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National Board Certified Teacher is Making a Difference

This guest blog is by Signing Time Academy Instructor Vickie Wood in Norman, OK and is part of our Making A Difference series. Several years ago my daughter discovered Signing Time when she was looking for a way to teach sign language to my grandson Cameron. Cam was about 2 years old then and he quickly learned not only to sign along with his spoken words, but to read and spell as well. After seeing the many benefits he and my other grandchildren experienced, I started using Signing Time in my special education classroom. Using ASL in the classroom has …

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New! Printer-friendly Signing Time Song Lyrics

We celebrated Earth Day by making our popular lyric pages more earth-friendly. That means the next time you want to print the words to your favorite Signing Time song, you have the option of downloading the black-and-white edition, or a color edition. Whichever you choose, you will cut down on the amount of ink you’ll need for printing. We have song lyrics for: Signing Time Series 1 Songs (updated) Signing Time Series 2 Songs (new) Baby Signing Time Songs Download them now!  

Concerts in Alabama/Georgia postponed

Due to the damage done by the tornadoes in the South that have left hundred dead and thousands more without power, the planned summer concerts in the Birmingham, AL and Atlanta, GA areas have been postponed while the region rebuilds and recovers.   We will reschedule them when it doesn’t interfere with disaster relief efforts and the weather allows.  The thoughts and prayers of those of us planning the concerts in the affected area go out to those still without phones, power or worse.

Three Signing Time Events in Alaska April 26th, 27th and 29th!

Come See Rachel Live!   Fairbanks, Alaska: Featuring Rachel! Tuesday, April 26th at 6pm DeWilde Auditorium West Valley High School 3800 Geist Road Fairbanks, AK       Anchorage, Alaska: Featuring Rachel and Hopkins! Wednesday, April 27th at 6pm The Children’s Hospital at Providence Alaska Medical Center 3200 Providence Drive Anchorage, AK The Providence Alaska Medical Center is asking for a $5 donation per family. Families can register at  www.donate.providencealaskafoundation.org/signingtime.  For Information Call: (907) 212-8474     Anchorage, Alaska: Friday, April 29th at 6pm Featuring Rachel! Clark Middle School Multi-Purpose Room 150 Bragaw Street Anchorage, AK LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE for …

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iTunes puts Signing Time app at the top of list for parents

When parents want to know what apps to get their child, Apple makes life easier by providing a list of their best family-friendly apps. The Signing Time app is in the top 3 iPhone apps for moms and dads – just under Elmo’s Monster Maker and BabyPhone – and just before Dora! Here’s what Allie’s mom had to say about the Signing Time app: This application is wonderful. My baby is starting to learn sign language. We now always have something with us to help us learn. While in the Dr’s waiting room the other day, we started to go …

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Children’s Hospital Boston teams up with Signing Time to benefit children with Down syndrome

This “Making a Difference with Signing Time” blog post is an interview with Dr. Emily Jean Davidson, director of the Down Syndrome Program at Children’s Hospital Boston What types of services does your program provide for children with Down syndrome? The Down Syndrome Program at Children’s Hospital was started in 1967 with a particular focus on children with Down syndrome from birth to age 3.  The clinic has an interdisciplinary model with each child seen every six months by a team of specialists in speech-language pathology, physical therapy, nutrition, dentistry, audiology, and developmental pediatrics.  In 2009, our program has expanded …

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Southwest Region has a NEW Associate Director!

Hi! My name is Robin Williams, and I am a Master Signing Time Instructor for the Signing Time Academy. I use the award-winning Signing Time materials to teach little ones and their parents to sign – and I am now the Associate Director for the Southwest Region! I will oversee all of Southern California, Mexico, Utah, Nevada, and South America. I am looking forward to getting to know many of you as I work in this new capacity. I want to introduce myself by sharing a a few things about me: I teach Signing Time classes at my local community …

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Contest winner announced; See the winning slide show!

We enjoyed watching all of the wonderful slide shows that were submitted for or Signing Time Song + Slide Show Contest. Thank you for sharing your beautiful videos with us. Our randomly-selected contest winner is Danielle from Medford, NY. Danielle used Rachel’s song “Special to Me” to make this slide show for her son, Tyler. Watch Danielle’s video: Danielle will receive:

KCET-TV in Los Angeles brings educational programming to life with Signing Time event

KCET, an independent television station serving the greater Los Angeles area, recently teamed up with a group of local Signing Time Academy Instructors to provide a hands-on learning experience for children and parents attending the annual Baby & Kidz Expo. The Expo, sponsored by KCET, KTLA and Family Magazine, drew hundreds of families to the Pasadena Convention Center on January 22nd. The KCET booth was alive with activity as children of all ages crowded in to make crafts and learn American Sign Language (ASL) signs for their favorite pets. “Many of the children who came to the booth had already …

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April 2, 2011: Rachel in Concert in Portland, Oregon!

Carissa Martos, Master Signing Time Academy Instructor has teamed up with the Signing Time Foundation to present Emmy Nominated Rachel Coleman live in Portland, OR! When: April 2, 2011  1:30 pm Where: Franklin High School 5405 SE Woodward Street Portland, OR 97206 Tickets: Purchase Tickets Now Adult Tickets-$10 Children’s Tickets-$5 Ticketing Support 1-800-838-3006 Additional Information: General Admission Seating starts @ 1pm, with a chance to meet Rachel and get autographs and photographs after the show. Websites: Portland NW Rachel Events (pre-order products and more information) Signing Time Foundation Portland Page (purchase tickets or donate)on) Carissa’s Store

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