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Celebrating 10 Years – Signing Time Academy

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In 2009 Rachel Coleman and Emilie Brown created the Signing Time Academy to bring American Sign Language to communities around the world as the educational division of Two Little Hands Productions. Our mission is to bring the benefits of ASL and active learning to children of all abilities through Certified Instructors who offer classes, products, and personal support to parents and teachers in their communities. Our Instructors come from all walks of life that bring their own expertise to their community with parent workshops, baby sign language classes, teacher training, home parties, and free presentations. Find an Instructor Near You! Rachel shared …

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Teaching Body Awareness in Your Classes

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By Colleen Brunetti, M.Ed. Sometimes it can be quite a challenge to teach our littlest clients. In fact, I often have people ask me, “How do you manage to teach babies and toddlers classes? Do they even pay attention?” Well… yes and no! Right now I have a class of all one year olds. I don’t get 45 minutes of eye contact and interaction from them… not by a long shot! What I do get, however, is a chance to model for the parents and caregivers ways to invite their babies to explore the world, while integrating all the signs …

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Welcome New Instructors! First Quarter, 2013

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Welcome New Instructors! The following Instructors have joined the Signing Time Academy in the first quarter of 2013 and are completing their certification so they can start teaching the families and educators in their communities: Clemencia Ponton    Whittier, CA Ashley Reeves    Mission Viejo, CA Kelley Zwirn    Palm Coast, FL Colleen Shannon    Redwood City, CA Hiromi Murayama    Funabashi-shi, Chiba, Japan Leila Alvarez    APO, AE Jacqueline Amorelli    Bayside, NY Kim Redmond    Monroe, CT Shelley Martelli    Round Rock, TX Douglas Whitney    Essex Junction, VT Alice Aday    Las Cruces, NM Jennifer Hall    Columbiana, OH Kathryn Robins    Duncraig, WA, Australia Chanelle Parker    Maricopa, AZ Crystal …

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Signing Time Instructors are Making a Difference

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There are Signing Time Academy Instructors around the world providing parent workshops, baby sign language classes, teacher training, signing clubs, play groups, home parties, and free presentations. We love sharing some of the amazing things they are doing. Baby Signing Time Instructor, Brenda Bonk, Simply Signing Northwest, LLC has a lot of exciting things coming up in Oregon! On March 21st, Brenda Bonk will be partnering with a local art studio, Art ala Carte (www.artalacartepdx.com), to teach a Play & Sign: Toddler Talk class. Monthly classes at this location are in the works for “attend as you can” type classes. …

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Congratulations to our 2012 Instructor of the Year!

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                We want to give a big congratulations to our Signing Time Academy 2012 Instructor of the Year: Kelly Konieczki, aka Momcat Kelly!  Thank you Kelly, for going above and beyond to support your families, and our great Instructor network! Here is a summary of some of the great things other Instructors had to say about Kelly: “She is an inspiration to me, and many other instructors.” “She is so creative,  always willing to help others, and share her ideas.” “She is always there on Facebook to help organize information, share ideas, and …

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Welcome New Instructors! (Dec. 31- Jan. 4)

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Welcome New Instructors The following Instructors have recently joined the Signing Time Academy and are completing their certification so they can start teaching the families and educators in their communities: Clemencia Ponton- Whittier, CA Ashley Reeves- Mission Viejo, CA Kelley Zwirn- Palm Coast, FL Join our Team! The mission of the Academy is to bring the benefits of ASL to children of all ages and abilities through a network of certified Instructors who offer classes, products, and personal support to families in their communities. Learn how you can become an Instructor.

Congratulations Newly Certified Instructors! (Dec 24th-28th)

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Congratulations Certified Instructors The following Instructors have completed their certification and are now ready to start offering classes and materials. Click on their names to view their Instructor profiles: Yuliya Adamchyk– Baby Signing Time Amsterdam, Netherlands Join our Team! The mission of the Academy is to bring the benefits of ASL to children of all ages and abilities through a network of certified Instructors who offer classes, products, and personal support to families in their communities. Learn how you can become an Instructor.

Welcome New Instructors! (Dec 17th-21st)

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Welcome New Instructors The following Instructors have recently joined the Signing Time Academy and are completing their certification so they can start teaching the families and educators in their communities: Heidi Felkins– Vista, CA Samantha Wolters– Bradford, PA Yuliya Adamchyk– Amsterdam, Netherlands Stephanie Hinkaty- Hastings on Hudson, NY Join our Team! The mission of the Academy is to bring the benefits of ASL to children of all ages and abilities through a network of certified Instructors who offer classes, products, and personal support to families in their communities. Learn how you can become an Instructor.

Welcome Newly Certified Instructors! (Dec 3rd-7th)

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Congratulations Certified Instructors The following Instructors have completed their certification and are now ready to start offering classes and materials. Click on their names to view their Instructor profiles: Tracy Huck– Advanced Signing Time Moore, MT Sabrina Francis– Baby Signing Time New York, NY Join our Team! The mission of the Academy is to bring the benefits of ASL to children of all ages and abilities through a network of certified Instructors who offer classes, products, and personal support to families in their communities. Learn how you can become an Instructor.

Signing is Expression

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By Colleen Brunetti, M.Ed. One of my favorite things to do when introducing children to sign language is to talk about the value of expression while signing. It really helps the language begin to come alive, and it also taps into a child’s natural exuberance. Last year I had the pleasure of being a guest of the PTA Cultural Committee at my son’s school and I taught a lesson on “Feelings” to four Kindergarten classes and one preschool class. It was a blast, and I thought I’d share the lesson and some of the supplies I used. Feel free to …

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