Caitlin Downs

My first introduction to Signing Time came while I was in high school and working as an assistant at a daycare. After graduating with an associates degree in early childhood education, I worked as a teacher and home visitor for Head Start. Intrigued by how quickly children picked up on the little sign lanuage I remembered, I began incorporating Signing Time’s curriculum into my classroom and encouraged parents to carry it into their homes as much as possible. It was amazing to see how each child gravitated toward specific aspects of sign language, and used various signs to better communicate and learn new skills. I continued to use the curriculum during the two years I directed a daycare, and introduced Signing Time to multiple families and staff members. My husband and I have been signing with both our children since infancy, and love all that it offers for fun, learning, and increased communication. I am excited to continue to expand my knowledge and share how Signing Time can make a difference for every family.