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Discover How You Can Make a Difference with Baby Signs® Certification

Unlock the potential of infant communication with the Baby Signs® Program, the groundbreaking program that allows pre-verbal children to express their needs and feelings through simple signs. This innovative approach not only fosters early communication but also deepens bonds between babies and their caregivers. If you’re driven by a passion for child development and impactful communication, embarking on a career as a certified Baby Signs® instructor offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference.

Transformative Impact: The Science of the Baby Signs® Program

With a foundation of over 3 decades of scientific research supported by the National Institutes of Health, the Baby Signs® Program equips young children to communicate effectively before they can speak. This early use of sign language facilitates better understanding between infants and adults, paving the way for improved problem-solving and emotional regulation skills.

Experience the Benefits:

  • Enhanced parental bonding and reduced frustration.
  • Accelerated cognitive development and language acquisition in infants.

Pathway to Certification: Learn from the Best

Our comprehensive training, crafted by child development experts Drs. Linda Acredolo and Susan Goodwyn, provides you with the resources and knowledge to confidently conduct Baby Signs® workshops and classes. Through our self-paced program, featuring extensive written and video materials, you’ll become proficient in teaching both fundamental and advanced aspects of infant sign language.

Global Influence: A Community United by Purpose

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The Baby Signs® instructor community spans a variety of professional fields, from education and speech pathology to therapy. Together, they foster profound change, reaching from community centers to child development centers on military bases across the globe. This widespread network embodies a unified dedication to advancing early communication skills in diverse cultural settings.

Launch Your Own Baby Signs® Classes

As a certified instructor, you will:

  • Conduct Parent Workshops: This workshop equips families with essential skills and knowledge to integrate basic signs into their daily interactions with their babies.
  • Lead Infant/Toddler Play Classes: Our Sign, Say & Play™ and MORE Sign, Say & Play™ series incorporate playful activities and parent education topics enhancing learning through fun and engagement.
  • Offer Early Childhood Educator Training: Prepare educators to introduce basic signs in their classrooms, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
  • Teach On the Grow™ Classes: Offer 16 additional classes designed for children from birth to age 5, covering a wide range of developmental topics and activities that support early growth and learning.
Instructor Business Kit

Beyond Teaching: Comprehensive Instructor Support

Certification is just the beginning. As a Baby Signs® instructor, you gain access to a suite of support resources designed to assist with class preparation, marketing strategies, and professional growth. Our Instructor Support Site provides essential tools, including downloadable forms and marketing materials, to help you successfully manage and expand your business.

A comprehensive marketing guide for instructors teaching baby sign language.

Market Your Skills: Resources for Success

With your Instructor Business Kit, you receive a wealth of marketing tools and resources to effectively promote your classes and make a strong impact in your community. From detailed guides to professionally designed promotional materials, these resources are tailored to help you thrive as a Baby Signs® instructor.

A Rewarding Career Path

Choosing to become a certified Baby Signs® instructor is more than a career—it’s a journey to enriching lives and witnessing the profound effects of early communication on child development. Take the first step towards a rewarding career that not only changes lives but also offers the flexibility to design a fulfilling work-life balance.


Interested in learning more or ready to start your certification?

Start Your Instructor Training Today and Shape the Future of Communication!