SIGN Preschool is currently available in a limited on-demand format.

While we rebuild and expand the program, live classes and shipped learning kits are temporarily unavailable.

Right now, families can access our existing SIGN Preschool lessons as part of Learn Sign Language Now On-Demand for $7/month, along with the rest of the Learn Sign Language Now on-demand library.

Our goal is to bring back the full SIGN Preschool experience, including additional lessons, hands-on learning materials, and live opportunities, as the program grows.

Join Our Communication-First Online Early Learning Program

Building confident communicators through spoken English, authentic ASL signs, and engaging, hands-on learning.

Step #1

Discover our unique communication-first approach to early learning.

Step #2

Enroll your child in SIGN Preschool.

Step #3

We'll evaluate your child's communication and literacy skills to place them at the right level .

INTRODUCING:

SIGN Preschool

Communication-First Early Learning

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Where Every Child Learns to Communicate

SIGN Preschool is an inclusive online early learning program for children ages 3–7 that combines spoken English with authentic American Sign Language (ASL) signs throughout every lesson.

Rather than teaching sign language as a separate subject, we use sign-supported instruction to help children build communication, language, and confidence while learning reading, writing, math, science, and the social skills they need for lifelong success.

Children hear language while seeing it, creating a rich, multi-sensory learning experience that supports understanding, encourages participation, and helps every child become a more confident communicator.

Our classrooms welcome children of all abilities because we believe communication is the foundation for learning.

Mr. Fleener has been teaching sign language to all age groups for over 15 years both in person and online. Now, we get to teach YOUR child online! We can't wait!!

Why Are We Passionate About

Early Learning?

The early years are the perfect time to build communication, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Beth points to the sign for blue on her wall.

Hi! I'm Ms. Beth, and teaching has been my passion for as long as I can remember.

For more than 25 years, I've had the privilege of teaching children and adults in both spoken English and sign language. Throughout my career, I've worked with children of all abilities, helping them build communication skills and discover the joy of learning.

One thing I've learned is that communication is the foundation for learning.

When children can communicate, they gain confidence. They ask questions, build friendships, express their ideas, and become active participants in their own learning.

That's why I created SIGN Preschool.

Our communication-first approach combines spoken English with authentic ASL signs throughout every lesson, giving children multiple ways to understand, participate, and succeed.

Over the past decade, I've designed individualized curriculum for homeschooling families, taught in my local preschool, and since 2020, I've had the joy of teaching families online through SIGN Preschool.

With a background in disability studies, psychology, and early childhood education, my goal is simple:

To create a place where every child is welcomed, every child can communicate, and every child can develop a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

I can't wait to welcome your family to SIGN Preschool!

– Ms. Beth

Mr. Fleener has been teaching sign language to all age groups for over 15 years both in person and online. Now, we get to teach YOUR child online! We can't wait!!

"This is a great, great option! Not only is Beth teaching sign language but also preschool skills. This is an innovative online preschool." - Thakore L.

Watch a Real

SIGN Preschool Lesson

See how we teach children to communicate through spoken English and authentic ASL signs.

Every lesson is designed to help children build communication, confidence, and academic skills in a fun, engaging environment.

By combining spoken English with authentic ASL signs throughout each lesson, children hear language while seeing it, creating a rich, multi-sensory learning experience that supports early language development and kindergarten readiness.

Watch the lesson below to experience our communication-first teaching approach in action.

YOU GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!

Flexible Learning + Live Connections

SIGN Preschool combines the flexibility of on-demand learning with the community and connection available through Learn Sign Language Now.

Your child can learn at their own pace throughout the week, while families can connect with other sign language learners and users through the Learn Sign Language Now community.

As the full SIGN Preschool program returns, we plan to add live opportunities for children to practice communication, build confidence, and connect with teachers and classmates.

Teaching Time

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Learn Anytime. Grow Every Day.

Our engaging pre-recorded lessons allow your child to learn when they're rested, focused, and ready. Each lesson combines spoken English with authentic ASL signs to help children build communication, language, and academic skills.

Every lesson includes:

🎵 Music & Movement

📚 Story Time

🔤 Phonics & Early Reading

🔢 Math

🔬 Science & Discovery

🎨 Hands-On Learning Activities

🤟 Communication Through Spoken English & Sign Language

Every lesson is designed to help children communicate, participate, and build confidence while preparing for future academic success.

Sign Pals

Sign Pals shows a a computer with the teacher in the middle and her ten students in their own boxes around her.

Practice Communication. Build Friendships.

Once each week, children join their teacher and classmates for a live Sign Pals session filled with conversation, laughter, and interactive activities.

These live sessions give children opportunities to practice communicating, ask questions, share ideas, and build friendships in a fun and encouraging environment.

During Sign Pals, children enjoy:

🧸 Sharing Time

🎤 Show & Tell

❓ Questions & Answers

🎲 Interactive Games

🎉 Celebrations

🤝 Making Friends

Communication isn't just something we teach.

