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In this blog you will find information and stories of our experience with signing. Please feel free to ask questions and leave comments! このブログでは、私たちのサインを使った経験からの情報や体験談を紹介します。お気軽に質問やコメントを残してくださればと思います。どうぞよろしくお願いします。

Why Sign? どうして手話(サイン)なの?

Saturday, November 6, 2010

At the Aquarium

We recently took a trip to an aquarium.  Like libraries and museums, aquariums are a place where kids are often asked to speak quietly.  In an effort not to hamper my son's excitement we went over common signs for things we would see.  

Did you know there is a song on the Zoo Train DVD that talks about things that live in the water? It is called "In the Water".  
 crab かに

 turtle かめ

shark さめ

Signing helped my son to tell me what he saw, the color, size, etc. without having to raise his voice.    It was also very helpful when he was across the room and I didn't want to yell to tell him something!

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If you have any questions I can be reached at heidi@signingtimeacademy.com

Please e-mail me if you live in Japan but are not in a location where classes are offered. I can help you get started with Baby Signing Time and/or Signing Time.

日本に住んでいて、近くに手話のクラスがない場合などは、メールをくだされば、質問に答えたり、皆さんが Baby Signing Time や Signing Time を始めるのをお手伝いできると思います。

heidi@signingtimeacademy.com

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