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Signing Time Academy – Instructors in the News

Signing Time Academy Instructors are making a difference in their communities every day. Our Instructors are independent business owners who are certified to teach our Baby Signing Time, Potty Time, and Signing Time curriculum. Our Instructors teach Story Times, Mom & Me Classes, Workshops, Teacher Training and more. Check out some of the great Instructors who have recently been featured in their local media. Daryl Everett – Jacksonville, Florida “Baby Sign Language” Soma Ward – Al Reef, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates “Baby-signing: where you can learn to do it in the UAE“ Lesley Rodgers – North Ft. Myers, Florida …

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Signing is Expression

By Colleen Brunetti, M.Ed. One of my favorite things to do when introducing children to sign language is to talk about the value of expression while signing. It really helps the language begin to come alive, and it also taps into a child’s natural exuberance. Last year I had the pleasure of being a guest of the PTA Cultural Committee at my son’s school and I taught a lesson on “Feelings” to four Kindergarten classes and one preschool class. It was a blast, and I thought I’d share the lesson and some of the supplies I used. Feel free to …

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Signing is Spelling

By Colleen Brunetti, M.Ed. One of the biggest messages I find myself repeating to people is that signing with children can go well beyond the pre-verbal months of development. Indeed, if we keep signing with kids after they have started to talk, we begin to reap huge benefits in early literacy, from language development, to learning to read, to early spelling skills. Let’s talk about how sign language can help with something like spelling.  Signing has shown to be a great memory aid because it is both a visual and a tactile (feeling) cue. Children absolutely thrive on movement and …

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These are a Few of My Favorite Things: Online Teaching Resources

By Colleen Brunetti, MEd Fall is fast approaching, and with it comes back to school planning and, for those of us who had a quiet summer with teaching signing classes, a chance to power up and make this our best season so far. There are almost limitless resources for teaching out there. The SigningTime Academy has provided us with three great ones to start: The Instructor’s Manual, The Classroom Edition, and The Preschool and Childcare Program (PCP).  If you are a part of the Signing Time Academy, you get the Instructor’s Manual when you sign on. The Classroom Edition comes …

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Meet our April Instructors of the Month!

Congratulations to the April 2012 Signing Time Academy Instructors of the Month! Thank you for all you do to bring the benefits of signing to the families in your communities. Lindsay Rebenack (Highlands Ranch, CO) Linda Anton (Wauwatosa, WI

The Signing Time Academy Goes Global!

The Signing Time Academy has become a truly global organization with Instructors around the world. In the past month alone, we have added 70 new Instructors. We currently have Instructors registered in every US state as well as Abu Dhabi, Africa, Australia, Bahrain, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, South Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Vietnam! Signing Time Academy Instructors are: independent business owners who come from all walks of life committed to teaching children through American Sign Language signs free to choose their level of certification and the classes …

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Signing Time Academy Instructors Get Recognized

As the Signing Time Academy continues to grow, we are excited to see more Instructors receive recognition for their efforts to enrich the lives of children and families. Take some time to review what they have accomplished.   Joyce Edmiston, Master Signing Time Instructor, was interviewed by Leslie Amoros for the Central Penn Parent Magazine.   Monica Blouin, Advanced Signing Time Instructor, and her family were featured in the Family Times Special Needs Guide. Her daughter Madeleine is on the cover.     Athena Schepmoes, Master Signing Time Instructor and our newest Associate Director for the northwest region was featured …

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Sign language + story time = More fun and learning!

by Lane Rebelo, LCSW, Master Signing Time Instructor In communities across America, story time is a favorite activity at libraries, child care centers and preschools for good reason. Children enjoy stories that seem to jump off the pages of the book thanks to engaging extras like songs & rhymes, puppets, props, related crafts, or simply an animated storyteller who entrances the children with every word. Story times that incorporate American Sign Language can introduce families with young ones to a hands-on second language and add an appealing new twist, making story time even more fun, educational, and engaging. Why Story …

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Become an Instructor and save 20% on your Start-Up Kit

We are wrapping up 2011 with an 11-day promotion! Become a Signing Time Academy Instructor before Oct. 23and save 20% on your Start-Up Kit. Love what you do As an Instructor, you can earn extra income for your family by offering classes that parents love and products their children love. You keep 100% of the income from class tuition and with your huge wholesale discount, you can earn even more through product sales. All businesses require start-up costs, but you’ll be happy to know that many of our Instructors earn back the cost of the Start-Up Kit in their first …

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