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This is a list of episodes for the series Signing Time!, which has aired on various PBS stations for approximately three years and has produced two series. Baby Signing Time! has four episodes, which aired between 2005 and 2008. Practice Time! has only two episodes, which aired in 2006.

Series overview

Season / Series Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 13 May 1, 2002 March 26, 2006
2 13 August 31, 2007 July 1, 2008
Baby Signing Time! 4 2005 2008
Practice Time! 2 April 26, 2006 June 23, 2006


Signing Time!

Series 1 (2002–2006)

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11"My First Signs" Emilie de Azevedo Brown
Jon Pierre Francia
May 1, 2002 (2002-05-01)101

Three-year-old Alex and his four-year-old cousin Leah, who is deaf, along with host Rachel Coleman (Leah's mom), teach beginning American Sign Language (ASL) signs.

ASL Signs: Eat, Milk, Water, Ball, More, Bird, Cat, Dog, Fish, Car, Airplane, Want, Shoes, Flower, Mom, Dad, Baby, Sleep

Song: "Show Me a Sign"
22"Playtime Signs"Emilie de Azevedo Brown
Jon Pierre Francia
November 1, 2002 (2002-11-01)102

Alex, Leah, and Rachel teach ASL signs related to sharing, toys, manners, and more.

ASL Signs: Friend, Play, Train, Doll, Bike, Bear, Please, Share, Your Turn, My Turn, Thank You, Book, Read, Socks, Yes, No, Thirsty, Drink, Dirty, Clean, Potty, Wash Hands, Bath, Hurt, Sorry, Go, Stop, Wait, Grandma, Grandpa

Songs: "Magic Words," "Look at My Hands," "Part of Life," "The Good"
33"Everyday Signs"Emilie de Azevedo Brown
Jon Pierre Francia
November 4, 2002 (2002-11-04)103

Alex, Leah, and Rachel teach ASL signs for the things children see, do and experience every day.

ASL Signs: Hungry, Apple, Cookie, Cereal, Banana, Bread, Cheese, Cracker, Ice Cream, Candy, Help, Full, Hot, Cold, Dry, Wet, Like, Don't Like, Day, Sun, Night, Moon, Stars, Happy, Laugh, Sad, Cry, Boy, Girl

Songs: "Silly Pizza Song," "Rainy Day," "Good Night Baby," "Proud to Be Me"
44"Family, Feelings, and Fun"Doug ChamberlainDecember 14, 2004 (2004-12-14)104

Alex, Leah, and Rachel teach ASL signs for family members, feelings, and things outside.

ASL Signs: House, Home, Family, Brother, Sister, Son, Daughter, Uncle, Aunt, Cousin, Tree, Wind, Leaves, Grass, Clouds, Rain, Snow, Coat, Boots, Gloves, Hat, Feelings, Grumpy, Surprised, Silly, Scared, Excited, Sick, Love

Songs: "In a House," "Beautiful Day," "Feelings," "We've Got Love"
55"ABC Signs"Doug ChamberlainDecember 14, 2004 (2004-12-14)105

Alex, Leah, their frog Hopkins, and Rachel teach the alphabet in American Sign Language.

Vocabulary Words: Alex, Alligator, Best Friends, Baseball, Caterpillar, Diaper, Dance, Elevator, Funny, Fright, Good Morning, Good Night, Hopkins, Helicopter, Ice, Juice, King, Kiss, Leah, Mouse, Nice, Never, Owls, Picnic, Peanut Butter, Quiet, Ready, Run, Sit, Swim, Tree, Tired, Under, Umbrella, Vacation, Work, X-ray, Yo-yo, Zipper

Letters in ASL: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Numbers in ASL: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Songs: " A is for Alex and Alligator," " L M N O," "Lonely Letter X"
66"My Favorite Things"Doug ChamberlainDecember 14, 2004 (2004-12-14)106

Alex, Leah, Hopkins, and Rachel teach ASL signs for colors of the rainbow, fruits and vegetables, and physical activities.

ASL Signs: Colors, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Rainbow, Fruit, Strawberry, Pear, Peach, Grapes, Watermelon, Vegetable, Carrot, Corn, Lettuce, Bean, Potato, Walk, Run, Sit, Swing, Dance, Sing, Jump, Swim

Songs: "The Rainbow Song," "5 A Day," "I'm Really Good," "Shine"
77"Leah's Farm"Travis BabcockJanuary 12, 2005 (2005-01-12)107

Alex, Leah, Hopkins, and Rachel teach ASL signs for farm animals.

