These cards give early childhood professionals simple directions on how to use sign language with infants and toddlers and shares the practical benefits of teaching infants and toddlers sign language. The front of each card includes a colourful illustration and a short description of how to make the sign.
The Redleaf Press Sign Language Cards for Infants and Toddlers give early childhood professionals simple directions on how to use sign language with infants and toddlers and shares the practical benefits of teaching infants and toddlers sign language.
Common words like "mom," "dad," "eat," "banana," and "diaper" are included in the infant and toddler set. The front of each card includes a colorful illustration and a short description of how to make the sign. The back of each card explains when to use the sign and how doing so will help children develop.
Baby sign language--when babies use modified gestures from American Sign Language--can be an effective communication tool. Teaching and practicing baby sign language also can be fun and give families an opportunity to bond. Teaching infants and toddlers modified sign language can ease frustration at this age when children begin to know what they want, need and feel but don't have the verbal skills to express themselves. Children with developmental delays can also benefit from learning modified sign language. Forty simple, modified American Sign Language signs for common words for infants and toddlers.