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Book cover shows an illustration of two mermaids from Bubble Guppies playing with a dog with a fishtail as several insects look on. Text reads, “Leap Frog Get Ready to Read Series. Nickelodeon Bubble Guppies. Bug’s Day Out.”

Bug out with the Bubble Guppies and learn about the amazing world of insects and arachnids. Based on the children's book by Nickelodeon and presented in American Sign Language (ASL) by the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind Deaf Mentor P...Read More

Woman with glasses in a blue shirt demonstrates sign language in front of a black curtain. White text in a red box at the bottom of the screen reads, "Exponent slash power."

An introduction to sign vocabulary that is specific to math. Many interpreters, teachers, and students are unfamiliar with specialized sign vocabulary because the concepts occur infrequently in daily communication. In this video a Deaf professiona...Read More

Blonde woman in a purple button up sweater uses sign language in front of a pink background with the letters A, B, and C. Caption. If I relax my fingers and my thumb.

Learn the ABCs and signs for over 50 words, along with fun alphabet and spelling songs.

Looking excited, two people smile as they stand in front of a sign that reads, “Mill Mountain Zoo.”

Join deaf mentor Joey as his family takes a trip to the zoo in Roanoke, Virginia. This title is presented in American Sign Language (ASL) by Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind Deaf Mentor Program.

Person pointing at cartoon animals. Caption: (music) G, giraffe,

Presents the following songs about animals using American Sign Language: Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?; Itsy Bitsy Spider; Bat, Bat; Bear Went Over the Mountain; Croak!!! Said the Toad; Animal Parade; Froggy Went A-Courtin'; Animal Al...Read More

Torso view of a man with mouth open gesturing with 1 hand towards camera. Caption. The owners are desperately looking for their lost dog.

Mouthing is an essential and active language element used among native ASL users. Kevin Struxness presents 52 different mouthing movements along with their respective phonological meanings. Each movement is then illustrated in an ASL sentence. Sig...Read More

Storybook cover displays a giant turkey wearing aviator goggles flying toward nine smaller turkeys. Text reads, “10 Fat Turkeys; by Tony Johnston; Illustrated by Rich Deas.”

This silly rhyming story about 10 turkeys teaches children how to count backwards. Based on the children's book by Tony Johnston and presented in American Sign Language (ASL) by the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind Deaf Mentor Program.

Book cover titled, "I'm the Grinch." The Grinch rests a finger on his chin with a sneaky look on his face. Christmas lights and decorations float around him. Text reads, "Dr. Seuss' The Grinch. Over fifty stickers, plus Christmas cards."

This is a new rendition based on the Dr. Seuss classic about a grumpy Grinch who tries to steal Christmas. Find out what makes the Grinch so grinchy during Christmas. Based on the children's book by Dennis R. Shealy and presented in American Sign ...Read More

Book cover titled, "Scratch and Sniff Halloween." Finger points to a jack-o-lantern on the cover beside a ghost, a lollipop, and an apple.

What are the smells of Halloween? Follow along and find out all the wonderful smells of this spooky holiday. Based on children's book by DK Publishing and presented in American Sign Language (ASL) by Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind De...Read More

Book cover titled, "Pocket Piggies Colors!" Miniature pig with brown spots hangs over the side of a sky blue tea cup with white polka dots. Text reads, "Featuring the Teacup Pigs of Pennywell Farm. Photos by Richard Austin."

Could there be a cuter way to learn colors and numbers? Small enough to hold in one's hand, the Pennywell pigs are an adorable lot to help students learn how to count. Based on the children's book by Richard Austin and presented in American Sign L...Read More

Woman signs with her pinky up in front of a book cover titled, "Little Blue Truck's Christmas." Illustration on cover shows an old-fashioned blue truck filled with Christmas trees as a frog and 3 pigs stand off to the side.

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Little Blue Truck is spreading cheer by delivering Christmas trees to his animal friends. Based on the children's book by Alice Schertle and presented in American Sign Language (ASL) by the Arizona State S...Read More

Book cover titled, "Pop! Pop! Pop!" Illustration of a cat and a pig sharing a bowl of popcorn. Text reads, "By Russell Ginns. Illustrated by Shawn Finley."

Pig and Cat are excited. It is popcorn day. Find out how they spend the day with their favorite snack. Based on the children's book by Russell Ginns and presented in American Sign Language by Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind Deaf Mento...Read More

Small sailboat floats peacefully on the open waters of the ocean.

Join deaf mentor Joey as his family takes a trip to the beach and visits the ocean in his home state of Massachusetts. This title is presented in American Sign Language (ASL) by Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind Deaf Mentor Program.

Storybook cover with an illustration of a snowman wearing a red scarf and red mittens. The snowman loses its black top hat as it appears to run off the cover. Text on cover reads, "How to Catch a snowman."

The children's entry for the snowman contest has magically come to life and ran away. Can they catch it? Get ready for fun and adventure as they travel through a winter wonderland setting up traps to catch the snowman and claim the winning prize. ...Read More

Storybook cover illustration with a dark blue background and a menorah with all its candles burning. Text on cover reads, "My First Chanukah. By Tomie dePaola."

Viewers learn some of the traditions and symbols of Chanukah celebrations. This video is presented in American Sign Language by Rochester School for the Deaf, is silent, and contains no English subtitles. Based on the children's book by Tomie de P...Read More

Cover of a storybook called, "Baby Sunshine's Safety Signs." There's a color illustration of a baby with curly black hair in a diaper and yellow shirt petting a brown and white spotted dog at a park.

