Stating that sign language is the third most common language in “North America” (actually, I thought French Canadian was third after English and Spanish), Mr. C. (Randall Clarkson) tells entertaining stories to hearing children while teaching sign language in this initial volume containing three tales: “I Love My Family" (45 words), “No Animals in the House!" (35 words), and “The BIG Sandwich" (42 words). Mr. C. demonstrates each sign and explains what the gesture mimics (for example, the sign for bread looks like someone slicing a loaf). Boasting excellent camerawork (very important for such a visually-oriented subject), each story also features a solid review section, and the program covers the complete manual alphabet and the numbers 1-10 in sign. Available separately or as a six-volume set (VHS: $99.95, DVD: $124.95), RainRunner also offers all six titles in a curriculum set (VHS: $199, DVD: $249) that includes certificates, coloring pages, an alphabet poster, and flashcards. Recommended. Aud: K, E, P. (R. Reagan)
Signs and Stories with Mr. C., Vol. 1
(2004) 60 min. VHS: $19.95, DVD: $24.95 (sign language alphabet insert included). RainRunner Productions. PPR. Color cover. ISBN: 0-9755171-1-2 (vhs), 0-9758544-0-2 (dvd). Volume 20, Issue 1
Signs and Stories with Mr. C., Vol. 1
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