Baby Sign Language Basics

Each sign is illustrated with two or more diagrams depicting the starting position, ending position, and intermediate motion. This makes learning signs easy and intuitive. All signs reflect proper ASL American Sign Language , making this dictionary a great tool for children who continue signing after their toddler years. The Baby Sign Language wall chart colorfully displays 17 beginner signs. Place the wall chart on a door, the side of the fridge, or in the nursery to give caregivers, older siblings, and spouses an easy way to learn the basic signs.

The signs listed include: Each sign is illustrated with two diagrams showing the starting position, intermediate action, and finishing position. All signs use American Sign Language. The chart is printed on thick glossy paper and measures 24 inches x 36 inches unfolded.

We make it easy. Your baby signs to your satisfaction, or your money back. Laetitia and Roland verified owner — July 25, Our experience with BSL has been on of the best journeys we have taken with our son. Our son is at a point where he is making simple signing sentences. He absolutely loves watching the DVDs and sings a-long to the intro song. Since 15 months old, we have noticed that his ability to pick up and correctly use the signs has been amazing.

We started signing with him with the kit prior to buy the kit around 3 months old via YouTube but only bought the kit when he was 4 months old! I would highly recommend getting the kit but that only is not sufficient-consistent use through the day is really what progresses you swiftly! Having a biracial child, I especially love the fact that the DVDs are racially inclusive. Thank you BSL Team! Janet Smith verified owner — July 24, I highly recommend the premium kit.

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The wall chart is huge and durable. We hung it on our bedroom door as a quick reference guide. The dictionary is great reference when we want to quickly pick out a few new signs to focus on. The flash cards are very sturdy. My daughter plays with them often and we use them to practice signs and also our language skills. The videos are catchy and engaging. My now 20 month old who was 3 months premature will even watch it with me as we practice.

Baby Signing Time has been wonderful! Everyone in our house plus grandma and grandpa are signing! This ensures that your baby is seeing the correct way to sign the word. When teaching baby sign language, it is important to relate the word to the current situation or feeling of the moment.

There is no point in attempting to introduce your baby to a sign when that particular sign represents something that has happened in the past. Ensure that each time you sign a word; you accompany it with the spoken word.

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5. Stay simple and start slowly.

This enables your child to make the connection between the two more quickly. These words are more general words and include words such as eat, drink, change, pain, sleep etc. It is important to balance these words with words that are motivating or interesting to your baby.



These are specific things that your baby may have shown an interest in. It is important to introduce the signs you are using with your baby to people who are in contact with your baby on a regular basis. This will ensure consistency. The more your baby sees the signs, the sooner your baby will begin to sign back. Childcare facilities are slowly beginning to introduce signing to their day care so be sure to continually update them on what signs you are using with your baby.

This is especially important when teaching feelings or sensations to your child.

The Basics (and Benefits) of Baby Sign Language

Sign language is a very visual language and members of the deaf community use their face as part of the signing process. When expressing a feeling, allow your face to vividly illustrate the feeling. A feeling of happiness can be illustrated with a big smiling face while signing and saying the word. A feeling of fear can be illustrated with frowning eyebrows or a startled look. Some words do not require or do not have an obvious facial expression. To animate your face is initially a little strange for beginners to sign language.

To practice, stand in front of a mirror and see if you would know from your facial expression what word you are trying to sign. Remember you are better to over-express than under-express your signs with your face. It is important though to praise them for their efforts and repeat the sign correctly back to them.

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When the child is showing you that they need something, give it to them, even if the sign is only approximately correct. They will begin to realise that it works! Sign language is a beautiful visual language and not one to get stressed about.