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Teaching kids about feelings? Check out these resources.

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Make these crafts Expression Masks Feelings Flip Book  Love Bugs Learn these ASL signs Happy  –  Sad Laugh –  Cry Hot  –  Cold Feel  –  Hurt Read these articles Teaching empathy Four keys to love and gratitude The arrival of a new sibling When someone your child loves is sick How to bully-proof your preschooler Feelings and the first day of school Talking about traumatic events Teaching kids about feelings and expression   What would it be like if your whole school used Signing Time?      

Teaching Body Awareness in Your Classes

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By Colleen Brunetti, M.Ed. Sometimes it can be quite a challenge to teach our littlest clients. In fact, I often have people ask me, “How do you manage to teach babies and toddlers classes? Do they even pay attention?” Well… yes and no! Right now I have a class of all one year olds. I don’t get 45 minutes of eye contact and interaction from them… not by a long shot! What I do get, however, is a chance to model for the parents and caregivers ways to invite their babies to explore the world, while integrating all the signs …

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Ready to Read, Ready to Write! How signing boosts early literacy

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By Colleen Brunetti, Master Signing Time Instructor   Many of you likely started signing with your children in the infant years. You knew it was a great way to know what your baby was thinking before she could talk, and perhaps that it would help ease those toddler tantrums that stem from frustrations over communication. Many families stop signing when their child learns to talk. What many people don’t know is that during the preschool and early elementary school years, signing can help your child learn to read and write. Let’s look at how signing can help your child get …

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