Year: 2012

Press Release: Rachel and the TreeSchoolers – Series Launch

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Contact:Rose Turnbow info@signingtime.com 801.676.4440       Two Little Hands Launches New Series: Rachel and the TreeSchoolers     SALT LAKE CITY, UT – October 26, 2012 Two Little Hands has released the first episode of its new educational series for preschool children: Rachel and the TreeSchoolers. The show is hosted by Emmy-nominated Rachel Coleman of Signing Time, which airs on cable network Nick Jr. and public television stations throughout the United States. The new TreeSchoolers series is based on a comprehensive preschool curriculum. “We looked at current children’s programming and saw that there was a need for a show that …

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How is Rachel and the Treeschoolers different than Signing Time?

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Earlier this month, Two Little Hands Productions, creators of Signing Time, Baby Signing Time and Potty Time, released a new educational series for preschool children called Rachel and the TreeSchoolers. Many of you wanted to know more about how TreeSchoolers is different from Signing Time. What’s different The goal of TreeSchoolers is to teach a complete preschool curriculum. The goal of Signing Time is to teach ASL signs. What’s the same Both shows features original songs by Emmy-nominated host, Rachel Coleman. Both shows feature ASL signs. Signing Time completely focuses on signing. And since research shows that signing can help preschool children learn …

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Sign of the Week – Friend

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It’s Tuesday… here’s your sign of the week! This Week’s Featured Sign: Friend Watch the Video (Click the Image Below to Play) Free QuickTime Player required [powerpress url=”http://359d6a6391b8c244d1d1-bd1f407c1e8743cc7c885af7afe617dd.r85.cf1.rackcdn.com/Friend.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.) Signing Time Volume 2 – Playtime Signs Everyone loves playtime! Alex, Leah, and host Rachel Coleman teach ASL signs related to sharing, toys, manners, and more. Created for ages 1-8 but enjoyed by all! Available only on DVD. Close-Captioned. Approximate run time: 30 minutes, plus special features. Playtime Signs includes …

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Welcome New Academy Instructors! (Oct 8th-12th)

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Welcome New Instructors The following Instructors have recently joined the Signing Time Academy and are completing their certification so they can start teaching the families and educators in their communities: Alison Barney– Tampa, FL Denise Voelker– Micanopy, FL Congratulations Certified Instructors The  following Instructors have completed their certification and are now ready to start offering classes and materials. Click on their names to view their Instructor profiles: Shara Goldsmith Bowen– Baby Signing Time Turks and Caicos Islands Brandy Morris– Baby Signing Time Bridgeville, DE Nicole Walker– Baby Signing Time Burnaby, BC, Canada Join our Team! The mission of the Academy is to …

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See Rachel Live at the 10th Annual Chicagoland Buddy Walk

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When: Sun, October 14, 1 pm – 4 pm Where: Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road Wheaton, IL 60189 (map)11:30 am: Park Registration 12:00 pm: Festivities 1:00pm – 2:00 pm:  Rachel’s Performance 2:30 pm: Buddy Walk 3:00 pm: Meet and Greet with RachelBuddy Walk Event Info: http://www.chicagolandbuddywalk.org Event Contact: Jennifer Paganessi (815) 272-1068 Sign Up to Join Team Signing Time Purchase Products from Advanced Signing Time Academy Instructor Monica Blouin at the Buddy Walk

October Hand-y Craft: ASL ABC Book

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Lean, Practice, Gather Create! Learn the manual alphabet. Practice them as you gather pictures and objects to go with each letter. Then create this month’s Hand-y Craft. ASL ABC Book Instructions Printable ASL ABC Book Download other Signing Time Hand-y Crafts Additional Resources Signing Time Preschool and Child Care Program Signing Time Classroom Edition Signing Time Guides

Sign of the Week – Me

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It’s Tuesday… here’s your sign of the week! This Week’s Featured Sign: Me Watch the Video (Click the Image Below to Play) Free QuickTime Player required [powerpress url=”http://359d6a6391b8c244d1d1-bd1f407c1e8743cc7c885af7afe617dd.r85.cf1.rackcdn.com/Me.mp4″ image=”http://c0445781.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/signoftheweek/signoftheweeklogo.jpg”] Download the Flashcard (click on the image. The file contains a few color and black-and-white options. Print according to your needs.) This week’s sign comes from:   Baby Signing Time Volume 4 – Let’s Be Friends Created specifically for babies as young as 3 months old up to 3 years, yet fun for the whole family! Features host Rachel Coleman, along with animated Baby Alex, Baby Leah, and Baby Hopkins. Baby …

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Welcome New Academy Instructors! (Oct. 1st-5th)

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Welcome New Instructors The following Instructors have recently joined the Signing Time Academy and are completing their certification so they can start teaching the families and educators in their communities: Alexandra Carter– Redding, CA Denise Lowsley– Greenwich, CT Brandy Morris– Bridgeville, DE Shara Goldsmith Bowen– Turks and Caicos Islands Nicole Walker– Burnaby, BC, Canada Congratulations Certified Instructors The  following Instructors have completed their certification and are now ready to start offering classes and materials. Click on their names to view their Instructor profiles: Jeanna Bassett– Baby Signing Time Instructor, Fort Worth, TX Yadira Torres– Baby Signing Time Instructor San Antonio, TX …

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Rachel Coleman is in a new preschool show! See a clip now.

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So many of you have said, “Rachel would make the perfect preschool teacher!” Now you can send your child to preschool with Rachel & the TreeSchoolers! In this premier episode, “Rainy Day,” Rachel and her friends ask questions, sing songs, and explore the world of weather to help Abacus Finch learn why he doesn’t have to be afraid of thunder and lightning. As with the Signing Time and Potty Time shows, Rachel and the TreeSchoolers is filled with catchy songs with powerful messages that boost confidence and self esteem. Watch this clip from the show: Itsy Bitsy Spider / Never Give Up …

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Instructor-to-Instructor: Our Potty Time Workshop

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 by Colleen Brunetti  Two of our Signing Time Academy instructors, Arleigh Luckett and Kristy Simons recently participated in The National Canadian Down Syndrome Society Conference. This family oriented conference gave them a great opportunity to showcase Potty Time in a workshop for professionals and parents alike. The title of their workshop – “Potty Time: A Whole Body Approach to Potty Learning” mirrored our philosophy. The room was full, with 40 – 50 people in attendance.   The first thing Arleigh and Kristy did when preparing this workshop was to carefully analyze Potty Time to figure out what made it special, as …

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