Ep 12. It's Calendar Time

It's Calendar Time is the twelfth episode of Signing Time's second season. In this episode, Rachel Coleman and her animated friend, Hopkins, teach children how to sign the months of the year and the days of the week. They start by singing a fun song about the months of the year, which helps kids remember the order of the months. Hopkins also reminds kids that some months have more days than others, and he uses a calendar to demonstrate this concept.

Rachel then introduces the days of the week, and teaches kids how to sign each day. She explains that each day has its own sign, and that the signs are based on the movement of the sun. For example, the sign for Monday shows the sun rising, while the sign for Tuesday shows the sun higher in the sky.

The episode also includes a special segment in which Rachel and Hopkins go on a field trip to a farm. They meet a farmer who shows them how to plant different vegetables and explains how long it takes for them to grow. Rachel uses this opportunity to teach kids how to sign the names of various vegetables and how to ask questions about them.

Throughout the episode, Rachel and Hopkins use fun activities and catchy songs to help kids learn the signs for the months of the year and days of the week. They also encourage kids to practice signing with them and to use the signs in their daily lives, such as when planning activities with friends and family.

It's Calendar Time is a fun and interactive episode of Signing Time that helps children learn important life skills, such as time management and organization, while also promoting language and communication development. By teaching kids how to sign the months of the year and days of the week, Rachel and Hopkins are helping children build a foundation for future learning and success.