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American Academy of Pediatrics Endorses Baby Sign Language | Baby Signs®
🩺 The AAP Gives Infant Sign Language a “Thumbs Up” 📝 **Editor’s Note:** This post was originally published in 2010 on the Baby Signs® Blog and has been updated in 2025 with refreshed context, current resources, and links to help today’s parents and professionals make informed choices about using sign language with babies. Why the…
Read MoreHow 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 More🎃 Baby Signs® Halloween Fun: Spooky, Sweet & Full of Signs!
🎃 Baby Signs® Halloween Fun: Spooky, Sweet & Full of Signs! Halloween is right around the corner—and it’s the perfect time to blend the excitement of costumes, candy, and pumpkins with language learning your baby will love. Whether your little one is dressing up for the first time, tagging along for trick-or-treating, or just watching…
Read MoreCelebrate the First Day of Fall with Nature Signs!
September 22 marks the first day of fall—and with it comes colorful leaves, crisp air, cozy routines, and new learning opportunities for little ones. One fun and meaningful way to welcome the season is by introducing fall-themed signs that help babies and toddlers explore the world around them. From crunchy leaves to pumpkins on the…
Read MoreMythbusting: Will Signing Delay My Baby’s Speech?
One of the most common questions we hear from parents considering baby sign language is: “If I teach my baby to sign, will it delay their speech?” It’s an understandable concern—and it’s also one of the biggest myths about baby signing. The truth?🖐️ Signing does not delay speech. In fact, it often supports and accelerates…
Read MoreEnhancing 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 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 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 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…
Read MoreInstructor Spotlight: Terri Floyd, MS
Empowering Families with Early Communication At the heart of the Baby Signs® Program is a network of passionate instructors who help families unlock the power of early communication. This month, we’re thrilled to introduce Terri Floyd, MS, a Certified Baby Signs® Instructor and founder of The Note2Thrive Collaborative Coaching & Consulting. Based in Greater Central…
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