Food! Expanding on Silly Pizza 1 & 2 and 5 a Day

Food!
The Silly Pizza Song              The Silly Pizza Song II
5 a Day

There are so many useful food sings in these three songs!

~ Silly Pizza - Signing Time Sing and Sign , Series 1 Episode 3 Everyday Signs ~

 Key Words/Signs:

hungry, apple, cookie, cereal, banana,
bread, cheese, cracker, ice cream, candy

~ 5 A Day - Signing Time Sing and Sign, Series 1 Episode 6 My Favorite Signs  ~

 Key Words/Signs:

fruit, strawberry, pear, peach, grapes, watermelon

vegetables, corn, lettuce, beans, potato

~ Silly Pizza II - Signing Time Series 1 Vol. 12 Time to Eat ~

 Key Words/Signs:

egg, sandwich, soup, popcorn, 
peas, tomato, salad, spaghetti

Need some help remembering a sign or two? 
Check the Signing Time online dictionary to jog your memory!

Lyrics for Signing Time Songs

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Books and other things in the Kotoba & Sign Amazon Store

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Activities, Worksheets & Crafts

Rainbow Salad Craft

Silly Pizza Song Companion
5 a Day Chart
5 A Day Portion Size & Chart

Expanding on The Rainbow Song & Box of Crayons

Colors!
The Rainbow Song      Box of Crayons

In my classes the topic of color signs usually brings up two topics.
 - At what age can infants/toddlers distinguish colors?

Children develop the ability to distinguish colors as they grow. They also are learning the names and groupings of colors as they grow. This is not a reason to avoid using color words but instead a reason to include color words and play in daily life. For bilingual/multilingual children in particular they need the guidance of an adult to know which color names apply to which colors in each language. For example, in English the sun is yellow and the "go" light is green but the same sun is red in Japanese and the "go" light is blue.

 - Do we have to use the finger spelled ABCs?
When I talk to those who are new to signing I often get a reaction like "finger spelling is too difficult" so they won't even try. Yes, like any language, learning to communicate in a new way can be challenging. However, kids can learn the words, even finger spelled words, when given the chance. One segway into fingerspelling is using initialized signs such as the signs for many of the colors.

~ Signing Time Series 1 Vol. 6 My Favorite Things ~

 Key Words/Signs:
red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, rainbow, colors

~ Signing Time Series 2 Vol. 12 Box of Crayons ~

 Key Words/Signs:

red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, crayons
pink, black, brown, white, silver, gold

Lyrics for Signing Time Songs

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Books and other things in the Kotoba & Sign Amazon Store

I Say, You Say Colors by Tad Carpenter

Maisy's Colors by Lucy Cousins
Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh

Activities, Worksheets & Crafts

Rainbow Salad Craft

Rainbow Lapbook

Mouse Paint Activities
Color Activities

Expanding on Groove With Me

Groove With Me

~ Signing Time Series 2 Vol. 3 Move and Groove ~

Featured in this song: 

Dance, Jump, Spin, 
Walk, Run, March,
 Bike, Hike, Swim

 Sign Review:
  

Lyrics for Signing Time Series 2 Songs - including Groove With Me

A taste of the song...
 

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Books and other things in the Kotoba & Sign Amazon Store

Hop, Skip and Jump Maisy

Dick and Jane Jump and Run
Groove With Me MP3

Activities, Worksheets & Crafts

Simon Says in ASL

Simon Says in a class

Ring Around the Rosey

Expanding on Walking Through The Zoo

Walking Through The Zoo

~ Signing Time Series 1 Vol. 9 Zoo Train ~

Featured in this song: 

Rhinoceros　サイ           Seal アザラシ
      Panda パンダ        Hippopotamus カバ

Zebra シマウマ        Tiger トラ        Lion ライオン

Extras:

walk さんぽ、歩く　       look at, watch 見る　

  zoo 動物園    

Lyrics for Signing Time Songs Vol. 7-9 - including Walking Through The Zoo

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Books and other things in the Kotoba & Sign Amazon Store

Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell
Animal Planet Zoo Mat
Animal Planet Zoo Set

