Language Development
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 MoreHow to Use Baby Signs® in Storytime & Circle Time
Learn how to use Baby Signs® during storytime and circle time to support early communication, engagement, and language development.
Read MoreIs My Baby Too Young to Start Signing?
Wondering if your baby is too young to start signing? Learn when to begin and how baby sign language supports early communication and development.
Read MoreLet Your Baby Pick the Topic: How Signing Puts Them in Charge
Discover how baby sign language lets your baby lead communication, express interests, and build confidence through everyday interactions.
Read MoreMythbusting: Will Signing Delay My Baby’s Speech?
Worried that signing might delay speech? Discover the research behind baby sign language and how it actually supports early communication.
Read MoreEnhancing Communication and Safety with Baby Signs®
Enhance communication and safety with baby sign language as your baby learns to express needs, reduce frustration, and stay connected.
Read MoreCelebrate Your Baby’s Birthday—With Signs!
Celebrate your baby’s birthday with fun, simple signs that support communication, build connection, and make special moments even more meaningful.
Read MoreBaby Sign Language and Books: A Wonderful Partnership
Discover how baby sign language and books work together to support early communication, build vocabulary, and make storytime more engaging.
Read MoreSupporting Early Communication in Richland, WA: A Look Inside Our Baby Signs® Workshops
Take a look inside our Baby Signs® workshops in Richland, WA and see how we support early communication for families and professionals.
Read MoreThe Science Behind the Baby Signs® Program
Research on Baby Sign Language: How Simple Signs Support Language, Bonding, and Learning For over two decades, research on baby sign language conducted by child development experts Dr. Linda Acredolo and Dr. Susan Goodwyn has shown that simple gestures—now widely known as the Baby Signs® Program—can have a powerful impact on infants’ early communication, emotional…
Read MoreEnhancing Early Intervention with the Baby Signs® Program
Originally published January 28, 2025 · Updated January 2026 Working one-on-one with babies and toddlers—whether as a speech-language pathologist, early interventionist, parent educator, home visitor, or parent coach—offers a powerful opportunity to support communication during the most critical years of development. The Baby Signs® Program is a research-based approach that helps pre-verbal children communicate before…
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