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Help Your Children to Enjoy Reading

Our kids’ reading level and enjoyment of reading can be a hot button topic. And there could never be an article that could answer every individual situation. While some of our kids will be natural readers, others will show less interest, and others will struggle. Your child may end up anywhere on this spectrum. Even so, there are some basics to getting our kids started in reading. There are some ways to encourage a love of reading despite the level of ability. You can help your children to enjoy reading. Be an example The starting point for most parenting dilemmas …

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Just Released! New Episodes of Rachel & the TreeSchoolers!

The new episodes of Rachel & the TreeSchoolers have just arrived in our warehouse. Episode 2 “Plants and Flowers” and Episode 3 “Incredible Insects” were made possible through generosity of nearly 2,400 parents and teachers who funded them through Kickstarter. Thank you!  Buy the new episodes here – or scroll down to see your shopping options.

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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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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