New Materials

An introduction to American Sign Language. Includes an extensive vocabulary section--organized by common themes--with each word clearly illustrated with two to four photographs showing the beginning, middle and end positions of the sign and instructional arrows to indicate movement. Accompanying book.

Armed with techniques for listening, youngsters are now prepared to put their ears immediately to work in the challenging program Ear and Now. Created in a fun and instructive manner, children will be encouraged to become detectives as they listen to learn from the cacophony of sounds that surround them. 

The Guide “Using Signing Time in Homeschool Programs” provides useful information about how parents can use Signing Time to support their homeschool curriculum across all subject areas. The full guide includes the following sections:

• Using Signing Time to Fit:
  • Your Child’s Learning Style
  • Your Teaching Style
  • Your Budget
  • The Ages, Stages and Number of Children
  • Subject Matter
  • Your Use of Technology
• Signing Basics
• Signing Across Subject Areas
• Themed Activities
• Parent Resources
• Overview of the Signing Time Classroom Edition
• What is Signing Time?
• Success Stories

This DVD tackles the tough subject of youth suicide and provides strategies of awareness and prevention for parents.  The presentation consists of statistical information about youth suicide, warning signs of suicidal ideation, elevated risk factors, what a parent can do, and resources for assistance.  On disc 1, a facilitator guide is included which easily leads the facilitator through the steps necessary to present the program.  Talking points are also provided to help the facilitator initiate discussion and answer questions regarding the information provided.  The presentation that will be viewed by the audience is on Disk 2.  Everything needed to present the program is included on these two disks. Time allotted for this presentation and discussion should be approximately two hours.

Teaching youngsters how to care for their ears will provide them a lifetime of healthy learning enjoyment. But to hear, really hear, means youngsters must learn to be good listeners. A way for children to enjoyably explore the art of learning to listen.

Unheard Voices is a candid and compassionate portrayal of people coping with the life-changing impact of hearing loss.  Gael Hannan, an actress with a profound hearing loss, portrays all the characters in this performance that covers the human spectrum of hearing loss–children, adults, women, men and professionals.  It covers issues and adaptations connected with hearing aids and cochlear implants.  The stories are both funny and moving, as ordinary words describe how hearing loss makes one feel and behave.

A set of 2 DVDs. Each DVD teaches over 300 vocabulary words and sentences in ASL that Deaf / Hard of Hearing individuals use in various medical and emergency related situations. The DVDs are a very useful tool for people in emergency professions as well as sign language students and interpreters.

This guide provides useful tips and strategies for parents, grandparents and other family members. The full guide includes the following sections:

• Signing with Infants (0-12 months)
• Signing with Toddlers (13-36 months)
• Signing with Older Children (3-103 months)
• Signing with Children with Special Needs
• What is Signing Time?
• Success Stories
• Signing Time Series One Sign Review
• Signing Time Song Lyrics

An insider`s look into deaf culture with the author's inspiring story of a Canadian, hard-of-hearing child`s remarkable determination. A "Yes you can!!" book.