Professional Development – 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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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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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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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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