Teaching American Sign Language To Hearing Children
Developed for hearing children ages 3-11, SIGN-A-LOT is a
DVD series where American Sign Language vocabulary is woven
into the storyline through an exciting, entertaining world
of animated characters, magical lands and playful child performers.
The DVD introduces the novel concept of illustrated images
that appear and disappear over the signs as they are demonstrated,
assisting in the memory retention of the signing vocabulary.
“We are pleased to introduce the Sign-A-Lot DVD series
that will—for the first time - bring the many educational
benefits of American Sign Language to hearing children beyond
the baby and toddler stage,” said Barbara Granoff, MSW
and co-creator of the Sign-A-Lot series. “As an educator
and a parent, I know how difficult it is to find DVDs that
are both enriching and entertaining and the Sign-A-Lot series
is both.”
Sign Language is Not Just for Babies and Toddlers Anymore
Research shows that children who learn American Sign Language can improve English
vocabulary, understanding of concepts, number recognition, reading and spelling
skills and have a better ability to express emotions. Prior to the debut
of the new Sign-A-Lot DVD series, the benefits of American Sign Language
had only been widely available for the baby to toddler age group. “As
seen in movies like ‘Meet the Fockers,’ signing with hearing
babies and toddlers has gained great popularity. However, many parents stop
signing once their children have begun to speak or feel they missed the chance
to benefit from signing if their child is already in school,” says
Lee Sher, Sign-A-Lot co-creator. “But research shows that these benefits
continue long after children become verbal.”
Magical Land of Sign-A-Lot
The Sign-A-Lot DVD series shows playful kids traveling to the magical land
of Sign-A-Lot, where everything is hands on! Children have fun playing and
signing along with the See Me Sign Kids and their mischievous animated pals:
Lulu Lefty and Ronnie Righty. In “Sign-A-Lot: The Big Surprise,” the
first of the Sign-A-Lot series, children learn more than 80 signs while visiting
Picnic Park, Exercise Alley, the Field of Feelings, the Opposite Playground
and Music Meadow. Get your imagination and hands ready to learn to Sign a
Lot!
“Sign-A-Lot: The Big Surprise” DVD
is available online at www.signalot.com and select retailers.
For more information, consumers may call 949-718-1391 or email
info@signalot.com. Based in Newport Beach, California, See
Me Sign, LLC was formed to bring the benefits of American Sign
Language to hearing children ages 3-11 through the creation
and distribution of edutainment products. It is the mission
of the founders to expose many more parents and kids to the
profound benefits that learning American Sign Language affords
hearing children.#
