Signing Time Full Collection

It is expensive but it's reusable, enjoyable, educational and FUN! The kids really don't seem to notice that the cartoons aren't 3 dimensional or fancier. The only complaints I've noticed are from adults. Its simple fun learning. I love that the disc repeats automatically. The volumes are a welcome repetitive sound in my home. Thank you Signing Time staff for all you have done!

(Posted on 1/21/12)

They are instrumental and fabulous. My first child by one could sign 200 words and had the whole ABC (Disc 5) DVD memorized and could predict the coming signs by 18mo. I highly recommend these to ANY one wanting to learn sign language in a quick and fun way. I would love to see the price come down, but I cannot say that I believe they are too pricey. Compared to other language programs I would say for the success that this has on all ages it is well worth the cost. I only wish that I had foreseen the importance of the flash cards/collection before buying individual. Next time money comes my way that will definitely be an investment we will go with

(Posted on 1/12/12)

I just wanted to add, after reading other comments, that you get what you pay for people! First off, if one is to buy any DVD out there it is expected to be around the $20 price range. When you do the math of 26 DVDs you are looking at $520. Next, you are adding books and cds to the mix. So, is $850 really too much to ask for the entire collection? I think not!! If for no other reason you are getting the best signing education for your children. I dare any of you to pay for signing classes for your children that aren't nearly as detailed as these DVDs, for cheaper money.

Rachel, and everyone involved in making these DVDs, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your work is amazing :)

(Posted on 1/6/12)

I had gotten the baby einstein signing dvds at my baby shower and loved them. I was quickly disappointed that there were so few of them. I browsed the local library for other and stumbled across Signing Time. I instantly fell in love with the catchy songs and the ease in which my daughter picked up on it. I now have 2 girls (4yrs & 8months) who are 100% enamored with Signing Time. Neither NEED to learn ASL, but love it. My 4yr old calls it our "secret talk" that no one knows. I love it!! Thank you so much for bringing this into our lives :)

(Posted on 1/6/12)

Would love to have the complete set. Would really appreciate a lower price.

(Posted on 12/9/11)

I wish I could take the time to review each individual dvd, and eventually, I want to do that, but I wanted to write my overall thoughts here.

I love this product. I've just been introduced to signing time about a month ago, and as an 38 year old mom of 7 learning asl, I have found them invaluable to me and my children. I've checked into the other children's sign language products out there, (after seeing Signing Time), and these by far exceeds them all. Rachel is beautiful. Not because of her looks, (though that too), but her spirit and life she puts into this product. How she speaks to the audience. Her explanation of the signs are excellent. The songs, performance of the songs, etc... are superb. I can't say enough. Alex and Leah and Lucy are adorable, as are all of the children that participate.

I started watching the videos "out of order", so we were all in love with them by the time we got to see dvds 1-3 in Series 1. I love these too. No, the "entertainment" is not what the following dvds offer, but she was just getting started, they were feeling their way around, and seeing what they wanted to do, if they were going to continue, etc.. This series started out for her family and friends, after all. I still think volumes 1-3 in series 1 are better than other sign language dvds from other sources. Yes, Rachel seems shy in front of the camera in the first three, and doesn't talk as much, but the signs, information, and children are of good quality.

As far as the comments about Series 2 not having as many songs. I feel that Rachel went above and beyond with the songs and performances in the first Series. It takes lots of effort and talent to write these songs, and come up with the program. I think the format in the second series, though different than the first, is still of the same great quality that we've come to expect from Signing time.

As far as price. I think they are a worthwhile investment. If it looks like a lot to buy the bundle all at once, and if you can't afford that, nickle and dime it a few at a time. Again looking around at other products, whose quality is not as great, the prices are the same as an individual price in the Signing Time Series.

I love the flash cards, bright colors, clear explanations and pictures of Rachel signing the signs. I haven't seen the books yet.

I am in no way affiliated with Signing Time, (though I do plan to join the Academy soon), I don't know Rachel personally, I'm an average consumer.

I feel Rachel's story is touching, what she has experienced with Leah and Lucy, and I know it's not any more unique in countless other stories, but as a Christian, I must say, I think God gave Rachel Coleman special blessings of talent, (before motherhood)and special blessings in her girls. What she had done with Signing Time is an excellent contribution to all who come in contact with it.

The whole team deserves props, her sister is also a talented writer/creator, and her father's music...

Thank you Signing time for opening the world to asl communication for us. These vocabulary cds, will wet your appetite for learning more of this beautiful language.

(Posted on 12/6/11)

I was very pleased with the content covered on the videos. My daughter is 17 months and signing 20+ words and learning new ones everyday. A part of the greatest sucess was helping me learn signs that I can use in everyday life with her. I learn as much as she does. The songs and singing/signing are unparalleled! Soo great. My 9 year old even loves the videos too.
The down side is that the graphics are cheap and for what you pay for it's not fair. The animation is amateur at best.
The cost almost put these out of reach for my girls. My husband said no way would he pay that much. I had to take donations from family members, it was embarrassing. With contributions from my mother, father, my aunt, my uncle and my husband's father, I had enough to get this. So I expected the best quality everything and it definitely missed the mark.
But I love Leah, Alex and her mom and the songs on the dvds are very special. Overall, I would definitely rather have the videos than not.

(Posted on 11/11/11)

These DVDs are amazing. We have been renting them from the library. Our daughter can communicate so much better than most 18 month olds. I know it works, but the price is way too much for an average family. I will not buy them until they come down significantly.

(Posted on 11/6/11)

My husband is deaf and I am hearing. We are trying to teach our son sign language so that they (my husband and son) do not have to rely on me to assist in their communication. Baby Signing Time has been a wonderful experience for our family. I have to agree with others that the cost is quite expensive and it would be nice to see these DVD's offered at a lower cost. I feel that way with many things related to sign language. I also love Hopkins but I think at times, he is not properly mannered on the DVD's. It is cute that he burps and the kids (Alex & Leah) laugh. However, my son has also picked up on that and instead of saying "Excuse Me", he laughs.

(Posted on 8/1/11)

I LOVE the signing time dvds. My twins and later my 26 week preemie love them still. They were all able to communicate before the average child is verbal. I absolutely feel learning sign language has given them a leg up on language and speech skills. My little guy with many issues is at grade level and I am convinced that intense early intervention - of which sign language was a part - is responsible.

(Posted on 7/26/11)