What is Signing Time?
- Signing Time is a captivating, entertaining DVD series for children and families that teaches basic ASL vocabulary in a fun and engaging way.
- Signing Time teaches real American Sign Language signs.
- According to the Random House Webster's American Sign Language (ASL) Dictionary, it is estimated that ASL is the fourth most common language in the United States with over 13 million people, including both deaf and hearing populations, communicating to some extent in ASL.
- Signing Time was created for young children ages 0-8, but all ages enjoy it.
- Signing Time was co-created by the mother of a deaf child out of her desire to empower other children to communicate with her daughter. Read the inspiring story behind the creation of Signing Time here.
- There are 26 total DVD products available in the two available series of Signing Time, plus other materials such as board books, flashcards, a DVD series called Practice Time, and another DVD series for children under 3 called Baby Signing Time.
- Signing Time is the first show of its kind to appear on public television stations across the country in 2006, 2007, and 2008.
- Signing Time is the largest library available of entertaining, educational sign language videos.
- Signing Time products have spread almost entirely by word of mouth to all 50 states and over 20 countries.
What is the Signing Time Academy?
Academy Certified Instructors are adults from all walks of life who share a common goal: helping families harness the power of communication with American Sign Language (ASL). Through skillfully delivery of Signing Time curriculums in classes and workshops, Instructors create an environment of learning and play that nurtures and strengthens families. Instructors share Signing Time with families and individuals in their community that have a desire to communicate using basic ASL.
Certified Instructors may offer the following curriculums: Introduction to Signing Time Presentations: a single 30 - 60 minute presentation on the benefits of ASL and Signing Time that can be offered in a variety of settings - parenting groups, childcare professionals, medical professionals, and so forth.
Signing Time Workshops: one workshop for adults, lasting 90 minutes or more, like a "getting started" seminar on basic ASL for children and using Signing Time.
Baby Signing Time Play & Sign class: "Mommy/Daddy & Me" format, weekly 45-60 minute classes for parents and children 3 and under.
Signing Time Classes: weekly 45-60 minute classes for children over three and parents. These can be adapted for virtually any educational setting, such as an after-school ASL club, a supplemental teaching time during the school day, a regular family activity, etc.
Instructors also have the privilege of selling Signing Time products in their community. Having a local contact person to purchase Signing Time products from makes it easy and convenient for families to build their Signing Time library!
Instructors must have completed one or more formal courses in American Sign Language. All instructors go through an application process that includes passing a background check, interview, and submitting other documents that demonstrate their commitment and ability to perform the duties of a Certified Instructor.
All Instructors operate their businesses as independent contractors and are not employees of Two Little Hands Productions.
All written information on this page is copyrighted and was taken from signingtime.com & signingtimeacademy.com