Using Sign Language with Your Baby or Toddler

Did you know that babies and toddlers can sign before they can talk? Using sign language is an incredibly valuable tool to begin communication between little ones and their caregivers. Whether your child is 6 months old or 22 months old, you can use signs in your everyday activities to help your child tell you what they need and want. In this episode Elizabeth explains how and why signing is such a helpful tool, and the basics of how to do this with the children you care for. Tune in to learn how you can use signs as diverse as “poop”, “squirrel” and “trash can” to light up your child’s day! My favorite baby signs book- Baby Sign Language Made Easy by Lane Rebelo Resources Elizabeth recommends~ Free baby signs video course: https://signbabysign.com/ Learning new signs: https://babysignlanguage.com/dictionary/  Elizabeth offered a baby signs class at the St. Joseph East Hills Library. You can reach out to her if you are interested and she may offer it again. Her email address is emurray@sjpl.lib.mo.us Books Elizabeth used while creating the baby signs class (These can also be requested and checked out through the library): Signing Smart with Babies and Toddlers by Michelle E. Anthony and Reyna Lindert. Baby Sign Language : a Fun and Simple Guide to Early Communication by Mary Smith. Baby Sign Language Basics : Early Communication for Hearing Babies & Toddlers by Monta Z. Briant. The St. Joseph, Missouri East Hills Library has baby signs kits that include a DVD, a CD, and a board book to help you get started. Other libraries will also have similar resources. Have questions or wish to start a conversation?  I can be reached at- julia@allthingsbabypod.com Visit my website- www.allthingsbabypod.com  Instagram @julialynnraines.