child development – Baby Sign Language Classes

Are we seeing a language crisis in our kids?

Max — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:40:52 +0000

If you’ve been reading along for a while, you’ve probably noticed that I am SUPER passionate about language development in our kids. There’s lots of reasons for that, but the main one is that language is a gateway into our children’s minds. There is a direct correlation between language scores and cognitive ability, play skills, social and emotional skills and of course literacy and numeracy.

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Sign language in early childhood education!

Max — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 06:47:37 +0000

If you’re reading this, you’re probably curious about how baby sign language could be a game-changer in child care. Well, let’s dive right in and explore why incorporating baby sign language can make a world of difference in your child care services! What is Baby Sign Language? Before we get into the benefits, let’s start with the basics. Baby sign language is a collection of simple hand…

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Signing for autism – easy & empowering

Max — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 06:55:01 +0000

Language and communication difficulties are a defining feature of autism, though the severity and details vary from child to child. For 30% of children with autism though, speech difficulties are severe and even non-verbal (You can read the research here). It’s really important that we don’t assume that because someone cannot express themselves verbally, that they have no capacity or desire to.

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Is baby sign language really that great?

Max — Tue, 14 May 2024 06:58:18 +0000

The first blog I ever wrote, which was over a year ago now, focused on the benefits of baby sign language. I started that post with a disclosure about how in the literature there was a bit of a debate about whether or not baby sign language was beneficial for typically developing babies… What I’ve realised in the last year, though, is that I am a professional. I have a Bachelor of Early…

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Top 5 signs to start with and why!

Max — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:01:35 +0000

Ha! When I started this post, I thought – this will just be a super quick blog… but I turns out I like to teach – it’s just who I am. So it’s a bit longer than I thought. If you’d prefer a quick YouTube tutorial, you can watch these 5 signs here. Hopefully you have already read my blog The benefits of baby sign language, if not definitely have a quick read of that too, so you understand why you…

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Baby sign language vs Key Word Signing

Max — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:11:40 +0000

The image for this post is a bit artistic and I’m channeling my creativity here… but in a way, you could say that baby sign language and key word signing are siblings. They come from the same gene pool, but they manifest differently, and at times have different purposes. What do I mean by that? Key word signing is generally used by families and practitioners (speech therapists, teachers…

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Why the focus on language? It’s the foundation of learning!

Max — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 06:24:33 +0000

It is now well understood that the first 3 years of a child’s life are a critical period development, and language plays a pivotal role in shaping all areas of learning and development. In this blog post, we’ll explore why supporting oral language is so important for children under 3, delving into the profound impact it has on their overall development. 1. Brain Development and Cognitive Skills…

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The first 2 years: Language milestones & baby sign language

Max — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:27:39 +0000

The first two years of a child’s life are a whirlwind of growth and development, especially in the realm of language acquisition. This blog post takes you on a journey through the fascinating language milestones that mark the early years of childhood and some insight into how baby sign language fits in with the natural development of language. Please keep in mind that the ages are for general…

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The benefits of baby Sign Language for speech & language delays

Max — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:33:35 +0000

For children with speech and language delays, finding alternative ways to communicate effectively is crucial. One powerful tool that can significantly enhance their communication abilities is baby sign language. In this blog post, we will explore the numerous benefits of using sign language with children who have speech and language delays, highlighting how it can foster communication…

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child development – Baby Sign Language Classes

Are we seeing a language crisis in our kids?

Sign language in early childhood education!

Signing for autism – easy & empowering

Is baby sign language really that great?

Top 5 signs to start with and why!

Baby sign language vs Key Word Signing

Why the focus on language? It’s the foundation of learning!

The first 2 years: Language milestones & baby sign language

The benefits of baby Sign Language for speech & language delays

Top 5 Questions about Baby Sign Language for language development