ASL Signs: Farm, Chicken, Horse, Goat, Mouse, Rooster, Sheep, Cow, Donkey, Pig, Turkey, Pet, Cat, Dog, Fish, Bird, Squirrel, Duck, Rabbit, Snail, Frog, Snake, Lizard, Turtle

Songs: "Leah's Farm," "Did You Know?" "Turtle Rock," "Good Night to Leah's Farm"

Special Thanks to: Wheeler Farm, Murray, Utah
88"The Great Outdoors"Travis BabcockFebruary 19, 2006 (2006-02-19)108

Alex, Leah, Hopkins, and Rachel teach ASL signs for animals, bugs, activities and objects one would encounter in the woods or a backyard.

ASL Signs: Backyard, Explore, Tent, Trail, Bridge, Stream, Forest, Mountain, Porcupine, Raccoon, Deer, Bear, Owl, Skunk, Beaver, Wolf, Eagle, Fox, Bug, Ant, Fly, Spider, Bee, Worm, Mosquito, Caterpillar, Butterfly

Songs: "My Great Backyard," "Right Place, Right Time," "When the Bugs Come Marching In," "Caterpillar Dreams"
99"The Zoo Train"Travis BabcockFebruary 26, 2006 (2006-02-26)109

Alex, Leah, Hopkins, and Rachel teach ASL signs for animals often seen at the zoo.

ASL Signs: Rhinoceros, Bat, Seal, Panda, Hippopotamus, Zebra, Tiger, Lion, Monkey, Kangaroo, Camel, Gorilla, Crocodile, Elephant, Penguin, Giraffe, Starfish, Shrimp, Lobster, Crab, Octopus, Dolphin, Whale, Shark

Songs: "The Zoo Train," "Walking Through the Zoo," "In the Water," "Guess What I Am"

Special Thanks to: Sea World of California
1010"My Day"Travis BabcockMarch 5, 2006 (2006-03-05)110

Alex, Leah, Hopkins, and Rachel teach ASL signs for daily activities.

ASL Signs: Awake, Good Morning, Brush Hair, Comb Hair, Brush Teeth, Floss Teeth, Clothes, Get Dressed, Shirt, Shorts, Pants, Sweater, Dress, Skirt, Choose, Pretend, Imagination, Game, Blocks, Build, Puzzle, Fun, Clean Up, Pajamas, Bed, Pillow, Blanket, Light, Good Night, Dream

Songs: "I'm Awake," "When I Get Dressed," "Imagination," "Bedtime Round"
1111"My Neighborhood"Travis BabcockMarch 12, 2006 (2006-03-12)111

Alex, Leah, Hopkins, and Rachel teach ASL signs for playground activities, vehicles, places to go and people to see in a neighborhood.

ASL Signs: Playground, Rollerskate, Picnic, Kite, Swing, Slide, Climb, Sand, Helicopter, Bus, Boat, Motorcycle, Slow, Fast, Store, Buy, Stamp, Mail, Library, Story, Office, Work, Restaurant, Firefighter, Police Officer, Doctor, Nurse

Songs: "Down at the Park," "Watch Me Go," "My Job," "In My Neighborhood," "Every Day"
1212"Time To Eat"Travis BabcockMarch 19, 2006 (2006-03-19)112

Alex, Leah, Hopkins, and Rachel invite viewers to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Signs and songs for cooking, eating, setting the table, and favorite foods are taught.

ASL Signs: Grow, Garden, Every Day, Cook, Kitchen, Make, Fork, Plate, Napkin, Knife, Spoon, Cup, Bowl, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, "May I be excused?", Egg, Sandwich, Soup, Popcorn, Peas, Tomato, Salad, Spaghetti

Songs: "The Garden Song," "Let it Cook," Set the Table," Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner," "Silly Pizza Song II"
1313"Welcome To School"Travis BabcockMarch 26, 2006 (2006-03-26)113

Alex and Leah head off to school as they teach signs and sing songs about things to do and see in the classroom.

ASL Signs: Crayons, Scissors, Paper, Glue, Pen, Pencil, Table, Chair, Backpack, School, Line Up, Pay Attention, Learn, Remember, Smart, Principal, Teacher, Class, Student, Name, Word, Write, Numbers, Count, Draw, Paint, Read, Quiet, Rest

Songs: "Welcome to School," "Hello Backpack," "Learning Centers," "On My Way Home"

Series 2 (2007–2008)

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141"Nice to Meet You"Damian DaytonAugust 31, 2007 (2007-08-31)201

Alex, Leah, Hopkins, and Rachel teach signs and phrases that viewers can use to meet and greet new friends.

