Posts Tagged ‘baby sign language’
Enhancing Communication and Safety with Baby Signs®
Celebrating National Baby Safety Month with the Baby Signs® Program Welcoming a new baby into your life is an exhilarating experience—full of joy, wonder, and a strong desire to keep your little one safe. As parents and caregivers, ensuring your baby’s well-being is always a top priority. Every September, National Baby Safety Month reminds us…
Read MoreWhy Babies and Toddlers Love Animals—And How to Build on It with Signs
From the tiniest kitten to the biggest elephant, animals capture children’s attention like nothing else. Whether it’s a beloved family pet, a stuffed toy, or a picture in a book, babies and toddlers light up when they see animals. But why is that? 🧠 A Baby’s Brain Loves What Animals Offer There are a few…
Read MoreCelebrate Your Baby’s Birthday—With Signs!
Your baby’s birthday is more than a milestone—it’s a celebration of everything they’ve learned, discovered, and become in their first year (or two, or three!). And what better way to mark the occasion than by using signs your baby already understands and loves? Whether it’s their first “cake” or the thrill of a big balloon,…
Read MoreHow to Get Grandparents, Nannies, and Caregivers On Board with Baby Signing
When you’re teaching your baby to sign, it’s important that the people around them are also on the same page. That includes grandparents, nannies, daycare staff, and babysitters. But what if your child’s caregivers don’t know baby signs-or don’t see the value in learning them? Don’t worry! With a little encouragement and a few helpful…
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 MoreWhat Is Baby Signs® Center Certification—and Why Does It Matter?
Top 5 Reasons to Get Baby Signs® Center Certified ✅ Boost communication in infants and toddlers—before they can speak✅ Reduce behavior challenges by helping children express their needs✅ Strengthen relationships with families through shared strategies✅ Empower your educators with tools they can use every day✅ Stand out as a certified center committed to early learning…
Read MoreOn the Grow™ Enrichment Classes: Playful Learning for Children Birth–5
Discover On the Grow™ enrichment classes for children birth–5. Fun, engaging learning designed for families and early childhood professionals! Looking for fun, engaging, and research-based ways to support your child’s development? ✨ You’re going to love the On the Grow™ Classes! ✨ Designed by child development experts, the On the Grow™ Program offers playful, educational…
Read MoreWhy the Baby Signs® Program is the World’s Leading Program for Hearing Babies
Why the Baby Signs® Program is the World’s Leading Sign Language Program for Hearing Babies When it comes to helping babies “talk before they can talk,” no program has had the global impact, research foundation, and trusted reputation quite like the Baby Signs® Program. Since its development by child development experts Drs. Linda Acredolo and…
Read MoreWhen Toddlers Sign: Surprising, Sweet & Smart Stories
The magic of infant sign language continues to shine through real stories from parents and caregivers across the country. We’re highlight more heartfelt and humorous moments where Baby Signs® helped children share what they saw, how they felt, or simply what they needed—long before they could speak. 🕊️ No Mom, Over Here! “Even the elephants…
Read MoreWhen Little Hands Speak: Real-Life Baby Signs® Stories from Families and Educators
One of the most powerful things about baby sign language is how it allows preverbal children to express their thoughts, feelings, and needs long before they can speak. Over the years, we’ve heard countless stories from families and early childhood educators who have experienced this first-hand—and they never fail to move us. In our Sunday…
Read MoreHere, There, and Everywhere!
Do you remember how, once you were expecting a baby, you began to see pregnant women everywhere? Or, having finally decided to buy a particular car, you started to notice how many like it were already on the road? Where did they all come from? The answer, of course, lies in the heightened awareness that…
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 MoreSupporting Early Communication in Richland, WA: A Look Inside Our Baby Signs® Workshops
Last week, we had the privilege of facilitating two Baby Signs® workshops at the Children’s Developmental Center in Richland, Washington—one for professionals and one for families. Both were part of our mission to bring the powerful, research-based benefits of early communication to children and caregivers alike. The first session was a Baby Signs® Workshop for Professionals,…
Read MoreCelebrating Passover with the Baby Signs® Program
Help Your Little One Connect to Tradition Through Simple Signs Passover is a meaningful time for families as they gather to retell the story of freedom, enjoy symbolic foods, and share in generations-old traditions. Whether it’s your child’s first Seder or they’ve already experienced a few, incorporating infant sign language can make the holiday more…
Read MoreEmpowering Educators in Quincy, CA with Baby Signs® Training
Empowering Early Childhood Educators with Baby Signs® Training in Quincy, CA We’re thrilled to share the success of a recent Baby Signs® Early Childhood Educator Training held in Quincy, California, generously sponsored by Plumas Rural Services. This engaging and impactful training brought together 37 early childhood professionals from across Plumas County and Susanville in Lassen…
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