Signing Resources and Ideas

Spelling and Signing: How ASL helped our kids with homework

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Spelling Words at our House Our first experience with using the manual alphabet with spelling was when our oldest daughter was in second grade. Her teacher was fluent in ASL and he would use signs in the classroom to enrich his teaching. Each week he would have the students practice their spelling words by using the manual alphabet to decode each one (try it now). Then they would finger spell each word. This was one of our daughter’s favorite homework assignments! When we discovered that our second daughter had a speech problem, we included the use of ASL in her …

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Signing is Learning

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By Colleen Brunetti, M.Ed. Why did you start signing with your child? Maybe you had hopes of knowing what your baby wanted or needed before she could talk. Or maybe you wanted to bond with your little guy and thought signing was a great way to interact. Whatever the reason was that lead you to signing, you’ve given your child a wonderful gift – the gift of learning. When you sign with a child, did you know that you are laying the groundwork for both early language and literacy? Two leaders in the field of researching sign language and children, …

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September Hand-y Craft: Autumn Trees

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Walk, Sign, Create! Learn the ASL signs for Tree, Leaf, and Fall. Practice them as you go on a nature walk and collect colorful leaves. Then make your own autumn trees with this month’s Hand-y Craft! (Sign illustrations included in download.)   Download directions to make these Autumn Trees now Download other Signing Time Hand-y Crafts   Teachers Resources Signing Time Preschool and Child Care Program Signing Time Classroom Edition Signing Time Homeschool Bundle Signing Time Bible Fun Signing Time Guides  

Signing Time products named “Best Picks” for 2012

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We are excited that three of our products were included in the the MetroMoms 2012 picks for “Best Tech for the Family.” Their choices included bundles from each of our three product lines: Baby Signing Time, Potty Time and Signing Time!     See the full list of the MetroMoms recommended tech toys, gadgets and more.  

Sign of the Week – Letter “C”

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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 …

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Signing Time ASL App featured in Disney’s Family Fun Magazine

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The Signing Time ASL App was named a “Family Favorite” in the September issue of Disney’s Family Fun magazine. Here’s what contributor Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan had to say about the app: Learn Sign Language While You Wait Like many parents, I use smartphone apps to entertain my kids on long car drives and during resaurant waits. One of my clan’s favorites is Signing Time ASL, which teaches American Sign Language vocabulary with flash cards and videos. My 7-year-old finds the challenge segment of the app especially rewarding because he can test what he’s learned. iOS. Ages 4 and up. Get the Signing Time …

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Signing Around Town

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By Colleen Brunetti, MEd If you’re reading this blog, you’re probably a fan of Signing Time. So you might already know that our video collection covers a huge array of topics and themes. The videos are a perfect way to learn the signs of course, but then what do you do with them? We suggest you take your signing adventure on the road. Below is a sampling from some of our videos, with great locations to practice the signs in each. Click on the video name for a preview! Volume 6: My Favorite Things: This DVD teaches colors and some …

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Signing our way back to school! “We Are Going To Be Friends”

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Level 1 ASL Students at Bingham High School in Utah made this fun back-to-school video that features the song “We are Going to be Friends” by the White Stripes. Watch it here. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C53G7Xixra4&version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0] Among this group of students is Kylie, who is a featured signer in Signing Time Vol. 7, 8 and 9 DVDs!  It’s nice to see how Kylie’s love of signing has continued as she’s grown. Kylie’s class was inspired by a similar video from DPAN, the Deaf Professional Arts Network.  Watch it here. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbLz9-riRGM&version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0] Are you a teacher who loves using sign language to enhance …

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Welcome New Academy Instructors

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July Instructors Amy Ike Litiz, PA Amy Foley Lakeland, FL Angie Willey Elmwood NE Brandy Craig West Columbia, TX Candace DuBois Woodbridge, NJ Colleen Ticherich Berea, OH Dominic DiCello Maricopa, AZ Jessica Scott Riverside, OH Joanna Lopez Chicago, IL Karen Zamperini Wayne, PA Kathryn Petrucelli Florence, MA Katrina Heck Bowman,ND Kelly Johnson Peoria, AZ Kim Marhefka Peachtree City, GA Kyla Williams Smyrna, TN Laura Pippen T or C, NM Laura Windholtz Springboro, OH Natalie Bright Honolulu, HI Neil Gray Bakersfield, CA Niki Orbaker Farmington, NY Robyn Sims Mooresville, IN Sheila Yeatman Borrowdale, ZIMBABWE Sunny Starr Ramsey Grand Junction, CO Talia Cohen Modiin, …

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Sign of the Week – Thirsty

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It’s Tuesday… here’s your sign of the week! This Week’s Featured Sign: Thirsty Watch the Video (Click the Image Below to Play) Free QuickTime Player required [powerpress url=”http://c1900242.r42.cf0.rackcdn.com/Thirsty.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.) 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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