Year: 2011

See Rachel Live in Boise, ID & Seattle, WA in September!

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        Krissy Fulton, Master Signing Time Academy Instructor, has teamed up with the Signing Time Foundation to present Emmy Nominated Rachel Coleman live in Boise !   When: Friday, September 2, 2011 6:30 pm (Seating begins at 6:00 pm) Where: Summit Church 10375 W Overland Rd Boise, ID 83709 Tickets: Children $7.50 – VIP $15 Adult (13+) $15 – VIP $25 Buy Now Additional Information: General Admission Seating ticket sales start at 6:00 pm. VIP tickets are limited and on a first come, first serve basis and must be purchased online prior to the show date. VIP …

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Notes from a Rachel Concert-Goer

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“It’s Signing Time with Alex and Leeeaaahhh!”, is often the song belted out at my house by my two-year-old, Jadelyn. And to be honest, she isn’t the only one in our family who loves “Signing Time” and the entire Coleman family.  I have always had an interest in American Sign Language (ASL). I took some introductory courses in college for fun and used a little basic sign in my classroom as a first grade teacher. Naturally, as I became a parent, I was interested in teaching sign to my infant too. I read online about basic “baby” signs and read …

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Sign of the Week – “I”

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It’s Tuesday… here’s your sign of the week! This Week’s Featured Sign: the Letter “I” Watch the Video (Click the Image Below to Play) Free QuickTime Player required [powerpress url=”http://c1900242.r42.cf0.rackcdn.com/08-09-2011i640.m4v” image=”http://c0445781.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/signoftheweek/signoftheweeklogo.jpg”] Download the Flashcard (click on the image. Print in color or black-and-white and adjust the print size according to your needs.)   Alex, Leah, their frog Hopkins, and host Rachel Coleman teach the alphabet in American Sign Language. Created for ages 1-8 but enjoyed by all! Available only on DVD. Close-Captioned. Approximate run time: 30 minutes, plus special features. ABC Signs includes the following original songs, written by Rachel …

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See Rachel Coleman Live in Sacramento, CA on August 27th

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Christie O’Neill, Master Signing Time Academy Instructor, has teamed up with the Signing Time Foundation to present Emmy Nominated Rachel Coleman live in Sacramento! When: August 27, 2011 1:30 pm (Seating begins at 1:00 pm) Where: Valley Springs Presbyterian Church 2401 Olympus Drive Roseville, CA 95661 Tickets: Children $7.50 / VIP $15.00 Adult (13+) $12.50 / VIP $25 BUY NOW Regular Tickets available in advance or at the door. VIP tickets must be purchased in advance. Additional Information: General Admission Seating ticket sales start at 1:00 pm. VIP tickets are limited and on a first come, first serve basis. VIP …

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Sign of the Week – Brother

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It’s Tuesday… here’s your sign of the week! This Week’s Featured Sign: Brother Watch the Video (Click the Image Below to Play) Free QuickTime Player required [powerpress url=”http://c1900242.r42.cf0.rackcdn.com/08-02-2011Brother640.m4v”  image=”http://c0445781.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/signoftheweek/signoftheweeklogo.jpg”] Download the Flashcard (click on the image. Print in color or black-and-white and adjust the print size according to your needs.) This week’s sign comes from: Signi ng Time Volume 4 – Family, Feelings & Fun Alex, Leah, their frog Hopkins, and host Rachel Coleman teach ASL signs for family members, feelings, and things outside. Buy Now

The Benefits of Signing with your Internationally Adopted Child

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Written by Susan Rizzo, Master Signing Time Academy Instructor Simon, or Duan Qi, as he was called then, was completely starved for communication. At least, I have to believe he was. Why else would he have been signing back to us within a day? That’s right, within a day of “Gotcha,” our new son was communicating with us through signs. I had studied first-year Mandarin before our adoption trip, preparing myself to ask important questions like Are you hungry? and What is your favorite color?, only to learn that Simon had no expressive Chinese. That’s right, at nearly three years …

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August Hand-y Craft: Delightful bookmarks for home or school!

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Are you looking for a fun back-to-school craft you can do with your class or your child? Help your young readers make these personalized bookmarks they can use in the classroom or at home. All you need is a printer, some construction paper, scissors, crayons, and glue! Download the directions and template here. Related Links: Everyone: Download dozens more Signing Time Hand-y Crafts – all free! Parents: Get useful tips for reading with your child from the U.S. Department of Education Teachers: Download our How-To Guides for signing with children of all ages and abilities

Join Team Signing Time for a Down Syndrome Buddy Walk!

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Down Syndrome Buddy Walks take place around the country to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Last year, 285,000 people participated, raising more than $11.2 million to benefit local programs and services as well as the national advocacy initiatives that benefit all individuals with Down syndrome. This year, we invite you to be a part of “Team Signing Time” for this fun, 1-mile walk to celebrate the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. Rachel Coleman will be participating in – and performing at – the …

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