This week we had the 2nd サインで遊ぼう Sign and Play Group with the Zoo Signs theme.
Want to join us on the trip to Ueno Zoo? Here is the information.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Zoo Signs at Home
Sunday, May 5, 2013
May 2013 Schedule 5月の予定
Can you believe it is May already? The saying "April showers bring May flowers" applies to Tokyo this year as there are flowers blooming everywhere! It is a great time to take your little one for a walk and smell the various kinds of flowers!
Here is what we have coming up in May:
Adachi-ku, Takenotsuka
May 1st
Baby English 10:00 ~ Animals
May 8th
Baby English 10:00 ~ Animals
サインで遊ぼう Play Group - Zoo Signs 11:00 ~
May 15th
Baby English 10:00 ~ Animals
Baby Signing Time Basic Class 11:00 ~ Pets I Love
May 21st
Ueno Zoo Field Trip 10:00 ~
May 22nd
Baby English 10:00 ~ Animals
Baby Signing Time Basic Class 11:00 ~ Family
May 29th
Baby English 10:00 ~ Animals
Baby Signing Time Basic Class 11:00 ~ Clothing
Suginami-ku, Hana House
May 7th
Baby Signing Time Basic Class Trial Lesson 11:40-12:30
May 14th
Baby Signing Time Advanced Class 10:30 ~ Day and Night
Baby Signing Time Basic Class Trial Lesson 11:40-12:30
May 21st
Ueno Zoo Field Trip 10:00 ~
May 28th
Baby Signing Time Advanced Class 10:30 ~ Outside
Baby Signing Time Basic Class 11:40 ~ Eat & Drink
Posted with BlogsyFriday, 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.!
The 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
無料! Potty TimeA 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 テーマ:
Zoo Animals 動物
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）
☎ 03-6750-8677（平日10:00～16:00） info@hanahouse.jp
at Takenotsuka Lutheran Church
@竹の塚ルーテル教会
Fee 参加費：1,000円
☆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).
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