Preschool

Why Use Sign Language in Homeschool?

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Written by: Rose Turnbow American Sign Language (ASL) is perfect for homeschoolers because: American Sign Language is a qualifying foreign language to most colleges. Teaching ASL helps students become more engaged through cognitive and whole-body learning. Signing is a powerful tool for behavior management in the classroom. It encourages students to be more alert and aware of the instructor when using silent cues (ASL). Reinforces other classroom curricula. Children have fun learning it. When I was homeschooling my two daughters, not knowing a second language myself, the idea of a required foreign language was daunting.  In my research, I found out that most colleges …

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Just Released! New Episodes of Rachel & the TreeSchoolers!

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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.

4 Signs That Educational TV Is Totally Dead

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This is an excerpt from an article published at cracked.com. Please note that this is not a family-friendly site. Click through to the site and this article at your own discretion.    4 Signs That Educational TV Is Totally Dead By David Christopher Bell, August 12, 2013 It’s hard to believe now, but there was a brief moment in history when the idea of “educational television” was a godsend for a world being sullied by the two-headed demon temptress of MTV and Skinemax. Yes, back in the early years of cable, there were entire channels devoted to educating the masses: …

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Too educational for TV? You decide.

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Why We’re Kickstarting TreeSchoolers TV executives have told us that Rachel & the TreeSchoolers is just too educational for television. We are proud of that! FACT – Only 1 in 8 kid’s educational programs meet high quality standards (1) FACT – Only 1 in 4 were classified as minimally educational (2) FACT – Advertisers spend $12 billion a year on ads targeting children (3) We are inviting you to back Rachel & the TreeSchoolers episodes 2 and 3. Together we can create children’s programming that is truly educational. Benefits of Becoming a Backer With Kickstarter, you can pledge any amount …

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How to Bully-Proof Your Preschooler

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  “We used to think bullying started at around third grade, but now we know it starts in preschool,” says Joel Haber, Ph.D., psychologist and author of Bullyproof Your Child for Life: Protect Your Child from Teasing, Taunting and Bullying for Good. Bullying is a source of stress, fear, and anxiety in young children, but there are some simple and powerful things parents and teachers can do to help toddlers and preschoolers take charge. One of the best ways to prevent children from being bullied is to show them how to establish and control their own space with language: body language, …

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Attention Early Childhood Educators!

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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

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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

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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

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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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