Wild Animal Puzzle
Montessori: Map Work
My First Animal Signs by Anthony Lewis

Activities, Worksheets & Crafts
Zoo Sensory Bottle
Zoo Unit
Animal Memory Game
Sign Zoo Map

Expanding on When The Bugs Come Marchin In

When The Bugs Come Marchin In

~ Signing Time Series 1 Vol. 8 The Great Outdoors ~

Featured in this song: 

Bug　ムシ

Ant　アリ        Fly　ハイ        Spider　クモ

Bee ハチ        Worm　ミミズ        Mosquito　カ

March マーチ

Extras:

Caterpillar　アオムシ        Butterfly　ちょうちょう

Dragonfly　トンボ        Ladybug　テントウムシ

Lyrics for Signing Time Songs Vol. 7-9 - including When the Bugs Come Marchin In

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Rachel and the Treeschoolers:
Incredible Insects

Did you know there is a Rachel and the Treeschoolers episode dedicated entirely to learning about insects? Incredible Insects includes information about how to tell if something is and insect and why insects are important. Through songs, dance, signs and stories, children are engaged in active learning.

Each Treeschoolers DVD comes with a CD and downloadable activity guide designed to expand on the information covered in the DVD. 
The Treeschoolers are a great addition to your homeschool or preschool curriculum!

Books and other things in the Kotoba & Sign Amazon Store

There was an old Lady who swalloed a Fly

The Ants Go Marching

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Itsy Bitsy Spider

More song fun!!!

The Ants Go Marching
Miss Nina: Ants Go Marching
Itsy Bitsy Spider: Never Give Up!

Itsy Bitsy Spider by a fellow STA Instructor

Activities, Worksheets & Crafts
The Very Hungry Caterpillar in ASL
My ABC Insect Discovery Book
Ants Go Marching Poster

Insect Sensory Bin

Bug Printables
Bug Match-up & Memory

Expanding On Right Place, Right Time

Right Place, Right Time

~ Signing Time Series 1 Vol. 8 The Great Outdoors ~

Featured in this song: 

Beaver Lodge at
 Game Lake

Porcupine　ヤマアラシ
Raccoon　アライグマ
Deer　シカ
Bear　クマ
Owl　フクロウ
Skunk　スカンク
Beaver　ビーバー
Wolf　オオカミ
Eagle　ワシ
Fox　キツネ

Lyrics for Signing Time Songs Vol. 7-9 - including My Great Backyard

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Books

Antler, Bear, Canoe: A Northwoods Alphabet

Pocket Guide to Animals / Tracks
The Bear Went Over the Mountain

More song fun!!!

The Bear Went Over the Mountain

One Little Owl

Activities, Worksheets & Crafts

North American Animals Coloring Pages

DNR Animals Pages

Forest Animals Activities

North American Animals Montessori Activities

Keep the learning going with Books and other things in the Kotoba & Sign Amazon Store!

Expanding On Did You Know?

Song: Did You Know? 
~ Signing Time Series 1 Vol. 7 Leah’s Farm

Featured in this song:

squirrel りす
duck　アヒル
rabbit　うさぎ
snail　カタツムリ

Lyrics for Signing Time Songs Vol. 7-9 - including Did You Know?


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Books

Five Little Ducks (Book & CD)

10 Little Rubber Ducks

More books, puzzles and animal figures

Activities, Worksheets & Crafts
Duck Theme
Squirrel Crafts
Rabbit Theme
Snail Theme

Keep the learning going with Books and other things in the Kotoba & Sign Amazon Store!

Expanding on Leah's Farm

Song: Leah's Farm 
~ Signing Time Series 1 Vol. 7 Leah’s Farm

Featured in this song:

farm 牧場
chicken   鶏   　yellow 黄色
horse　馬 　brown 茶色
goat　ヤギ 　white 白
mouse　ネズミ
rooster　雄鶏　red 赤
sheep　羊　black 黒
cow　牛
donkey　ロバ
pig　ブタ　pink ピンク
turkey　七面鳥

1, 2, 3

Lyrics for Signing Time Songs Vol. 7-9 - including Leah's Farm

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If you like Leah's Farm you may also enjoy Rachel & the Treeschoolers Awesome Animals too!

