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Signing Time

Series Information
Curricular Areas: Language Arts, American Sign Language
Length: 13/30-Minute Programs
Grade Levels: Pre, K-12+
Web Resources Teacher's Guides

Sign language opens up a world of communication for pre-verbal infants, toddlers, and children with special needs - all of whom may be able to hear, but may not yet be able to communicate with speech.

These programs can be recorded off air but are not available through the lending library.

 

Episode Descriptions

1. My first signs: Alex and Leah invite you to play with them in the tree house as they share with you the very first signs they learned.

2. Playtime Signs: Alex and Leah share signs for their favorite playthings and learn the “Magic Words” song for good manners.

3. Everyday Signs: Favorite foods and some of Alex and Leah’s favorite signs! Rachel tops this show off with the “Silly Pizza” song!

4. Family, Feelings and Fun: Learn the signs for members of your family, things outside and sing along with the “What are you Feeling?” song.

5. ABC's: Join Alex, Leah, Hopkins and Rachel for a singing and signing alphabet adventure.

6. My Favorite Things: Alex, Leah, Hopkins share signs for favorite colors, favorite fruits and vegetables, and favorite activities.

7. Leah's Farm: Join the Signing Time gang for signing and singing fun at Leah’s Farm!

8. My Great Backyard: Go hiking with Alex, Leah, and Hopkins and try tosopt the animals in the wood!

9. The Zoo Train: Choo! Choo! Hop on the Zoo Train and watch the animals and move like the animals as you learn signs.

10. My Day: From waking up and getting dressed, to playtime and bedtime- there are signs for everything! Rachel and her young friends take you through a day of songs and signs!

11. My Neighborhood: The park, the store, the post office, the library! Neighborhoods have lots great places to go and learn signs.

12. Welcome to School: Go to school with Alex, Leah, and Hopkins and see how fun learning signs can be!

13. Time to Eat: Join the Signing Time gang for songs, signs, and laughs as we learn all about food. Yum!

 



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