It's something children experience together.

Wondering if Your Child Will

Stay Engaged!

Learning Should Feel Like an Adventure!

Young children learn best when they're actively involved.

That's why every SIGN Preschool lesson is designed to keep children moving, thinking, communicating, singing, exploring, and participating from beginning to end.

We don't believe children learn best by sitting and watching a screen.

Instead, we combine movement, conversation, stories, songs, games, and hands-on activities to create lessons that capture children's attention while building real learning skills.

When children are engaged, they learn.

When children are communicating, they thrive.

"Beth is amazing and very knowledgeable. She is very creative and she keeps the kids engaged!" - Natalie E.

You'll Love Our

COMMUNICATION-FIRST CURRICULUM!

At SIGN Preschool, every lesson is designed to help children communicate, explore, and grow.

Using spoken English with authentic ASL signs, our engaging curriculum builds language, literacy, math, science, and social skills through hands-on activities, movement, stories, music, and play.

Our readiness-based approach allows each child to learn at the level that's right for them in an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to participate, build confidence, and succeed.

Whether your child is just beginning their learning journey or ready for more advanced challenges, our curriculum meets them where they are and helps them continue to grow.

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Why Do We Teach With

Sign Language?

At SIGN Preschool, sign language isn't just another subject. It's one of the ways we teach.

By combining spoken English with authentic American Sign Language (ASL) signs throughout every lesson, children hear language while seeing it. This multi-sensory approach helps children build communication skills, expand their vocabulary, and develop confidence expressing themselves.

Research has shown that learning sign language can benefit all children by supporting language development, memory, visual attention, and social communication skills. It also helps children become more aware of facial expressions, body language, and other nonverbal forms of communication.

Most importantly, our goal isn't simply to teach signs.

Our goal is to help children communicate.

As children develop communication skills, they also build an American Sign Language vocabulary that can continue to grow throughout their lives.

Whether your child is hearing, Deaf, hard of hearing, neurotypical, or neurodivergent, learning through both spoken English and sign language provides another way to understand, participate, and succeed.

A Complete Early Learning Curriculum

Communication is at the heart of everything we do, but it's only the beginning.

Our carefully selected curriculum helps children develop strong skills in:

✔ Reading & Phonics

✔ Writing

✔ Mathematics

✔ Science

✔ Social Studies

✔ Fine Motor Development

✔ Social & Emotional Learning

✔ Music & Movement

✔ Critical Thinking

We combine trusted educational programs, hands-on activities, and engaging lessons to create a complete early learning experience that prepares children for the next stage of their education.

Rather than placing children strictly by age, we evaluate each child's communication and literacy skills so they can learn at the level that's right for them.

Our goal is to challenge every child, build confidence, and create a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

SIGN Preschool Is Growing!

On-Demand Early Learning for Ages 3–7
Now Available Inside Learn Sign Language Now

Everything Your Child Needs to Succeed

The full SIGN Preschool program is designed to provide a complete communication-first early learning experience.

As we rebuild and expand SIGN Preschool, our goal is for the full program to include:

🎥 45 minutes of engaging on-demand lessons each school day
Children learn through spoken English and authentic ASL signs on your family's schedule.

📚 A complete early learning curriculum
Reading, phonics, writing, math, science, social studies, and more.

🖨️ Printable learning activities
Reinforce concepts with hands-on practice, games, and activities at home.

💻 Premium educational apps and online learning resources
Personalized tools that support your child's individual learning needs and pace.

📈 Ongoing progress monitoring
We regularly assess your child's communication and academic growth to ensure they continue learning at the level that's right for them.

🏃 Active Kids 2.0 Physical Fitness Program

🇪🇸 Pre-recorded Spanish lessons

📋 Quarterly one-on-one learning assessments

📖 Kids A–Z Premium Membership

➗ MobyMax Premium Access

⭐ Khan Academy Kids

📝 A personalized learning plan

📦 A Learning Kit shipped to your home

Your child receives hands-on learning materials, including manipulatives, flash cards, mini-posters, games, and other resources designed to make learning interactive both during lessons and throughout the week.

🤟 Communication-first instruction throughout every lesson

Reading and Writing Kit:

Math Kit:


Two days a week:

Pre-recorded to fit

your schedule


$49 Registration fee

$99 a Month

Preschool



Bonus: One 45 min live group session a week

SIGN Preschool

Communication-First Early Learning for Ages 3–7

The full SIGN Preschool program is designed to include:

✔ Four days of engaging on-demand lessons each week
✔ Learn on your family's schedule
✔ Weekly live Sign Pals class
✔ Personalized readiness evaluation
✔ Placement based on communication and literacy skills—not age
✔ Ongoing progress monitoring
✔ Complete curriculum and learning resources

Currently available in our growing on-demand format.

Got questions?

We're Here to Help!

If you don't see your question below, we'd love to hear from you.

Is SIGN Preschool only for children with disabilities?

No. SIGN Preschool is designed for all children ages 3–7.

