tips – Baby Sign Language Classes https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au Sign Language Classes for Babies, Toddlers and Children Fri, 23 May 2025 10:08:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Behavioural strategies for preschoolers… https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/behavioural-strategies-for-preschoolers/ https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/behavioural-strategies-for-preschoolers/#respond Wed, 21 May 2025 05:55:19 +0000 https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/?p=976 From Tabitha, a clinical registrar Psychologist. Here are a few strategies when working on managing our little ones big emotions to make it easier on everyone involved. 1.Setting clear boundaries and expectations: • Use simple, directive and concise language – less is more! e.g. “use a quiet voice” rather than “when you yell in public it’s not okay.” • Demonstrate and model the…

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]]> https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/behavioural-strategies-for-preschoolers/feed/ 0 Why language matters in behaviour management… https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/key-word-sign/why-language-matters-in-behaviour-management/ https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/key-word-sign/why-language-matters-in-behaviour-management/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:31:11 +0000 https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/?p=982 As an early childhood educator, you already know how important language development is for children. But did you know that improving language skills can also lead to better behaviour outcomes? When children can express themselves clearly, they are less likely to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or misunderstood—leading to fewer challenging behaviours. Take a moment to think about the children in…

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]]> https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/key-word-sign/why-language-matters-in-behaviour-management/feed/ 0 Why Using Free Online Resources for Key Word Signing Can Be Risky https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/learning/why-using-free-online-resources-for-key-word-signing-can-be-risky/ https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/learning/why-using-free-online-resources-for-key-word-signing-can-be-risky/#respond Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:34:56 +0000 https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/?p=985 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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]]> https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/learning/why-using-free-online-resources-for-key-word-signing-can-be-risky/feed/ 0 Top 5 signs to start with and why! https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/key-word-sign/top-5-signs-to-start-with-and-why/ https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/key-word-sign/top-5-signs-to-start-with-and-why/#respond Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:01:35 +0000 https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/?p=1009 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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]]> https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/key-word-sign/top-5-signs-to-start-with-and-why/feed/ 0 The language of infant safety. https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/parent-tips-info/the-language-of-infant-safety/ https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/parent-tips-info/the-language-of-infant-safety/#respond Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:04:53 +0000 https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/?p=1012 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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]]> https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/parent-tips-info/the-language-of-infant-safety/feed/ 0 When is the best time to start signing with your baby? https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/key-word-sign/when-is-the-best-time-to-start-signing-with-your-baby/ https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/key-word-sign/when-is-the-best-time-to-start-signing-with-your-baby/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:23:43 +0000 https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/?p=1021 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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]]> https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/key-word-sign/when-is-the-best-time-to-start-signing-with-your-baby/feed/ 0 Top 5 Questions about Baby Sign Language for language development https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/key-word-sign/top-5-questions-about-baby-sign-language-for-language-development/ https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/key-word-sign/top-5-questions-about-baby-sign-language-for-language-development/#respond Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:36:03 +0000 https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/?p=1035 Baby sign language is a powerful tool that allows infants to communicate their needs and wants before they can speak and enhance language development. As more families explore this enriching practice, it’s natural for questions to arise. In this blog post, we will delve into the five most common questions about baby sign language and provide comprehensive answers to help you navigate this exciting…

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]]> https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/key-word-sign/top-5-questions-about-baby-sign-language-for-language-development/feed/ 0 The benefits of baby sign language – Australian Sign Language https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/key-word-sign/the-benefits-of-baby-sign-language-australian-sign-language/ https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/baby-sign-language/key-word-sign/the-benefits-of-baby-sign-language-australian-sign-language/#respond Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:38:41 +0000 https://babysignlanguageclasses.com.au/?p=1038 First of all, I would like to acknowledge that within the literature, there is some debate about the benefits of signing with your baby, and even less with a focus on Australian sign language. There is currently a lack of robust research in this area for typically developing children. However, there is quite a bit of research into the benefits of using visual cues (or key word signing) for…

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