Baby Sunshine provides children with safety tips and the signs for words to ensure their safety. This video is presented in American Sign Language by Rochester School for the Deaf, is silent, and contains no English subtitles. Part of the "My Baby...Read More

Woman uses sign language in front of a 2-page view of a storybook with a color illustration of a giraffe looking down at a young boy in a green shirt. In the top left corner is an illustration of the sign for giraffe.

Baby Squiggles likes to visit the zoo. Children learn the signs for various animals found at the zoo. This video is presented in American Sign Language by Rochester School for the Deaf, is silent, and contains no English subtitles. Part of the "My...Read More

Woman signs in front of a storybook cover of the number 0 wearing a mask and cape and flying. Text on book cover reads, "Zero the Hero."

Zero. Zip. Zilch. Nada. That's what all the other numbers think of Zero. He doesn't add anything in addition. He's of no use in division. And don't even ask what he does in multiplication. But Zero knows he's worth a lot, and when the other number...Read More

Woman signs in front of a color illustration of haunted house with 4 white ghosts peeking out of different places. A witch on a broomstick flies by.

It's Halloween, and ten timid ghosts in a haunted house have a problem. A mean witch has moved in and is planning to scare them out, one by one. Based on the children's book by Jennifer O'Connell. This title is presented in American Sign Language ...Read More

Woman signs in front of a 2-page view of a storybook illustration of 2 orange dinosaurs playing with toys. Story text appears on screen.

What if a dinosaur's friends come to play? Here's some helpful tips to make sure everyone plays nice. Based on the children's book by Jane Yolen. This title is presented in American Sign Language by the Rocky Mountain Deaf School.

Woman is signing in front of a red screen with the word, brave, written in white next to her.

Swim where dazzling fish show a spectrum of emotions from happy to sad to anger to surprise. Based on the children's book by Mies Van Hout. This title is presented in American Sign Language by the Rocky Mountain Deaf School.

Woman is signing next to a bright cartoon of a mother, daughter, and dog happily scrubbing a floor. Story text appears on screen.

Even after attending obedience school, Emma's dog Toby misbehaves. What will she do? Based on the children's book by Corinne Demas. This title is presented in American Sign Language by the Statewide Outreach Center at Texas School for the Deaf.

There is always something to do outside during all four seasons. During the spring, one can walk under the cherry blossoms. The hot summer months give the perfect weather to cool down in the pool. Some may like to jump in the colorful leaves durin...Read More

What is the weather today? Some days it rains, and some days it snows. Other days are sunny, and some days might be windy. This title is presented in American Sign Language by the Statewide Outreach Center at Texas School for the Deaf.

Woman uses sign language in front of a drawing of a white bunny with yellow ears inside a black circle.

This video offers high-contrast black and white illustrations of familiar animals, specially designed to appeal to babies. Images include a cat, a duck, a mouse, a hen, a fish, and a cow. Based on the children's book by Stella Baggott. This video ...Read More

Woman signs in front of a 2-page view of a storybook illustration of a green chameleon on a green leaf and a yellow chameleon on a yellow leaf. Story text appears on screen.

Elephants are gray. Pigs are pink. Only the chameleon has no color of his own. He is purple like the heather, yellow like a lemon, even black and orange striped like a tiger. Then one day a chameleon has an idea to remain one color forever by stay...Read More

Senior woman with short, white hair and glasses smiles as she signs with one hand in front of the other.

This episode explores the use of facial expressions in ASL. Facial expressions are used to show "affect" and serve as transitional markers to help guide the flow of conversation. Not only do facial behaviors signal affective and communicative info...Read More

Man with glasses in a black shirt demonstrates sign language in front of a black curtain. White text in a red box at the bottom of the screen reads, "Congress."

An introduction to sign vocabulary that is specific to American history and government. Many interpreters, teachers, and students are unfamiliar with specialized sign vocabulary because the concepts occur infrequently in daily communication. In...Read More

Title card on white background reads, "The Described and Captioned Media Program provides services designed to benefit students who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind."

Little Quack is a duck out of water. Can he find the courage to join his brothers and sisters in the pond? Part of the Sign Language Storytelling Series.

Woman tilts her head back and closes her eyes. She parts her lips and holds her hand loosely in front of her. Behind her is a color illustration of a girl surrounded by stuffed animals in bed as backdrop. Caption. At night, when the lights go out.

A little girl with a lasso bravely prepares to confront the scary nightmare living in her attic. Part of the Sign Language Storytelling Series.

Man gestures with 1 hand and tilts his chin down with lips parted in a broad smile. Spanish caption. ¡Vamos al festival! Nos gustarían todas las sorpresas.

The last in the three-part series, Libros en Accion, that teaches basic sign language through Spanish. Geared toward Latino parents of deaf children who use American Sign Language or Signed English and presented in a bilingual format. Three childr...Read More

Man gestures with thumb and pinky fingers framing his chin. Spanish caption. Martin puede lanzar un tiro libre cuando el otro equipo comete una falta.

The second in the three-part series, Libros en Accion, that teaches basic sign language through Spanish. Geared toward Latino parents of deaf children who use American Sign Language or Signed English and presented in a bilingual format. Three chil...Read More