Music and Routines
We’ve seen movies with scenes where someone is cleaning while dancing away to some energetic song, and then we feel inspired to be so carefree and fun while cleaning. Granted, movies show only the dancing, with the cleaning supplies sitting there as props, right? But...
Morning Routines in the Summer
During the school year, we tend to keep it all together. Mornings can be crazy, but we usually have it down to a science, and everyone knows what’s expected. Then summer arrives – later nights, lazy mornings, less pressure. Before we realize it, it’s…
What Are You Feeling? – Active Learning
Everyone of all ages have feelings and it is important to be able to express and discuss what we are feeling in healthy ways. Talking about our feelings helps us to connect with those we care about. Being aware of our feelings and being able...
What’s Next After Baby Signing Time?
We often get asked what's next after Baby Signing Time. While all of our shows can be used simultaneously there are also several different options to support your child's sign vocabulary as well as teaching them the process of learning. Potty Time, Baby Joy Joy,...
Signing Time Your Way: Integrating Signing with Homeschooling
Colleen Brunetti, M.Ed. Originally Published March 5, 2013. Updated to reflect current information. Families who homeschool their children have a wonderful opportunity to choose curriculum and activities tailored exactly to their child’s needs and interests. Let’s look at some of the ways that signing with...
Teaching Children to Be Grateful
Teaching children to be grateful is an abstract skill. Being Grateful, also know as Gratitude, is a warm feeling of appreciation or thankfulness towards specific items, individuals, actions, etc. Learning how to say thank you is the foundation of showing gratitude. It is also an...
How to Stop Your Child from Whining
Why do children whine? Children typically start whining as they develop verbal language. It's often the only way toddlers express themselves when they are hungry, tired, uncomfortable or don't want to do something. While whining is very common in toddlers, but by age 3-4, children...
Using Sign Language to Enhance Learning
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...
Halloween Safety & Fun
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....
How do I help my child love reading?
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…
