Sign Language for Children

I came across a wonderful program called Signing Time which is being shown on public television stations across the country. They also offer products, dvds and vhs tapes, books, and many other resources. This fun and clever television series teaches kids with fun videos and interactive songs and play, how to sign. It reminds me a little of the Sesame Street format of teaching children through songs and repetition, and kids themselves mimicking what they see. Check it out - it has won much acclaim and news coverage, plus numerous awards, including the Parents' Choice Award. Designed to help parents and caregivers make informed decisions about which products are recommended for children, the Parents' Choice Awards is the nation's oldest nonprofit guide to quality children's media and materials for children, including: books, toys, music, magazines, software, videogames, television and websites.

You can watch an introduction video on their website. This is an interesting and fun way for children to learn another way to "speak', and may be very helpful to interact with other children who may not be able to "speak' the words. Click on the box below to go to the website for Signing Time.