Books

Old MacDonald Had a Farm Book + CD

Oink on the Farm

Peek-a-Moo!

Activities, Worksheets & Crafts
Montessori-Inspired Farm Unit
Preschool Farm Pack
1+1+1=1 Farm Printables

On Youtube
Old MacDonald Had a Farm
Leah's Farm 

Expanding on My Great Backyard

My Great Backyard

~ Signing Time Series 1 Vol. 8 The Great Outdoors ~

Featured in this song: 
backyard 裏庭　奥庭
explore 探検する
tent テント
trail ハイキングコース
bridge 橋
stream 小川
woods/forest 林 森
mountain 山

Lyrics for Signing Time Songs Vol. 7-9 - including My Great Backyard

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Books
The Bear Went Over the Mountain
Over the River and Through the Woods
And Many More!

More song fun!!!
In class we learned to sing "An Austrian Went Yodeling". It is both fun and challenging!  Here are some videos to help you practice.
Or make you feel a little "Cuckoo"!

An Austrian Went Yodeling - MP3 we used in class
An Old Austrian - Lyrics
An Austrian Went Yodeling - Girl Scout Version
An Austrian Went Yodeling - Boy Scout Version
An Austrian Went Jodeling - with guitar chords

The Bear Went Over the Mountain - animation
The Bear Went Over the Mountain - Miss Nina's actions

Over the River and Through the Woods

Activities, Worksheets & Crafts
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Autumn Scavenger Hunt for Toddlers
Bear Went Over the Mountain Flannel Board Pattern
Autumn Sensory Play
Outdoor Classroom Pinterest Board

Beyond Class Basics

In the Beyond Class we are moving beyond the basics covered in the Baby Signing Time classes. The pace is faster, activities geared more towards toddlers and more topics are covered.

Opening Song: The More We Get Together

Closing Song: Skinny Marinky Dinky Dink (← this song, different actions)

Dance Time: Hopkins Hop (lyrics here)

言葉＆サイン Beyond Class Youtube Playlist

Number Time: Counting Song (lyrics here)

ABC Time: ABC Song (lyrics here)

Story Time: I'd Love to Read a Book (lyrics here)

Game Time: I'd Love to Play a Game  (lyrics here)

Expanding On Turtle Rock

Song: Turtle Rock 
~ Signing Time Series 1 Vol. 7 Leah’s Farm ~

Featured in this song: lizard, frog, snake, turtle

Movement words

 ribbit - ケロケロ  

hop - ホップ  

slither - ずるずる滑る  

scamper - いっそう  

freeze - 止まる  

waddle - ヨチヨチで歩く  

crawl - はいはい  

Lyrics for Signing Time Songs Vol. 7-9 - including Turtle Rock

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Activities, worksheets & crafts
Turtle Theme
Snake Theme
Frog Theme
Lizard Crafts

Want to add some turtles, frogs, lizards and snakes to your collection?

Family Signs 家族のサイン

Family Signs ファミリーのサイン

おすすめ　TOLO Dolls

Look these up in the Signing Time Dictionary online or Signing Savvy

Family　家族
Father　お父さん
Mother　お母さん
Baby　赤ちゃん
Sister　お姉さん、妹さん
Brother　お兄さん、弟さん
Grandma　お祖母さん
Grandpa　 お祖父さん
Great Grandma　ひいお祖父さん
Great Grandpa　ひいお祖母さん
Aunt 　 伯母さん
Uncle　伯父さん
Cousin いとこ

Songs with family signs:

Mom Has a Mom

~ Baby Signing Time Vol. 1 Mom Has A Mom ~

In a House

~ Signing Time Series 1 Vol. 4 Family, Feelings, Fun ~

家族のサイン練習にぴったりの絵本　Books for Practicing Family Signs

Kotoba & Sign Amazon.co.jp Store

Spot's Snowy Day

Week At Grandma's

The Berenstain Bear's Family Reunion