Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Good Night Moon

In Advanced Class (Red Class) today we read a classic book.
Goodnight Moon おやすみなさいおつきさま was written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd. It was first published in 1947. Since then many families around the world have enjoyed reading it at bedtime.  My favorite edition is the cloth book.
Did you know there is a companion book called My World?

There is even an ASL signed edition. Here's a preview:


Goodnight Moon ASL is part of the Storybook Treasures DVDs series. This box set is region 1 (US/Canada) so if you want it be sure you have a DVD player that can play it such as a region free DVD Player.

Looking for some Goodnight Moon activities to do? Have a look at these.
Links on Living Montessori Now
Sensory Bin

Goodnight Moon is one of many books you can use to practice the signs we've learned in class. It goes well with Baby Signing Time DVD #3 A New Day. There is a DVD, CD, flashcards and digital book. 

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Out this week! Rachel and the Treeschoolers Awesome Animals

New episode of Rachel & the TreeSchoolers: AWESOME ANIMALS! Science, sign language and songs for preschoolers.

Treeschoolers is a unique series which incorporates various educational approaches to make learning both meaningful and fun. While aimed at preschoolers toddlers and grade schoolers enjoy it too. In our house some the music of the Treeschoolers is often requested for our kitchen dance parties!
This episode takes a look at what animals are and how they live.  The songs will help kids to remember the things they learned. The signs add a unique interactive aspect.


Here's a sneak peek:
 

 Check back to download the free activity guide!

Can't wait for your DVD to arrive? Get Awesome Animals in the Kotoba & Sign Digital Store!

Friday, January 16, 2015

Expanding on Groove With Me

Groove With Me
~ Signing Time Series 2 Vol. 3 Move and Groove ~

Featured in this song: 

 Sign Review:
  


Lyrics for Signing Time Series 2 Songs - including Groove With Me
A taste of the song...
 

Don't want to wait for a DVD or CD to arrive? Get the Groove With Me video with the Kotoba & Sign Digital Player!  Click here!


Books and other things in the Kotoba & Sign Amazon Store

Monday, January 12, 2015

Winter 2014 Classes

Winter 2015 Baby Signing Time, Beyond Class
2015年冬 ベビー・サイニング・タイムのクラス

まだことばを話せない赤ちゃんとサイン(米国手話)でコミュニケーションをとることを学びます。英語も親子で自然に学べるチャンスです!

Trial Lessons & Next Session
for Baby Signing Time & Beyond Classes

Hana House (Suginami-ku):January 13th & 20th 2015
Takenotsuka (Adachi-ku): January 14th 2015


体験 レッスン & 次のコース
ベビー・サイニングタイムとBeyondクラス

ハナハウス(杉並区):2015年1月13日, 20日
竹の塚 (足立区):2015年1月14日

Beyond BST Class in Takenotsuka, Hana House

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「Beyondクラス」は1~3才までの      幼児と保護者
☆ Beyond Class is for toddlers 1-3 years old and their parent/guardian

With a multisensory approach including singing, signing, movement, watching, we enjoy spending time together in an English environment.

「Beyond」は「さらに先へ」の意味で、このクラスでは英語とサインにふれあうことを通して、これから学んでいく上での基礎をつくる機会です。
内容は英語とサインによる絵本の読み聞かせ、手遊び、歌、工作などです。

For more details and to register for the class please visit the Beyond Class page!