Key Word Sign – Baby Sign Language Classes

Meet Henri – A baby sign language case study

Meg — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:35:23 +0000

Meet the delightful Henri. Henri’s parents joined a Baby Sign playgroup course when he was just 3 months old. Over the 6 week course, they learned over 100 signs and implemented them throughout their day, every day. Henri thrived with baby sign language becoming an important part of the family’s everyday life. (Photo and story shared with permission) Key Points: So what happened?

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How KWS Empowers and Protects Young Children with Disability

Meg — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:15:22 +0000

The first three years of a child’s life are a critical window for language development. During this time, a child’s brain is growing rapidly, laying the foundation for lifelong communication, learning, and social connection. But for some children with disability, spoken language may emerge later—or not at all. That’s where Key Word Sign can make a huge difference. Key Word Sign is a…

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Why Using Free Online Resources for Key Word Signing Can Be Risky

Max — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:34:56 +0000

We’ve all been there – you’re looking for something new, something that could make a difference in your classroom or care setting, and you stumble across a “free resource” online. It looks great! It promises easy-to-learn tips, free signs, and even videos to follow along with. Who doesn’t love free stuff, right? But here’s the thing: not all resources are created equal. And when it comes to…

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Key word signing for inclusive education

Max — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:35:27 +0000

In early childhood education, creating an inclusive learning environment is essential for supporting all children, regardless of their communication abilities. One simple yet powerful tool that educators can use is key word sign. This strategy enhances communication, reduces frustration, and fosters a more inclusive space for children with diverse needs, including those with autism and behaviour…

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The biggest myth about key word signing with children…

Max — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:45:23 +0000

Let’s put our microscope on the number 1 myth that I would like to debunk today is that… Signing will delay speech. This simply is not true and I don’t even know where it came from, but it’s something I hear time and time again. Let it be know – Key word signing with a child WILL NOT delay their speech. The only conclusion that I can make about where this myth came from is anecdotal…

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The language of infant safety.

Max — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:04:53 +0000

When our babies are born, we are programmed to keep them safe. Their safety is at the front of our minds from before they are born. In today’s blog, I want to talk you though some dos and don’ts for language when teaching your infant to be safe, including how baby sign language can help. Picture this: You’re in the kitchen, preparing a snack of fruit when your baby crawls over to climb the oven.

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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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When is the best time to start signing with your baby?

Max — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:23:43 +0000

This is the #1 question I get about baby signing. When should you start signing with your baby? My go to answer for this is to say: any time! And that’s because really, any time is a good time to learn to sign. But, I am also starting to see that it doesn’t give families enough information to make an informed decision about learning to sign. So in this blog I’m going to break it down a little…

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Auslan vs. Baby Sign Language

Max — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:29:47 +0000

As an Auslan interpreter I’m in the incredibly privileged position to have a deep understanding of Auslan, a skill that I use when teaching families to sign with their babies. However, often I hear people use Auslan and baby sign language interchangeably, but they are actually quite different. Firstly, let’s look at Auslan – Australian Sign Language. It’s the language of the Australia Deaf…

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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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