Ep 11. It's a Birthday Party

In the Signing Time Season 2 Episode 11, titled "It's a Birthday Party," the hosts Rachel and Alex are planning a birthday party for their friend Leah. Throughout the episode, they teach American Sign Language (ASL) signs related to birthdays such as "cake," "balloons," and "presents."

The episode begins with Rachel and Alex discussing what to do for Leah's birthday party. They decide to have a backyard barbecue with balloons, cake, and presents. As they prepare for the party, they teach signs related to these items, including "grill," "hot dog," "ketchup," "mustard," "plates," and "napkins." They also teach how to sign "Happy Birthday" and "birthday cake."

In addition to teaching birthday-related signs, Rachel and Alex also include a few educational segments throughout the episode. They visit a bakery to learn how to make a cake and teach signs such as "flour," "sugar," and "bake." They also visit a farm to introduce signs for "cow," "milk," and "cheese."

Throughout the episode, Rachel and Alex interact with a group of children who are also attending Leah's birthday party. The children sign along with Rachel and Alex and participate in games and activities related to birthdays.

One of the highlights of the episode is the "birthday present game." Rachel and Alex hide presents around the backyard and the children have to find them using clues and signs provided by Rachel and Alex. This activity is not only fun but also helps reinforce the signs taught throughout the episode.

As the party comes to an end, Rachel and Alex sing "Happy Birthday" to Leah and present her with a cake. The episode concludes with a recap of all the signs taught during the episode.

"It's a Birthday Party" is a fun and educational episode of Signing Time that teaches ASL signs related to birthdays while also incorporating interactive activities and educational segments. Children and adults alike will enjoy learning new signs and participating in the birthday-themed games and activities.