how to start, we've made it simple. Our Kids' ASL courses are specifically designed with family learning in mind, complete with age-appropriate content and activities that bring everyone together. Plus, our workbooks provide that tangible element that's so valuable for record-keeping and portfolio building.
Making ASL Accessible Through School Choice Programs
Here's something exciting that many homeschooling families don't realize: your ASL learning journey might be fully covered through your state's universal school choice program. These innovative educational initiatives (often called voucher programs) allow families to use state education funds for various learning opportunities, including ASL courses.
We're proud to be an approved educational provider on major platforms like ClassWallet and TheoPay, making it easy for families to access our courses through their state's educational funding. Whether you're in Utah or another state with a universal school choice program, these initiatives can help make ASL education more accessible for your family.
Not familiar with universal school choice programs? Think of them as a way to customize your child's education using state-allocated funds. These programs recognize that every child learns differently and allow families to choose educational resources that best fit their needs - whether that's traditional schooling, homeschool curricula, or specialized courses like ASL.
A Personal Note
As someone who works closely with our homeschooling families, I love hearing stories about how ASL transforms their learning experience. Whether you're looking to fulfill language requirements or simply want to add something uniquely engaging to your curriculum, we're here to help you explore this beautiful language together.
Have questions about incorporating ASL into your homeschool journey? Let's chat! We love helping families find their perfect path to learning sign language.
