Signing Time!

Emily signing "Signing Time"

Research shows that signing with children lessens frustration, opens the communication channels earlier, increases IQ's levels & can help them to talk earlier (for children under one). 

Signing Time are DVD's created to teach ASL to all children. They used to be a PBS show but no longer are due to costs of production. We checked out 8 Signing Time videos (4 don't work) a week ago from the library. Emily has probably added at least 10-15 new signs to her vocabulary in just the last week! She now asks (by signing Signing Time) to watch them over & over again! 

Believe it or not Emily is not the only one who loves to watch them... Alex & Hunter do as well!! They sing, they dance & they sign as well! The best part is they are learning to communicate with Emily. She thinks it funny when the boys use sign to talk to her... its very cute!

We love the Signing Time DVD's. They are the best tool for teaching children sign that I have found so far. I am so happy to have discovered them.

Our library's collection of Signing Time is limited. They have about 10 videos total. Signing Time has 2 different series with 13 DVD's in each series plus a baby series that has I think 4 DVD's in it. I think we are going to start our own collection at home since I plan on using it with Cameron as well & Emily. 

Check them out at... http://www.signingtime.com/

Emily signing "Horse"