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Using Sign Language to Enhance Learning

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Updated November 1, 2019 I am absolutely passionate about American Sign Language and the benefits it can have with all children. This is why I am an instructor in the Signing Time Academy; it’s why I teach my own children; it’s why I work with the Signing Time Foundation; and it’s why I continue to dig deeper and deeper into the language through friendships, conferences, and immersion workshops. On October 29th, at 8:00 PM Central Daylight Time, I got to share part of my excitement about the benefits of American Sign Language in a Facebook Live talk. The event was an …

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Halloween Safety & Fun

Halloween Safety & Fun

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Halloween can have mixed emotions for many children with costumes and decorations varying from playful to scary. As parents it can be difficult to help children understand that Halloween is all pretend. Knowing the facts can help you teach your children and make it fun. Halloween evolved from the ancient Celtic holiday of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts, but over the centuries Halloween transitioned to a day of parties, costumes,  and trick-or-treating. The History Channel states, “Halloween, celebrated annually on October 31, is one of the world’s oldest holidays. Although it’s derived …

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Down Syndrome Awareness - Signing Time Foundation

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and the Signing Time Foundation is proud to be a long-standing supporter of children with Down syndrome and their families. Signing Time Co-founder Rachel Coleman has often be found at National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Buddy Walks around the country, and we’ve been working hard to build a great database of resources for you to use when signing with children who have Down syndrome. The goal of the Buddy Walk is to promote understanding and acceptance of people with Down syndrome. “My September and October weekends are filled with Buddy Walks!” says Rachel. “At each …

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Signing Time Academy 10 Yer Anniversary

Celebrating the Signing Time Academy 10 Year Anniversary

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Signing Time Academy is the educational division of Two Little Hands Productions and we have Instructors all over the world. It is fun to celebrate our Instructors and their success stories from their clients. If you have not taken a class from an Instructor, look for one near you. Our mission is to bring the benefits of ASL and active learning to children of all abilities through Certified Instructors who offer classes, products, and personal support to parents and teachers in their communities. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Although my child has never taken a signing class with Momcat Kelly, he has done …

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Story Time

How do I help my child love reading?

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Did you know October is National Book Fair Month? In 2003, The National Book Foundation, which sponsors the annual National Book Awards, is embracing October as National Book Month as part of a national effort to raise the profile of reading in American culture. In honor of National Book Fair Month we want to help you teach your child to love reading. Did you know that by middle school, most kids stop reading books that aren’t assigned in school. In the USA, an alarming 65 percent of fourth graders in public school were reading below the proficient level in 2015 …

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See Our First Fully ASL Interpreted Show

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We have heard your request and are are happy to announce our first fully ASL interpreted show. This amazing show is available exclusively to our My Signing Time Subscribers. Baby Joy Joy is an educational, animated show for early learning with original songs and fun versions of classic nursery rhymes. These special Baby Joy Joy Sing & Sign volumes feature a live ASL interpreter, Alexandria Wailes, deaf actress, dancer, and educator. Words are displayed at the bottom of the video so you can sing & sign along. Each volume contains 3 to 5 songs. In 2016 we stared the Baby …

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Has the Signing Time Academy Impacted You?

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In October of 2009 Rachel Coleman and Emilie Brown started the Signing Time Academy to bring American Sign Language to communities around the world as the educational division of Two Little Hands Productions. The Academy’s mission is to bring the benefits of ASL and active learning to children of all abilities through Certified Instructors who offer classes, products, and personal support to parents and teachers in their communities. Our Instructors come from all walks of life that bring their own expertise to their community with parent workshops, baby sign language classes, teacher training, and free presentations. We love our Signing …

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How Do I Teach My Child About Being Safe?

How Do I Teach My Child About Being Safe?

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Think about the warnings you were given as child. They often invoked fear and stress. You may have been taught things like “Stranger Danger”, “You will get hit by a car”, “You will get burned”, and other similar messages in an effort to teach safety. For many, these left opportunities to see how far you could push it before you got hurt. Being honest, but not scaring your child is key to helping them stay safe. Being proactive in teaching your children ways to keep them safe and aware of their surroundings provides them with confidence and security. There are …

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How Do I Teach My Children to Want Healthy Meals and Snacks

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Healthy from the Start By 4 to 6 months, most infants are ready to be introduced to solid foods along with breast-feeding or formula-feeding. Since most infants don’t have teeth at this stage they use their tongue to move the food in the mouth so they are able to swallow it. Start with simple foods with a single ingredient with no added salt or sugar. Most Pediatricians recommended starting with baby cereal that contains iron and zinc. Then every 3 to 7 days introduce a new fruit or vegetable. It is important to feed your child a variety of …

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The Road Less Traveled…Ouch!

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By Derek Brown – AKA Alex’s dad, Leah’s Uncle   I chose to run a half marathon because I am in fantastic shape, I knew it would be easy, and I thought it would be a pleasurable experience.  Well, not really.  Actually, I chose to do it because my 11-year-old, Alex, decided to do it and asked me if I was up to doing it   with him.  What would you do? Now, just a bit of friendly advice here:  if you are going to run a half marathon, there is the way to do it, and then, of course, there …

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