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ASL Up Network, Inc

Supporting families and professionals nationwide to help deaf and hard of hearing children access strong language foundations in ASL and English.

Resources, training, and community connections.

06/06/2026

"Saturday Fun Family Idea 🌞🫧
Backyard Bubble Exploration!

Bubbles are a fun way to encourage movement, turn-taking, sensory exploration, and shared communication experiences for children of all ages and abilities. Try creating a simple bubble station outside this weekend and explore together using touch, movement, and visual attention.

Fun Ideas to Try:

🫧 Use different sized bubble wands
🫧 Catch bubbles with hands, cups, or nets
🫧 Pop bubbles using feet or elbows
🫧 Add descriptive language/signs like BIG, SMALL, POP, MORE, FAST, SLOW
🫧 Explore bubbles in sunlight or against dark backgrounds for increased visual contrast
🫧 Use scented bubbles or textured gloves for additional sensory input

The best activities are often the simplest — connection, shared attention, laughter, and communication all grow through playful experiences together. 💙

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06/05/2026

🍩 Happy National Donut Day! 🍩

Did you know that everyday experiences—like picking out a favorite donut—can become wonderful opportunities for language learning?

Whether you're signing about flavors, colors, shapes, numbers, preferences, or making choices, simple moments can lead to meaningful conversations and rich language experiences.

Today, challenge yourself to learn or teach a few new signs related to food, feelings, and favorites. Ask questions, make choices, and enjoy the conversation along with the treat!

🤟 What's your favorite donut?

06/04/2026

☀️ Ready for Summer? Learn the Signs You'll Actually Use! ☀️

Whether you're heading to the beach, planning a family vacation, enjoying a backyard barbecue, or taking a summer road trip, ASL can help you connect and communicate in everyday situations.

Join us for ASL for Summer Fun, a live virtual class designed for beginner and intermediate learners. We'll explore summer-themed vocabulary, real-life conversations, and practical communication skills you can use all season long.

🏖️ Vacations & Travel
☀️ Summer Weather
🏕️ Camping & Outdoor Activities
🍔 Food & Summer Favorites
🚗 Road Trips & Transportation
🏄 Beach & Water Activities
🎡 Summer Events & Recreation
🤟 Everyday Summer Conversations

📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00 pm ET
💻 Live via Zoom
💲 Only $9.99 per person

Register today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/asl-class-asl-for-summer-fun

06/03/2026

🚲 Happy World Bicycle Day!

Did you know that bike rides can be a wonderful opportunity to build language and communication skills?

Whether you're riding through the neighborhood, exploring a local trail, or taking a family bike ride, every outing creates opportunities to connect, communicate, and learn together.

Try signing and talking about:
🚲 Fast/Slow
🚲 Stop/Go
🚲 Left/Right
🚲 Colors
🚲 Animals you see
🚲 Numbers on signs and houses
🚲 Weather and nature

Language grows through meaningful experiences, and some of the best learning happens when families are simply having fun together.

What are your favorite places to ride as a family?

06/02/2026

👀 Ever watch someone signing and think, "I caught a few words, but I have no idea what they just said?"

You're not alone.

One of the biggest challenges for ASL learners isn't learning signs—it's understanding ASL when it's used naturally in conversations, stories, and everyday interactions.

That's why we're offering ASL Receptive Practice Night—an interactive session focused entirely on helping you become a stronger ASL observer and communicator.

During this practice night, you'll watch a variety of signed conversations and scenarios while learning strategies to:

✅ Identify key details and main ideas
✅ Use context clues to improve comprehension
✅ Recognize familiar vocabulary in natural signing
✅ Build confidence understanding real-world ASL

Whether you're learning ASL for your family, your profession, or your own personal growth, this supportive practice session will help you strengthen one of the most important ASL skills—understanding what others are signing.

📅 June 30, 2026
🕗 8:00–9:00 pm ET
💲 Registration: $9.99

✨ Watch More. Understand More. Communicate More.

Register today and take the next step in your ASL journey! https://www.aslup.org/events/asl-receptive-practice-night

06/01/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓

Today we celebrate every graduate—from our youngest learners moving on from Pre-K to the high school seniors preparing for their next adventure.

Each milestone represents growth, learning, perseverance, and the support of families, educators, and communities who helped make it possible.

For deaf and hard of hearing children, every step forward in language, communication, literacy, and self-confidence is worth celebrating. Whether your child is heading to kindergarten, middle school, high school, college, a career, or another exciting opportunity, we are cheering you on.

🌟 Congratulations to all of the graduates and the families who have supported them along the way. Your hard work, determination, and accomplishments deserve to be celebrated.

Here's to new beginnings, new opportunities, and a bright future ahead.

05/31/2026

☀️ Summer break doesn't have to mean a break from learning.

Small, everyday moments can create meaningful opportunities for language growth and connection.

Here are 5 simple ways to keep ASL growing this summer:

🤟 Sign during meals and family conversations
📚 Read books and discuss pictures using ASL
🏖️ Learn signs related to summer activities and vacations
📱 Watch age-appropriate ASL videos together
🚗 Practice ASL during errands, walks, and road trips

Remember, language develops through consistent exposure and meaningful interaction—not lengthy lessons.

What are your favorite ways to incorporate ASL into everyday life during the summer?

05/30/2026

📸 **Saturday Fun Family Idea: Photo Storytelling Challenge!**

Take photos throughout your day—then use them later to retell the story together.

Ask questions like:
✨ What happened first?
✨ What did we do next?
✨ What was your favorite part?
✨ How did you feel?

This simple activity builds narrative and sequencing skills while helping children reflect on their day.

05/29/2026

🎓 One Place. Many Ways to Learn.

The ASL Up Learning Studio brings together learning opportunities for families, educators, professionals, students, and community members in one convenient location.

Inside the Learning Studio you'll find:

🤟 ASL learning opportunities
📚 Language and literacy training
🎓 Professional development
💻 Recorded workshops and classes

Whether you're learning ASL, supporting a deaf or hard of hearing child, expanding your professional knowledge, or looking for practical resources, the Learning Studio offers flexible opportunities to learn at your own pace.

Explore the Learning Studio: www.aslup.org/learningstudio

05/28/2026

💙 Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is keep trying.

Learning American Sign Language is a journey built through practice, patience, curiosity, and connection. Every conversation, every class, and every moment of communication helps build confidence and community.

You do not need to know every sign to start making meaningful connections. 🤟

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PO Box 383
Woodbine, MD
21797

Website

http://www.aslup.org/

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