Product Details

• Actors: Johanna Larson-Muhr
• Directors: Kathryn Kronz Faber
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Number of tapes: 1
• VHS Release Date: August 1, 2001
• Run Time: 45 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0971366306
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #244,939 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

AWARD WINNER of Parenting Magazine's BEST VIDEOs AND DVDs OF THE YEAR 2002. Baby See 'n Sign Volume 1 is described as "one of the most captivating" in the Birth to 18 Month category. It was the only signing video or DVD chosen for an award.

Baby See 'n Sign uses American Sign Language and contains over 60 baby and toddler signs. Each sign is shown three times including one easy to follow slow-motion repetition and supported with a multitude of images, sounds, and lots of babies involved in all kinds of baby activities. The best way to describe Baby See 'n Sign is FUN. Fun to watch, fun to learn, and fun to sign with your baby.

Baby See 'n Sign is not just for babies. Our products are excellent educational tools for other people who may have special needs. Baby See 'n Sign can be used to aid in communication for people who are Down's Syndrome, autistic, non-hearing, latent deaf, foreign adoptions, those who are learning English as a second language, and people that just want to learn American Sign Language.

Baby See 'n Sign has all the words that most parents would ever need, but if you and your family want more, please visit our website. Baby See 'n Sign Volume 2 has over 100 new signs and DVD versions of both volumes of Baby See 'n Sign are available.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get Baby See n Sign AND Signing Time, February 13, 2004

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"signingmom" (Villa Park, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby See 'N Sign [VHS] (VHS Tape)

TEACH first with "Baby See n Sign." Then ENTERTAIN with "Signing Time." Both are based on American Sign Language and are designed for hearing children. I purchased the first volumes of these two products when my son was 14 months old. At the time, he had a signing repertoire of about 10 signs, including "eat," "milk," "more," "water," and a handful of others. As a teacher of English as a second language, I know that teaching vocabulary to beginners in any language requires clarity and repetition. I found these 2 qualities most prevalent in "Baby See n Sign" Volume 1; over 60 signs are presented one at a time in a clear, focused manner, not amidst an entire story or series of songs. Admittedly, "Signing Time" is more entertaining with lots of real and animated images, lively music, songs, and children performing signs; but there are only 18 signs on the first volume, the signs sometimes lack context, and the children do not provide the best examples of how to produce the signs. Their variations, while cute and interesting to adults, may be too distracting and confusing for a young beginner. Save "Signing Time" for an entertaining reinforcement, and start with "Baby See n Sign."

The 60+ signs on "Baby See n Sign" are divided into several categories, such as "Food," "Let's Get Dressed," and "Down on the Farm"; each category has about 8 signs. I do not recommend that a small child watch this video from beginning to end; there is too much information. What worked for my son and me was to watch one category every few days. We then practiced those signs while having a snack, getting dressed, or playing with his Fisher Price farm animals. And everyday, we watched that section of the video again for further practice and review. It took us about 3 weeks to get through all of the categories, and he now produces most of the signs, some more correctly than others.

We then moved on to "Signing Time" which has been such a fun reinforcement to "Baby See n Sign." Most of the "Signing Time" Volume 1 signs had already been introduced on "Baby See n Sign" Volume 1. My son really enjoys watching the other children sign what he already knows, and he adores the songs. He's even been able pick up the few new signs from "Signing Time"; I just make sure to demonstrate the correct sign on several other occasions. We have recently acquired the remaining volumes of both products. "Baby See n Sign" Volume 2 has over 100 signs and uses the same clear format. Volumes 2 and 3 of "Signing Time" have about 60 signs total, and the entertainment value gets better with each volume-a really great song called "Magic Words" on Volume 2 highlights the use of "please" and "thank-you," and my son loves "The Silly Pizza Song" on Volume 3.

"Baby See n Sign" and "Signing Time" have been instrumental in my son's progress with signing AND speaking. He is now 17 months old, and he recognizes about 80 signs; he can produce about 40 of them, and we're learning more everyday. We have so much to talk about all the time. I truly believe that using "Baby See n Sign" in the introductory phase of signing makes "Signing Time" that much more meaningful and enjoyable. GET THEM BOTH!! Another great resource for signs not included on either video is the Michigan State University's on-line ASL Browser at http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm There you'll be able to click on a word and see a live person demonstrating the sign. I've found this website invaluable for introducing signs for things my son is particularly interested in.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Love It!, September 14, 2001

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C. Narigon (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Baby See 'N Sign [VHS] (VHS Tape)

A couple of weeks ago, I was able to review a couple of videos from
different companies directed at teaching sign language to babies. I
couldn't believe the difference between the two! One I can highly
recommend; the other I might recommend as entertainment for your
toddlers, but not for learning to sign.

Baby See 'n Sign, intended
for ages 6 months and up, shows parents and children how to sign 60
words using a variety of learning modes to reinforce the signs. Each
sign is demonstrated for 30 seconds in several different ways-a
picture (real life) of the object, the sign demonstrated by a sign
language professor, the object in action (a baby being dressed or a
child eating a banana, for example), the sign itself again in slow
motion, a different picture of the object and the sign again. For each
shot in the sequence, the sign is spoken as well shown on the screen
in text. The woman who signs on the video uses wonderful expression
and precise signs, both essential for learning sign language. At 14.99,
it's a good value that will encourage your whole family to learn a
fun, useful language.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great ASL resource..especially for those teaching babies, April 6, 2002

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Lulu (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby See 'N Sign [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I really liked this video. It's a wonderful resource for anyone using American Sign Language (ASL) with babies or young children. I teach ASL to hearing parents who use it to communicate with their hearing babies before they're able to speak. My curriculum is based on Joseph Garcia's Sign With Your Baby book, and this is a wonderful supplement to Joseph's book. This video covers all the baby and toddler-oriented words you'd want to teach after the Sign With Your Baby basics...toys, food, animals, etc. It's a great resource for anyone teaching beginning ASL to children, Deaf or hearing. The signs are clear and easy to understand and shown three times in a row...great for beginning signers!