Here's links to the current Rachel and the Treeschoolers episodes. Check out the preview at the bottom of each page to get an glimpse of what the episode or check them out in the digital player.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Treeschoolers 1-9 Overview
Two Little Hands, the people who brought us Signing Time, have outdone themselves with the new, crowdfunded series Rachel and the Treeschoolers. Each episode includes key scientific concepts thought through songs, signs and all kinds of fun. There is also a free accompanying activity book that can be downloaded to keep the learning going even after the show ends.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Expanding on The Rainbow Song & Box of Crayons
Colors!
The Rainbow Song Box of Crayons
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
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
pink, black, brown, white, silver, gold
Lyrics for Signing Time Songs
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Saturday, May 16, 2015
２０１５春の体験レッスン
杉並区西荻窪のハナハウスで 〜 ２０１５春の体験レッスン Trial Lesson at Hana House in Nishi-Ogikubo, Suginami-ku
"Babies crawl before they walk and they sign before they talk" ~ Rachel Coleman
✨ Learn to communicate with your baby/toddler using American Sign Language vocabulary. ✨
乳幼児とサイン(ASL)でコミュニケーションを学べます。
乳幼児とサイン(ASL)でコミュニケーションを学べます。
✨ Learn new songs and activities to enjoy with your child. ✨
親子で楽しい歌とアクティビティ
親子で楽しい歌とアクティビティ
✨ Enjoy some of the many benefits of using signs to enhance communication and learning. ✨
早教育とサインの用益を楽しめる
✨ Take a class that supports bilingual/multilingual families. ✨
多言語の家族もサポート
早教育とサインの用益を楽しめる
✨ Take a class that supports bilingual/multilingual families. ✨
多言語の家族もサポート
✨ Come and join the fun! ✨
ぜひ、いらしてください！
ぜひ、いらしてください！
Tuesday May 12th at 11:40
Tuesday May 19th at 1:00
Check out the Hana House hompage for more information!
☆ This class is taught bilingually in Japanese and English but you don't need to know both languages to participate! ☆
☆クラスでは英語と日本語を使いますが、英語が話せなくてもかまいません。
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Friday, April 3, 2015
足立区竹ノ塚で 〜 ２０１５春の体験レッスン Trial Lesson in Takenotsuka
Registration is open for the Spring 2015 Baby Signing Time Class in Takenotsuka!
"Babies crawl before they walk and they sign before they talk" ~ Rachel Coleman
✨ Learn to communicate with your baby/toddler using American Sign Language vocabulary. ✨
乳幼児とサイン(ASL)でコミュニケーションを学べます。
乳幼児とサイン(ASL)でコミュニケーションを学べます。
✨ Learn new songs and activities to enjoy with your child. ✨
親子で楽しい歌とアクティビティ
親子で楽しい歌とアクティビティ
✨ Enjoy some of the many benefits of using signs to enhance communication and learning. ✨
早教育とサインの用益を楽しめる
✨ Take a class that supports bilingual/multilingual families. ✨
多言語の家族もサポート
早教育とサインの用益を楽しめる
✨ Take a class that supports bilingual/multilingual families. ✨
多言語の家族もサポート
✨ Come and join the fun! ✨
ぜひ、いらしてください！
ぜひ、いらしてください！
Wednesday April 22nd 10:00-10:50 AM
ベビーサイニングタイムのクラスとBeyondクラスの体験レッスンは
２０１５年４月２２日 午前１０時〜
Check out the Kotoba & Sign hompage for more information!
☆ This class is taught bilingually in Japanese and English but you don't need to know both languages to participate! ☆
☆クラスでは英語と日本語を使いますが、英語が話せなくてもかまいません。
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