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7 Essential Signs for Making Friends

ASL Signs for meeting new people Watch this video clip from the first video in Series Two, Nice to Meet You to learn seven signs your child can use when meeting new people and making friends. Practice the Signs Nice to meet you Meet New Friend Alike Different Play Get the Video Get the Complete Series

12 Essential Signs for Colors

Learn ASL signs for colors This song from Box of Crayons is a fun way to help your child learn American Sign Language signs for all the colors of the rainbow – and then some! Practice the Signs Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Pink Purple White Black Brown Silver Gold Get the Video   Get the Complete Series

10 Essential Signs for Tidying Up

Signs for cleaning up and doing chores Signing Time videos help teach kids that everything has it’s place. This song from My Things that helps children understand why it’s important to put things away. You’ll learn the ASL signs for clean, make the bed, and closet.   This song from Helping Out Around the House, motivates kid to help others and teaches the ASL signs for finished, help, house, wash clothes, fold, washcloth, and socks.   Get the Videos   Get the Complete Series

7 Essential Signs for Weather

Fun ASL Signs for Weather Signing can help your child notice and appreciate weather and nature. In this clip from Going Outside, Rachel will teach you seven essential signs for talking about the wind and weather. Practice the Signs Outside Wind Cold Cloud Rain Thunder Snow Get the Video   Get the Complete Series

12 Essential Signs for Active Play and Sports

Signs for early physical fitness Gaining mastery of gross motor skills is an important step in a child’s development. Watch this clip from Move and Groove and learn the ASL signs for dance, jump, spin, walk, run, and march!   Learning to play on a team helps kids develop important social skills like cooperation and encouragement. In this clip from My Favorite Sport, learn the ASL signs for team, basketball, lose, win, coach, and day. Get the Videos   Get the Complete Series

5 Essential Signs for Seasons

Helping your child appreciate nature  Signs can help bring attention to the changes in nature and weather that come with each new season! Watch this song from My Favorite Season and learn five ASL signs you can use to talk about the seasons and weather any time of the year. Practice your new signs! Autumn Winter Spring Summer Weather Get the Video Get the Complete Series

Five Essential Signs for Story Time

Signing helps kids develop a love of reading Signs actively engage kids as they listen to you read aloud! Watch this song from our Once Upon a Time video and learn five ASL signs you can use every time you and your child read together. Practice your new signs Read Story Together Favorite Beginning Get the Video Get the Complete Series

Science in Action – 12 Weeks of Fun

Science in Action is powered by Rachel & the TreeSchoolers  To sign up to get Science in Action emails (once a week for 12 weeks) click below. Check the last box: Science in Action. Sign up now! Week 1 Experiment: Can I make electricity? To sign up to get Science in Action emails (once a week for 12 weeks) click below. Check the last box: Science in Action. Sign up now! Rachel & the TreeSchoolers is the only early learning program to combine the power of songs and sign language to teach science and preschool skills. The Complete DVD Set includes: A Rainy Day • Plants and Flowers …

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Signing Time or Baby Signing Time?

“Which video series should I start with: Baby Signing Time or Signing Time?” This is a question that many parents ask us. In truth, your children will learn sign language with any of our American Sign Language (ASL) videos. Here is what our Customer Care team says about choosing the video series that will best fit the needs of your family: If your child is age 0-3, start with Baby Signing Time If your child is 3 or older, start with Signing Time If you have a child in each age range, the choice is yours. However, we recommend starting with Baby Signing Time and then …

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9 ASL Signs all Pediatric Healthcare Professionals Should Know

Jill Eversmann Speech-Language Pathologist, Signing Time Academy Instructor, Speaker with Cross Country Education Healthcare professionals can make a big difference in interactions with patients who sign by knowing a few basic signs.  Many hearing patients use signs, either as a temporary tool or for a long term communication system if they are nonverbal.  When working with hearing patients who sign, you can confirm that you understand a sign just by saying the word to ask if you are correct. *Please note that Deaf patients have a legal right to a medical interpreter and knowing a few signs does not take the place …

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