Early Literacy
How to Use Baby Signs® in Storytime & Circle Time
Build Language, Connection & Engagement Through Signing Looking for a simple way to make storytime and circle time more interactive, inclusive, and engaging? Add signs! 🙌 Using Baby Signs® during storytime or circle time boosts early literacy, language development, attention span, and participation—even among the youngest learners. Signing while reading or singing makes communication visual,…
Read MoreLearning the Alphabet Just Got More Fun—with Signs!
What if your child could see the alphabet come to life—through movement, fun, and connection? With our ABC Sign With Me! class, children ages 3–6 build early literacy skills while learning the ASL signs for each letter. Designed to be fun, interactive, and developmentally appropriate, this Baby Signs® class makes learning the alphabet a multisensory…
Read MoreBaby Sign Language and Books: A Wonderful Partnership
As most of you know by now, Dr. Susan Goodwyn and I discovered through our federally funded research that signing actually speeds up rather than slows down the process of learning to talk. There are a number of reasons why. The one I’m going to focus on here is the fact that signing makes book-reading…
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 MoreIntroducing the On The Grow™ Program: Enrichment Classes from Birth to 5 Years
At the Baby Signs® Program, we are dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in nurturing their children’s growth and development. The On The Grow™ program is designed to provide comprehensive, age-appropriate classes that promote the healthy development of children from birth to 5! Enrichment Classes from Birth to 5 Years On The Grow™ classes offer…
Read MoreHow To Raise A Reader
As we celebrate Read Across America Week, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can raise confident, engaged readers from the very beginning. Early literacy is about more than books — it’s about connection, communication, and shared experiences. The Baby Signs® Program enhances language development and supports early literacy by giving babies and…
Read MoreUnlocking Communication and Early Literacy: Baby Signs® Classes at Your Local Library
Parenthood is an incredible journey filled with precious moments and milestones. One of the most eagerly awaited milestones for parents is when their baby starts communicating. While verbal communication typically takes time to develop, there’s a fascinating method that can bridge the communication gap between parents and their little ones – Baby Signs®. And guess…
Read MoreEnhancing Early Communication: The Baby Signs® Program and Early Head Start
Communication is a fundamental skill that shapes the way we interact with the world around us. For infants and toddlers, the ability to express their needs and thoughts is especially vital as they navigate their early years of development. One innovative program that has gained significant attention for promoting early communication skills is the Baby…
Read MoreLinking the Baby Signs® Program and Literacy Development
Early literacy begins long before children enter school. In this article, Dr. Linda Acredolo and Dr. Susan Goodwyn explain how the Baby Signs® Program supports foundational reading skills through early communication development. By Linda Acredolo, Ph.D. and Susan Goodwyn, Ph.D. Co-founders, The Baby Signs® Program The buzz word is literacy…. All around us we hear about the…
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