Communication
5 Early Literacy Activities for Babies Using Baby Signs®
Help your baby build early literacy skills with simple Baby Signs® activities that support communication, vocabulary, and reading readiness.
Read MoreHow Baby Sign Language Supports Early Literacy Development
Discover how baby sign language supports early literacy by building communication, vocabulary, and reading skills from infancy.
Read MoreWinter-Themed Communication: Baby Signs® for the Season
Explore winter-themed baby signs that support early communication, build vocabulary, and make seasonal moments more meaningful.
Read MoreWhy the Baby Signs® Program Is the Perfect Gift for New Parents This Season
Looking for the perfect gift for new parents? Discover how the Baby Signs® Program supports early communication, connection, and learning.
Read MoreThe Power of Connection: How Baby Signs® Builds Bonds That Last
Discover how the Baby Signs® Program strengthens connection and communication, helping build lasting bonds between babies and caregivers.
Read MoreLove, Language, and Connection: How Baby Signs® Supports Adoptive Families
Discover how the Baby Signs® Program supports adoptive families by building communication, strengthening bonds, and fostering early connection.
Read MoreAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Endorses Baby Sign Language | Baby Signs®
Learn how the American Academy of Pediatrics supports baby sign language and how the Baby Signs® Program helps build early communication.
Read MoreTeaching Kindness at the Table: The Manners, Mealtime, and More! Baby Signs® Class
Good manners do more than impress people—they express gratitude, foster patience, and promote positive interactions. The Baby Signs® Manners, Mealtime, and More! class is designed to make mealtime a fun and learning-rich experience, giving children essential tools to communicate needs and learn valuable social skills. This one-time class, perfect for children ages 1½ to 5,…
Read MoreA Window into the Infant Mind
By Linda Acredolo, Ph.D. and Co-founder of the Baby Signs® Program. Much to my delight, the good news about baby sign language has spread far and wide—especially in contrast to how few people knew anything about it when Dr. Susan Goodwyn and I published our first research article about babies and signing in 1985. I…
Read MoreLearn the ABCs with ASL: ABC Sign With Me!™
Early childhood is a magical time when little ones are eager to explore and learn. One of the most important skills they begin to develop is literacy—the foundation for all future learning. But how can we make this journey into reading engaging, fun, and effective? The answer lies in our ABC Sign With Me!™ class,…
Read MoreHow Long Does a Sign Last?
One of the questions that our Baby Signs® Instructors hear frequently from parents is how long a sign stays in a baby’s repertoire before the word appears. Of course, the answer is that it varies enormously. If the sign is substituting for a relatively easy word like “ball” or “more,” the word may appear relatively quickly. But…
Read MoreWhen Should You Start Signing with Your Baby?
Dr. Linda Acredolo, Co-Founder of the Baby Signs® Program, explains when families can start signing with their baby and why there is no one perfect age to begin.
Read MoreSummer Signs for Babies with the Baby Signs® Program
Make summer routines more fun and connected with simple Baby Signs® for outdoor play, water time, travel, mealtimes, and sunny-day adventures.
Read MoreEnhancing Communication and Bonding: Baby Signs® for At-Risk Mothers and Babies
Child abuse is a deeply concerning issue that affects the lives of many children worldwide. In situations where mothers and babies are at risk, effective communication and bonding are crucial factors in preventing child abuse. Fortunately, the Baby Signs® Program offers a powerful solution that can help bridge the communication gap, decrease frustration, and foster…
Read MoreFrom Signs to Speech—Inevitable!
By Linda Acredolo, Ph.d October 2012 Despite our federally-funded research, evidence showing that signing babies actually learn to talk sooner, some parents still worry that their babies will be too content with signing to do the work of learning to talk. Below are four reasons why children are, in fact, eager to make the transition:…
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