Learning – Baby Sign Language Classes

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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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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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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The #1 mistake people make when starting out…

Max — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:50:24 +0000

You were at a barbeque, pre-kids, and Matt & Sarah are telling you how they are using sign language to communicate with their baby. It peaks your interest, you think that’s pretty cool, so you park it in your head for later. Then, baby comes along. You decide it’s time to do a bit of Googling, so you type: baby sign language or infants and sign language. You are pleasantly surprised by the huge…

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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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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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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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