🎃 Baby Signs® Halloween Fun: Spooky, Sweet & Full of Signs!

Illustration of a baby with Halloween elements like candy, ghost, and pumpkin promoting Baby Signs® for seasonal communication.

🎃 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…

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Celebrate the First Day of Fall with Nature Signs!

Digital illustration with pumpkins, leaves, and trees promoting fall-themed signs for babies and toddlers.

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…

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Mythbusting: Will Signing Delay My Baby’s Speech?

Vertical poster with the text “Will signing delay my baby’s speech?” and “Signing doesn’t delay speech—it supports it,” alongside a mother signing to her baby on a soft beige background.

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…

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Enhancing Communication and Safety with Baby Signs®

Illustrated Baby Signs® chart showing infants demonstrating safety signs: Help, Hot, Hurt, Stop, Gentle, and Dirty

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…

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Learning the Alphabet Just Got More Fun—with Signs!

ABC Sign With Me!™ graphic with alphabet blocks and text “Learn ASL signs for the alphabet – Ideal for ages 3–6”

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…

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What Is Baby Signs® Center Certification—and Why Does It Matter?

Baby Signs® Center Certification Package with training guide, videos, and classroom materials for early childhood educators.

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…

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On the Grow™ Enrichment Classes: Playful Learning for Children Birth–5

On the Grow™ enrichment classes logo with sunflower and smiling baby reading a book, text “birth through age 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…

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Here, There, and Everywhere!

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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…

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Baby Sign Language and Books: A Wonderful Partnership

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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…

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Supporting Early Communication in Richland, WA: A Look Inside Our Baby Signs® Workshops

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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,…

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Empowering Educators in Quincy, CA with Baby Signs® Training

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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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Instructor Spotlight: Terri Floyd, MS

Terri Floyd

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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Welcoming Spring with the Baby Signs® Program

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Fresh Ideas to Help Your Baby Learn & Grow This Season Spring is in the air! Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and the world seems to be waking up from winter’s chill. This season of renewal is also the perfect time to refresh your baby’s learning experience. By introducing spring-themed signs and playful activities,…

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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with the Baby Signs® Program

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Fun, Festive Ways to Add a Little Luck o’ the Irish to Your Baby’s Early Learning Saint Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to dress in green, enjoy festive treats, and spend quality time with your little one. But did you know you can also celebrate by incorporating baby sign language into the holiday fun?…

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