Friday, April 26, 2013

ASL Apps for Kids こども向けのASLアプリ

ASL - American Sign Language Apps for Kids 

こども向けの米国手話、アメリカ手話アプリ

One of the great things about Signing Time using ASL vocabulary is that it can be used in conjunction with other ASL based items. I've been collecting app recommendations from other Signing Time Academy teachers and signing families.    My 5 year old even volunteered to test them and share his honest (sometimes brutally!) opinion.
サイニングタイムの一つの素晴らしいところは、教えてくれた言葉は全部ASLアメリカ手話です。ASLはサイニングタイムで学んだら他のアプリ、ビデオなどで使えます。

These apps all use ASL so if you've been doing ASL-based Baby Sign Language they can help you to build a larger vocabulary, increasing your ability to communicate with you child.

ASLをベースにしてるベビーサイン/ベビー・サイン・ランゲージを学んだ方にもこの下のアプリはオススメです!

 We don't use the iPad/iPod every day but it is nice to have some interesting & educational things on there for when waiting at the doctor's, etc.!

PictureThe clear favorite in our house is the Signing Time ASL - Sign Language app. It includes flashcards, a basic dictionary and (the kids favorite!) video clips.  They spent a half hour this morning trying to sign along to Leah's Farm.  Another great feature is that it is playable on our really old iPhone as well as the newer iPad.

Two Little Hands also has:
 無料!   Signing Time Lite ASL - Sign Language App 
US iTunes
日本 iTunes


 Signing Time ASL - Dictionary 
US iTunes
日本 iTunes


Picture 無料!  Potty Time
A toilet training app which can be used with and toilet training program but is also a great compliment to the Potty Time DVD/CD!

US iTunes
日本 iTunes


Android:
US      
 日本

Now on to other ASL based apps for kids...
On our iPad we have:


Baby Sign and Sing - This is a nice compliment to the Baby Signing Time classes that I teach as it includes some of the same songs as well as others which include vocabulary we've learned.
US iTunes
日本 iTunes


Signed Stories - This is like the Reading Rainbow of signed stories. I'm not a fan of "in-app purchases" but little by little we're buying up the books in this app.
US iTunes
日本 iTunes

The Baobab - Created by Gallaudet University, this app is like a regular book app but with the added feature of being in ASL & English.  
US iTunes
日本 iTunes


SignShine - Songs, activities flashcards arranged in a way a little kid can navigate around.
US iTunes
日本 iTunes

ASL Dictionary Lite by Sign and Learn
US iTunes
日本 iTunes

Baby Sign ASL (Free) - a dictionary
US iTunes
日本 iTunes

Walk the Plank ASL - An interesting concept but bit too difficult for little kids to navigate on their own.
US iTunes
日本 iTunes

Baby Sign and Learn Lite - a dictionary  - 
While the animation is good it isn't as easy to understand as when an actual person create the signs.
US iTunes
日本 iTunes

Click on the label "Apps アプリ" for other ASL and language related apps!

Do you have a favorite ASL kids app that is not on this list?  Please share it in the comments section!

Monday, April 22, 2013

サインで遊ぼう! Sign&Play - Zoo Animals 動物


プレイ・グループは季節ごとに開催される、
サインと英語を楽しむ集まりです。
Come and learn some animal signs in English!


Theme 
Zoo Animals 動物


Hana House ハナハウス: 423日 10:30〜11:30
at the Bricks Classroom
@レンガ教室
Fee 参加費:1,000円(子育て応援券利用可) 
詳しいこととお申し込みはハナハウスまで
☎ 03-6750-8677(平日10:00~16:00) info@hanahouse.jp




Takenotsuka 竹ノ塚: 58日 11:00〜11:50
at Takenotsuka Lutheran Church
@竹の塚ルーテル教会
Fee 参加費:1,000円 
詳しいこととお申し込みはHeidi先生まで  heidi @ signingtimeacademy.com



☆5月21日に上野動物園での遠足予定もあります!☆
☆ We're planning a trip to Ueno Zoo on May 21st.  Check back for details! 






Friday, April 19, 2013

"Ask the Professional" Interview プロフェッショナルに聞く

We recently had an interview visit at Hana House from Sukusuku Noppo-kun (スクスクのっぽくん).  The homepage features interviews with various well known professionals who share advice and ideas about raising children ("生きる力"の育て方).  The article is only in Japanese but you can read it (or use a translator to try to read it!) here (英語で学び、”自然と多言語の中で育つ”環境を).

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Spring Course Trial Lesson

竹の塚 Basic Class  ベーシッククラス 春のセッション 4月〜7月  水曜日11:00-11:50  
  
体験レッスンは2013年4月17日(水)   参加費1,000円

対 象:0才~2才までの赤ちゃんとその保護者(10組まで)
クラス:ベーシッククラス(体験1回+7回)
費 用:14,500円(レッスン1回1,500円×7回分+教材費)

詳しいことと申し込みは言葉&サインページ


Takenotsuka Baby Signing Time Basic Class Details:

Spring session runs May - July

Infants/Toddlers 0 - 2 years old and the caretaker (parent, grandparent, childcare provider etc.)

Trial Lesson: Wednesday, April 17th 2013 11:00-11:50AM    Fee: 1,000円
BASIC CLASS: 1 Trial Lesson + 7 Regular Lessons
Time: Wednesdays 11:00-11:50
Class Fees: 14,500円 (1,500円 per lesson ×7 lessons+class materials)
For more details and to register for class please visit the Kotoba & Sign homepage.

最近テレビ新聞にベビー・サイニングタイム・クラスが特徴しました。 
Baby Signing Time classes were recently featured on TV and in a newspaper.

Saturday, April 6, 2013

TV Air Date

ハイディー先生ハナハウスで教えているベビー・サイニングタイム・クラスがテレビに出るそうです!4月8日(月)午後11時~放送のテレビ東京「ワールド ビジネス サテライト」 (http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/wbs/)の特集の中で。
In a post earlier this week I mentioned thy we had a TV crew visit Hana House to get some footage of siging babies/toddlers for an upcoming show. The show is World Business Satalite on TV Tokyo and it is set to air on April 8th at 11 PM.  They can't promise that we'll be on the show but it seems that we're still in the plan for the show!