Our communication-first approach benefits every learner, while our inclusive environment allows children of all abilities to learn together.

We welcome children who are neurotypical, autistic, Deaf, hard of hearing, have speech or language delays, or communicate in different ways. If your child has an IEP or specific learning goals, we'll do our best to support those goals throughout the school year.


Do parents need to stay with their child during lessons?

Because SIGN Preschool is currently available on demand, parents can choose how involved they would like to be during each lesson.

Many families enjoy learning alongside their child, especially during hands-on activities, while other children are comfortable working more independently. You can choose what works best for your child and your family.


Will I need to teach my child outside of class?

SIGN Preschool is designed to make learning at home easier for families.

Our current on-demand lessons give you activities your child can learn from and enjoy at home, and parents are always welcome to participate alongside their child.

As we rebuild the full SIGN Preschool program, we're continuing to add lessons, activities, and resources to create an increasingly complete early learning experience.


Will I need to buy school supplies?

For our current on-demand program, families should plan to have basic learning supplies available at home, such as paper, pencils, crayons, scissors, and other common craft supplies.

As we rebuild the full SIGN Preschool program, we plan to bring back our shipped learning kits with hands-on materials, manipulatives, games, and other resources designed to complement the lessons.


Are there any additional costs?

There are no registration fees for our current on-demand access.

SIGN Preschool is currently included with your $7/month Learn Sign Language Now On-Demand membership. Families may choose to use basic household or craft supplies with some activities, but there is no separate SIGN Preschool tuition at this time.

When the full SIGN Preschool program returns, pricing and included materials will be updated to reflect the expanded program.


Is this just educational videos or worksheets?

Not at all.

Our on-demand lessons are designed to get children singing, signing, moving, communicating, thinking, and actively participating—not simply watching a screen.

As part of the full SIGN Preschool program, we also plan to bring back live Sign Pals sessions where children can interact with their teacher and classmates, practice communication, and build friendships.

We continue to add educational resources and activities that families can use to reinforce learning between lessons.


How is SIGN Preschool different from ABCmouse®, Hooked on Phonics®, or other learning apps?

Educational apps can be useful learning tools, but SIGN Preschool is being built around something different: communication-first teaching designed by a real educator.

Our current on-demand lessons combine early learning with spoken English and authentic ASL signs, giving children opportunities to move, participate, communicate, and learn at their own pace.

The full SIGN Preschool program is designed to include:

  • Communication-first instruction

  • A complete early learning curriculum

  • Personalized placement based on readiness

  • Ongoing teacher monitoring

  • Weekly live social interaction

  • A supportive learning community

Technology supports our teaching—it doesn't replace it.


My child is shy, energetic, or has trouble sitting still. Will they fit in?

Absolutely.

Every child has a unique personality and learning style.

Our lessons are designed to encourage movement, participation, and communication, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where every child feels comfortable learning at their own pace.


What technology do we need?

You'll need:

  • A reliable internet connection

  • A laptop or desktop computer (recommended)

  • A printer for optional learning materials

A tablet can also work, although we recommend a larger screen whenever possible to help children see their teacher and classmates more easily.


I'm not very technical. Can you help?

Absolutely!

We'll guide you through getting started and are happy to help if you have questions or run into technical issues.


What platform do you use?

Families currently access SIGN Preschool's on-demand lessons through our online learning platform as part of Learn Sign Language Now On-Demand.

When live Sign Pals sessions return as part of the full SIGN Preschool program, families will also receive information about how to access those live opportunities securely.


Can I connect with other parents?

Yes!

SIGN Preschool is part of the Learn Sign Language Now community, where families can connect with other sign language learners and users, ask questions, share experiences, and learn together.

As SIGN Preschool grows, we'll continue adding more opportunities for parents and families to connect, share ideas, and support their children's learning.

The SIGN Preschool curriculum is designed for children, while the Learn Sign Language Now community gives parents and families a place to connect and continue learning too.

Learn on Your Schedule

Flexible Learning for Busy Families

Life happens, and we designed SIGN Preschool with that in mind.

Your child's lessons are available on demand, so you can learn when it works best for your family's schedule. Whether you're traveling, have appointments, or simply need a different routine that day, your child can continue learning when the time is right for your family.

Right now, families can also connect with other sign language learners and users through the Learn Sign Language Now community.

As the full SIGN Preschool program returns, we plan to bring back live Sign Pals opportunities where children can practice communication, build friendships, and connect with teachers and classmates.

"Beth is a great Teacher! She keeps the kids happy, learning and engaged." - Audi A.

Ready to Give Your Child the Gift of Communication?

Start Learning Today

Give your child access to our growing collection of communication-first early learning lessons while your whole family becomes part of the Learn Sign Language Now community.

SIGN Preschool is currently included with Learn Sign Language Now On-Demand.

Join for $7/month to access our growing library of on-demand sign language and early-learning content, including SIGN Preschool, plus the Learn Sign Language Now community for families and sign language learners.

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