ASL Signs: "My name is...", "What is your name?", Old, New, "Nice to meet you.", Alike, Different, Friend, "How are you?", Fine, Stay, Fun, "See you later."

Learning modules: ABC Time and Counting Time

Songs: "Nice to Meet You," " A B C Song," "Counting Song"
152"Happy Birthday to You"Damian DaytonAugust 31, 2007 (2007-08-31)202

It's Leah's birthday, and Alex, Leah, Hopkins, Rachel invite viewers to Leah's birthday party, where they learn signs and phrases for all the birthday fun.

ASL Signs: Happy Birthday, Party, Cake, Game, Present, Candle, Wish, Hat, Invite, Friends, Thank You

Learning modules: Counting Time and Story Time

Songs: "Today is a Special Day," "Laa-Dee-Da-Dee Happy Birthday," "Counting Song," "I'd Love to Read a Book"
163"Move and Groove"Damian DaytonAugust 31, 2007 (2007-08-31)203

Alex, Leah, Hopkins, and Rachel teach viewers signs for all the different ways to move their bodies.

ASL Signs: Dance, Jump, Spin, Walk, Run, March, Bike, Hike, Swim, Shake, Freeze, Sway, Kick

Learning modules: ABC Time and Game Time

Songs: "Groove with Me," " A B C Song," "I'd Love to Play a Game"
174"My Favorite Season"Damian DaytonNovember 13, 2007 (2007-11-13)204

Alex, Leah, Hopkins, and Rachel take viewers on a signing journey through the seasons.

ASL Signs: Seasons, Weather, Favorite, Summer, Hot, Autumn, Cool, Winter, Cold, Spring, Warm, Year

Learning modules: Moving Time and Game Time

Songs: "My Favorite Season," "Groove with Me (Moving Time!)," "I'd Love to Play a Game"
185"Going Outside"Damian DaytonNovember 13, 2007 (2007-11-13)205

Alex, Leah, Hopkins, and Rachel teach viewers signs for things in nature.

ASL Signs: Outside, Sun, Flowers, Grass, Bug, Today, Wind, Trees, Leaves, Sky, Clouds, Rain, Thunder, Snow

Learning modules: Hopping Time and Story Time

Songs: "Outside," "Hopkins Hop," "I'd Love to Read a Book"
196"Days of the Week"Damian DaytonNovember 13, 2007 (2007-11-13)206

The Signing Time friends teach viewers to sign all seven days of the week.

ASL Signs: Day, Week, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Weekend, Again

Learning modules: Moving Time and Counting Time

Songs: "Days of the Week," "Groove with Me (Moving Time!)," "Counting Song"
207"My Favorite Sport"Damian DaytonNovember 13, 2007 (2007-11-13)207

Alex, Leah, Hopkins, and Rachel teach viewers signs for things related to sports.

ASL Signs: Team, Football, Practice, Baseball, Coach, Sports, Soccer, Lose, Win, Basketball, Game

Learning modules: Hopping Time and Game Time

Songs: "My Team and I," "Hopkins Hop," "I'd Love to Play a Game"
218"My House"Damian DaytonApril 24, 2008 (2008-04-24)208

Alex, Leah, Hopkins and Rachel take a singing and signing tour of the rooms and objects in a house.

ASL Signs: Kitchen, Refrigerator, Freezer, Stove, Sink, Family Room, Sofa, Rug, Table, TV, Bathroom, Bathtub, Shower

Learning modules: Hopping Time and Game Time

Songs: "My House," "Hopkins Hop," "I'd Love to Play a Game"
229"My Things"Damian DaytonApril 24, 2008 (2008-04-24)209

Alex, Leah and Hopkins teach signs for the things in the treehouse and return every toy to its “right place.”

ASL Signs: Clean Up, Room, Make The Bed, Shoes, Toys, Books, Blocks, Coat, Mittens, Hat, Socks, Closet

Learning modules: Game Time and Counting Time

Songs: "My Things Have a Right Place," "I'd Love to Play a Game," "Counting Song"
2310"Helping Out Around the House"Damian DaytonApril 24, 2008 (2008-04-24)210

Alex, Leah, Hopkins, and Rachel teach viewers signs for household chores.

