Video: What we do at the Signing Time Academy
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Year: 2012
Join Team Signing Time for a 2012 Buddy Walk!
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 …
Welcome New Academy Instructors! (Aug 27th-31st)
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: Carley Navratil– Calgary, Alberta, Canada Rachel Perkins– Grovetown, GA Tamara Hill– Inglewood, CA Alyssa Pruemer, Shumway, IL Carmela Brown, Phoenix, AZ 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: Vivian Lopez– Baby Signing Time Instructor Jenn Page– Advanced Signing Time Instructor Sarah Hill– Advanced Signing Time Instructor Vanessa McCorker– Baby …
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Sign of the Week – Rainbow
It’s Tuesday… here’s your sign of the week! This Week’s Featured Sign: Ranibow Watch the Video (Click the Image Below to Play) Free QuickTime Player required [powerpress url=”http://359d6a6391b8c244d1d1-bd1f407c1e8743cc7c885af7afe617dd.r85.cf1.rackcdn.com/Rainbow.mp4″ 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: Vol. 6: My Favorite Things – DVD Alex, Leah, their frog Hopkins, and host Rachel Coleman teach ASL signs for fruits, vegetables, colors of the rainbow, and activities. Toddler likes to eat vegetables now!Review by Ana I got this DVD and at the beginning my …
Our Signing Time Story by Alyson Darvas
My name is Alyson Darvas and I live in Colchester, CT a transplant from my hometown of Queens, NY. My son Jordan was born in December of 2009 after a 6 ½ year struggle to conceive. I had waited so long for this child, I was determined to bond and communicate with him early on. While researching methods of communication, I came across the Signing Time program. I had heard of the theory of signing with infants but had never seen it used in practice. I was skeptical but willing to try. What unfolded was nothing short of incredible! …
Rachel Live Event in Massachusetts garners media attention
Congratulations to Master Signing Time Academy Instructor Lane Rebelo for hosting a very successful Rachel Live Event! Media coverage of the event included this article on Wicked Local Ashland: By Joe O’Connell/Staff writer Posted Aug 24, 2012 @ 09:45 AM ASHLAND —Before a toddler belts out their first word, the only way they can communicate with adults is by crying, gesturing and making indiscernible sounds. But what if a toddler could tell their parents exactly what they wanted, such as more food, without needing to say a word? That is where Lane Rebelo, founder of Tiny Signs, comes in. The Ashland mother of …
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Welcome New Academy Instructors! (Aug 20th-24th)
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: Barbra Wills– Sterling, Alaska Kiyoko Kusunose– Toyohashi, Japan Marette Campbell– Victor, NY Candace Gatzoulis– Manchester, NH Hsing-Ju Wu– Tainan City, Taiwan Zhu-Jun Zheng– Taichung City, Taiwan Yi-Yeh Lin– New Taipei City, Taiwan Kuan-Yi Lee– Taipei, Taiwan Yen-Ling Lin– Taipei, Taiwan Ying-Yng Chen– Chia-Yi City, Taiwan Yun-Ju Peng– Taichung City, Taiwan Shaing-Ying Chu– Taichung City, Taiwan Congratulations Certified Instructors The following Instructors have completed their certification and are now ready to start …
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Sign of the Week – Uncle
It’s Tuesday… here’s your sign of the week! This Week’s Featured Sign: Uncle Watch the Video (Click the Image Below to Play) Free QuickTime Player required [powerpress url=”http://c1900242.r42.cf0.rackcdn.com/Uncle.mp4″ 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: Signing 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 Gets better and better Review by Kei Malone Two Little Hands took a great series …
Welcome New Academy Instructors (Aug 13-18, 2012)
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: Alena Thurston- Port Huron, MI Liz Gomes, Toronto, Ontario, 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: Krista Greer– Colorado Springs, CO; Baby Signing Time Instructor
Sign of the Week – Letter “C”
It’s Tuesday… here’s your sign of the week! This Week’s Featured Sign: the Letter “C” Watch the Video (Click the Image Below to Play) Free QuickTime Player required [powerpress url=”http://c1900242.r42.cf0.rackcdn.com/31C.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 5 – My First Signs 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 …