Signing Time for Everyone!

Most new moms or dads have probably heard all of the benefits of signing to their children. I know I couldn’t help but see other moms using it, magazines promoting it, or books explaining it. Even many toys have integrated signs. Many children in preschool and kindergarten learn signs for ‘bathroom’ and ‘quiet’ as they help teachers and aides with the everyday classroom life while parents hope to promote early communication skills and avoid temper tantrums. In school and at home, signing can be a ton of fun. Many products may have come out to help teach children how to sign….but Signing Time! may be one of the best.

I’ve been watching Signing Time! with my oldest son. He loves the first season of DVDs and music CDs. This line of ASL products was created by two sisters, Rachel de Azevedo Coleman and Emilie de Azevedo Brown. Rachel’s daughter, Leah, was diagnosed as deaf at fourteen months old. In the videos, you and your child will learn signs through Rachel, Leah, and Emilie’s son, Alex. With cute and catchy songs, some animation and the two cousins, you will be hooked as will your children. I do mean hooked. You will find yourself singing “Signing Time with Alex and Leah” and using the signs. Even grandpas will find signing to be irresistible….I have proof!

In our house, where “Thomas” reigns, Alex and Leah have taken over. We’ve learned how sign so many great things including, ‘thirsty,’ ‘please,’ ‘more,’ and ‘thank you.’ Each sign is modeled by Rachel, Leah, Alex, and other preschoolers. It is so much easier to learn signing from Signing Time! videos than from books alone. In addition to the videos, music CDs, clothing, books, and flash cards are available. I really believe they would be great for 0-5 years olds at home or in classrooms. Be sure to visit Signing Time! Online. You can earn a 10% discount on regular priced items with the code ‘Favorite.’ Redeem your discount here.