early childhood education

Attention Early Childhood Educators!

This month, we are running a special here at the Academy. We are inviting people who love teaching and signing to join our Signing Time Academy Instructor Team. Those who join in January will save 20% on the Instructor Kit. If you are an early childhood educator or if you own a preschool or child care center, here are a few reasons you might want to consider this opportunity: Instructor Kit includes our Preschool and Child Care Program  – a $199.99 retail value. The Signing Time Preschool Program is FULL of great resources: videos, songs, stories, activities and printables for children ages …

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Save 20% on the Signing Time Early Literacy Bundle

Save 20% on this set of four products with a printed guide for parents and teachers! Products include: Story Time DVD Story Time is a hands-on approach to reading, featuring six original stories that incorporate signs for bugs, family members, activities, animals, vehicles, feelings, colors, fruits, and more. First, Rachel will teach you how to sign key words from each story in American Sign Language. Then she’ll read the story to you while signing those key words. Listen, watch, read, and sign along with Rachel as the words to each story appear on the screen. Practice Time ABCs Level 1 …

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

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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TreeSchoolers Activity Guide for Teachers

Rachel and the TreeSchoolers is a new preschool program from the makers of Signing Time. In Episode 1: A Rainy Day, Rachel Coleman and her TreeSchooler friends explore weather concepts, play a matching game, learn about rhyming, and talk about how to be kind to others. TreeSchoolers actively involves children in learning through music, movement and fun. The series is based on a complete preschool curriculum and includes all of the things children love about Signing Time: host Rachel Coleman, catchy songs, fun animation – and signing, of course! Bring TreeSchoolers into your classroom with the free Activity Guide for Teachers, which includes: Fun and Easy Learning …

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Rachel and the TreeSchoolers: Learning HOW to Learn!

Rachel and the TreeSchoolers is a new educational series for preschoolers from the makers of Signing Time, Baby Signing Time and Potty Time. Like the shows that came before it, Rachel and the TreeSchoolers actively involves children in learning  through music, movement and fun. What makes this show different from other preschool programming is that is is based on a comprehensive curriculum that covers all of the major academic areas such as language, math and science – as well as important socials skills. This systematic approach goes beyond presenting and reviewing information. The show is actually designed to help children …

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Rachel and the TreeSchoolers Activity Guide for Parents

Rachel and the TreeSchoolers is a show for preschoolers from the makers of Signing Time. Episode 1: A Rainy Day, teaches important concepts related to weather. Rachel Coleman and her TreeSchooler friends teach Abacus Finch that things like lightning and thunder aren’t as frightening if you learn to understand them. Rachel and the TreeSchoolers actively involves your child in learning through music, movement and fun. Now you can help extend your child’s TreeSchoolers learning experience at home with the TreeSchoolers “A Rainy Day” Activity Guide for Parents, which includes: Four main language and literacy activities Lots of follow-up activity suggestions My Rainy Day Book Template …

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Rachel Coleman is in a new preschool show! See a clip now.

So many of you have said, “Rachel would make the perfect preschool teacher!” Now you can send your child to preschool with Rachel & the TreeSchoolers! In this premier episode, “Rainy Day,” Rachel and her friends ask questions, sing songs, and explore the world of weather to help Abacus Finch learn why he doesn’t have to be afraid of thunder and lightning. As with the Signing Time and Potty Time shows, Rachel and the TreeSchoolers is filled with catchy songs with powerful messages that boost confidence and self esteem. Watch this clip from the show: Itsy Bitsy Spider / Never Give Up …

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Signing Time Academy Update: Fall Classes

Now that school has started and the days are getting cooler, you may be looking for fun activities your family can do together.  The Signing Time Academy now offers a wide variety of classes that teach American Sign Language signs that your whole family can use for better communication. Choose from: One-on-one classes in your home Weekly classes for children under 3 Weekly classes for preschool age and older One-time workshops for parents and professionals Free informational presentations for parents and professionals Sign up today for an experience that will positively impact your child’s education and literacy skills for a …

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