New Materials

This DVD has a variety of stories by Patrick Fischer, a storyteller, actor and teacher, which are meant to entertain and provide receptive practice.  Intended for experienced ASL users and advanced students. The stories in “Mr. Shineyhead’s Travels” also include elements of Deaf Culture. The stories in “Tales in the Dark” have themes that are more sinister, focusing on mystery, sadness and death.  All of the stories include a variety of ASL Classifiers.

Mr. Shineyhead's Travels:

•   Deaf Dog in the Park
•   State Fair
•   Mr Wild Wild West
•   Gone Fishin'
•   The Pirate
•   Me Here!

Tales in the Dark:

•   The Mountain Lion
•   Ice Lake
•   Civil War
•   Lorelei
•   The Goblins

Also includes a special ASL translation of the Star-Spangled Banner.

This DVD will assist interpreters who are seeking to interpret effectively in educational settings.  The format is presented so that interpreters can practice interpretation skills from “spoken English (teacher discourse) to sign language (for students)” and from “sign language (student discourse) to spoken English.”

DVD contains the following:

• Students who are deaf or hard of hearing relating stories about their lives in sign language
• A voiced interpretation of the student signer
• A CD that has a PDF file that contains a complete transcript of the voiced interpretation

Flashcards with a manual sign on one side, printed word on opposite side.  There are 422 4"x6" cards with 10 different categories: Animals, Clothing, Colors, Foods, Home, People, Places, Shapes, Vehicles and Verbs.

Based on Master ASL! Level One by Jason E. Zinza

Players move through a full color game board advancing when they correctly sign vocabulary words, sentences, and expressions. Challenge cards enable a player to question another player'­s sign production. If incorrect, the player loses a turn.

3 to 8 players. A fun way to review vocabulary and practice sentences!

Bob Hiltermann, a deaf actor and comedian, teaches American Sign Language in a way meant to educate and entertain.  Bob uses Sim-Com. Outtakes are included at the end of each video.

Episode #1:        Don’t Worry, Be Happy                
This episode teaches introductions, emotions & states of being, verbs & nouns, and the first letters of the alphabet. The special features include a signed music video for “Don’t Worry Be Happy”. 

Episode #2:        We Are Family                 
This episode teaches family, inside the house, colors, pronouns, and more letters of the alphabet.  The special features include a signed music video for “We Are Family”.

Episode #3:        Cloud Lucky Seven
This episode teaches numbers, time concepts, and final letters of the alphabet.  The special features include a signed music video for “Cloud Lucky Seven.”

Learn Sign Language with three popular holiday songs: 

• "Jingle Bells"
• "Silent Night"
• "We Wish You a Very Merry Christmas" 

The Guide “Using Signing Time with Children in Speech and Language Therapy” provides useful information about how parents and therapists can use Signing Time to support the development of important language and social skills of children with a variety of speech and language disorders. The full guide includes the following sections:

• What is a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) or Speech Therapist?
• What is a Speech and Language Disorder?
• Common Challenges for Children with Speech and Language Disorders
• How Signing Helps Children with Speech and Language Disorders
• How to Use Signing in Speech and Language Therapy
• Helping Parents Support Therapy at Home
• What is Signing Time?
• Success Stories

The Guide “Using Signing Time with Children Who Have Down Syndrome” provides useful information about how parents and teachers can use Signing Time to support the development of important language and social skills of children with Down syndrome. The full guide includes the following sections:

• About Trisomy 21/Down Syndrome
• How Does Down Syndrome Affect Language Development?
• What is Signing Time?
• How Can Signing Support Language Development?
• Signing at Home: Tips for Parents
• Signing at School: Tips for Educators
• Success Stories

The Guide “Sign Language in the Classroom Using Signing Time” provides useful tips and strategies to teachers in preschool and elementary school classrooms. The guide provides information about how to use Signing Time to improve academic outcomes for all children. The full guide includes the following sections:

• Why Use Sign Language in the Classroom
• Signing in the Classroom
  • Reading
  • Alphabet
  • Vocabulary
  • Spelling
• Recommended Resources
• Overview of the Signing Time Classroom Edition
• What is Signing Time?
• Success Stories

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

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