Baby Sign Language Made Easy: 101 Signs to Start Communicating with Your Child Now

by Lane Rebelo

Overview

Discover the easy way to teach sign language to babies and toddlers ages 0 to 3 with this guide.

Sign language is a fun and effective way for babies to communicate without words while developing essential early learning skills but we understanding knowing where to start can be a challenge. This book of sign language for babies and toddlers makes it easy to help your child learn, with 101 useful, everyday ASL signs and a clear, simple format that explains what signs are best to start with and tips for teaching them. Whether it's asking for milk or telling you that they're tired, you'll learn how to give your baby the tools to tell you what they're thinking.

• BABY SIGN LANGUAGE BASICS: Get an overview of what baby sign language is and how it can help you and your child connect, as well as how it can aid in their development.

• HOW TO TEACH SIGNS: Find guidance for getting started, capturing your baby's attention, and when to add more signs based on their age and progress.

• EASY ORGANIZATION: Each chapter is organized by topics like mealtime, getting dressed, playtime, animals, and feelings, so it's quick to find the signs you are looking for.

Start communicating early with a sign language book for babies that makes it simple.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641520775
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	06/12/2018
Series:	Baby Sign Language Guides
Pages:	172
Sales rank:	64,449
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	1020L (what's this?)

About the Author

LANE REBELO, LCSW, is the founder of Tiny Signs®, an award-winning baby sign language program providing classes, workshops, and professional trainings in the Boston area and online. Lane is a licensed social worker and worked for many years with families in the Boston area. Lane began studying American Sign Language in 2006 after her first baby was born and was amazed by all she had to say. She lives with her husband and two daughters in MetroWest Boston. You can find her online at TinySigns.net.

Table of Contents

Introduction xiii

How to Use this Book xiv

1 Baby Signing Basics and FAQ 1

What is Baby Sign Language? 2

When to Start Teaching 2

Make Teaching Fun 3

Developmental Milestones 3

Infant Development at a Glance 3

Speech versus Signing Milestones 4

Frequently Asked Questions 5

2 The First 10 Signs 13

Useful Versus Playful signs 14

How to Teach Signs 15

Choosing Signs to Start 15

When to Add More Signs 15

Sign and Say the Word Together 18

Sign in Context and Repeat KeyWords 18

Sign in Baby's Line of Sight 18

Keep It Fun 18

Troubleshooting 19

Top 5 Useful Signs 24

Milk 25

Eat 26

More 27

All Done 28

Bed 29

Top 5 Playful Signs 30

Dog 31

Light 32

Ball 33

Book 34

Car 35

Signing Fun 36

Sign and Read: Doggies 36

Sign and Play: Going for a Ride 36

Sign and Sing: "The More We Get Together" 38

3 Mealtime and Manners 41

Banana 42

Apple 42

Pear 43

Peach 43

Yogurt 44

Cereal 44

Egg 45

Cheese 45

Bread 46

Cracker 46

Pasta 47

Meat 47

Potato 48

Carrot 48

Cookie 49

Water 49

Drink 50

Please 50

Thank You 51

Signing Fun 52

Sign and Sing: "Apples and Bananas" 52

Sign and Read: The Very Hungry Caterpillar 53

Sign and Play: This or That? 53

4 Change Me and Getting Dressed 55

Diaper 56

Change 56

Potty 57

Poop 58

Clean 58

Dirty 59

Wash Hands 59

Clothes 60

Hat 61

Socks 62

Shoes 63

Coat 64

Pants 65

Shirt 65

Signing Fun 66

Sign and Sing: "Change Your Diaper" 66

Sign and Read: Blue Hot Green Hat 67

Sign and Play: Dress Up Bear 67

5 Bath Time and Bedtime 69

Bath Time Signs 70

Bath 71

Bubbles 72

Hot 73

Cold 73

Bedtime Signs 74

Brush Teeth 75

Blanket 75

Moon 76

Star 77

Signing Fun 78

Sign and Sing: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" 78

Sign and Read: The Going to Bed Book 78

Sign and Play: More Bubbles! 79

Sign and Play: Goodnight, House 79

6 Playtime and Out and About 81

Playtime Signs 82

Play 83

Music 84

Fan 85

What 86

Where 86

Nature Signs 87

Outside 88

Rain 88

Sun 89

Tree 90

Flower 90

Bug 91

Spider 92

Butterfly 92

Out-and-About Signs 93

Swing 94

Train 95

Bike 95

Bus 96

Airplane 96

Sighing Fun 97

Sign and Sing; "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" 97

Sign and Sing: "The Wheels on the Bus" 98

Sign and Read: Zoom, Zoom, Baby! 99

Sign and Read; I Love You, Sun, I Love You, Moon 100

Sign and Play: What's Inside? 101

Sign and Play: Where Is It? 101

7 Animals 103

Pet Signs 104

Cat 105

Bird 106

Rabbit 107

Fish 108

Frog 109

Mouse 109

Farm animal signs 110

Duck 111

Cow 112

Horse 112

Sheep 113

Pig 113

Zoo Animal Signs 114

Monkey 115

Bear 115

Lion 116

Giraffe 116

Dinosaur 117

Signing Fun 118

Sign and Sing: "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" 118

Sign and Read: Dear Zoo 119

Sign and Read: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? 119

Sign and Sing: "Five Little Ducks" 120

Sign and Play: Nice Kitty 121

8 Family and Feelings 123

Family Sighs 124

Mom 125

Dad 126

Grandma 127

Grandpa 127

Sister 128

Brother 128

Baby 129

Friend 129

Feelings Signs 130

I Love You 131

Happy 132

Sad 133

Grumpy 134

Gentle 134

Sorry 135

Help 135

Hurt 136

Signing Fun 137

Sign and Read: "More More More, "Said the Baby 137

Sign and Play: My Family 137

Sign and Sing: "Five Little Monkeys" 138

Sign and Read: You Are My Sunshine 139

ASL Alphabet and Numbers 141

Resources 143

Index 146

Editorial Reviews

"Amen and hallelujah for this book! As a potty training expert, I'm often met with parents who don't want to start potty training because their child isn't verbal yet. I'm always a little astounded because our children are always communicating with us, even if it doesn't look or sound like words. For me, as a parent and a parenting professional, sign language is that bridge. Our little ones understand and have so much to say before their words come. Lane's book is incredible. I wish I had this book when my son was little! So many power struggles can be avoided with sign language; when you eliminate the frustration over speaking the right words, you'd be surprised how much easier life with an early toddler can be. This book is beautiful and Lane's knowledge and compassion are superior. "—Jamie Glowacki, author of Oh Crap! Potty Training

"Baby Sign Language Made Easy is a beautiful, easy-to-understand resource about how to learn and teach baby sign language to young children. Drawing on the benefits of baby sign language for both parent and child, Ms. Rebelo not only provides a thorough collection of useful signs, but shows you exactly how to introduce them to your child. This is a must-read for any parent eager to use baby sign language." —Nina Garcia, author and parenting blogger at Sleeping Should Be Easy

“Baby Sign Language Made Easy is a must-have book for parents! Lane does a wonderful job describing how to begin teaching sign language to babies. She breaks it down into simple steps so it’s easy to know where to start. I love that she shares the top signs for different categories and that there are images of children signing. Everything you want to know about baby sign language is in this book!”—Angela Thayer, author of Play & Learn Toddler Activities Book and Blogger at TeachingMama.org

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