ASL Signs: Help, Wash Clothes, Fold, Washcloth, Towel, Socks, Clear The Table, Do The Dishes, Sweep, Broom, Dustpan, Vacuum, Dust

Learning modules: ABC Time and Story Time

Songs: "Helping Out Around the House," " A B C Song," "I'd Love to Read a Book"
2411"Once Upon a Time"Damian DaytonJuly 1, 2008 (2008-07-01)211

The Signing Time friends discover the joy of books through songs and signs.

ASL Signs: "Once Upon A Time...", Beginning, Story, Together, Read, Page, Word, Book, Write, Learn, Favorite

Learning modules: ABC Time and Story Time

Songs: "We Sit Down Together," "Pick a Book," " A B C Song," "I'd Love to Read a Book"
2512"Box of Crayons"Damian DaytonJuly 1, 2008 (2008-07-01)212

Alex, Leah, Hopkins, and Rachel teach the signs for colors like pink, orange, purple and green.

ASL Signs: Red, Yellow, Orange, Green, Crayons, Blue, Pink, Purple, White, Black, Brown, Silver, Gold

Learning modules: Hopping Time and Story Time

Songs: "Box of Crayons," "Hopkins Hop," "I'd Love to Read a Book"
2613"Who Has the Frog?"Damian DaytonJuly 1, 2008 (2008-07-01)213

Alex and Leah can't find Hopkins, so they go on a journey to find him. During this journey Alex, Leah, and Rachel teach viewers how to sign question words like "who," "what," "where," "when," and "how."

ASL Signs: Frog, Lost, Who, Where, How, Why, When, Find, Which, What, Guess

Learning modules: ABC Time and Story Time

Songs: "Who Has the Frog?" " A B C Song," "I'd Love to Read a Book"

Baby Signing Time!

No.TitleOriginal air date
1"It's Baby Signing Time!"2005 (2005)

It's Baby Signing Time! with Baby Alex, Baby Leah, and Baby Hopkins!

ASL Signs: Eat, Drink, Cracker, Water, Cereal, Milk, Banana, Juice, All Done, Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Diaper, Potty, More, Bird, Fish, Cat, Dog, Horse, Frog, Hurt

Songs: "Eat & Drink," "The Pets I Love," "More, More, More," "Mom Has a Mom," "Diaper Dance," "A Hard Day," "It's Baby Signing Time!"
2"Here I Go"2005 (2005)

Baby Alex, Baby Leah, Baby Hopkins, and Rachel teach ASL signs for vehicles.

ASL Signs: Shoes, Socks, Hat, Coat, Please, Thank You, Sorry, Car, Train, Bus, Bike, Airplane, Boat, Ball, Doll, Bear, Wash Hands, Soap, Sleep, Bath, Pajamas, Brush Teeth, Book, Blanket

Songs: "One Shoe," "Please, Thank You, and Sorry," "Here I Go," "I Can Keep It Still," "I Wash My Hands," "Sleep Song," "Special to Me"
3"A New Day"2008 (2008)

Baby Alex, Baby Leah, Baby Hopkins, and Rachel teach ASL signs for things in nature.

ASL Signs: Day, New, Outside, Wind, Rain, Snow, Sun, Cloud, Sky, Tree, Grass, Flower, Leaf, Stop, Go, Wait, Again, Bug, Up, Down, Star, Moon, Night

Songs: "A New Day," "Outside, Outside," "Sunny Day," "Strollin'," "Stop & Go," "I'm a Bug," "Starry Night," "Nighttime is the Right Time," "Tiny Hands"
4"Let's Be Friends"2008 (2008)

Baby Alex, Baby Leah, Baby Hopkins, and Rachel teach ASL signs for feelings, opposites, foods, outside, and toys.

ASL Signs: Friend, Play, Share, Nice, Feel, Sad, Cry, Happy, Laugh, Hot, Cold, Yes, No, Dirty, Clean, You, Me, Apple, Pear, Carrot, Peach, Juice, Bubbles, Balloon, Telephone, Game, Music

Songs: "Let's Be Friends," "Can You Feel It?" "Opposites," "That Tastes Good," "In the Sky," "Toy Box," "Show Me a Sign"

Practice Time!

No.TitleOriginal air date
1" ABC's"April 26, 2006 (2006-04-26)

Rachel teaches all 26 letters of the English alphabet in American Sign Language.

ASL Sign: Alphabet

Letters in ASL: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Song: " A B C Song"
2" 123s"June 23, 2006 (2006-06-23)

Rachel teaches all the numbers from 1 to 20 in American Sign Language.

ASL Signs: Numbers and Count

Numbers in ASL: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Song: "Counting to 20"

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