Introducing Sign Language in the Early Childhood Classroom So you’re thinking about adding some American Sign Language (ASL) to your early childhood classroom – that’s fantastic! If you’ve got questions about getting started or looking for a place to start, I hope this article will help you. The are so many benefits to using sign language with young children as a learning tool. But if you’ve never studied ASL, it can be a little overwhelming. Which signs should I start with? How do I learn to do the signs? How do I introduce them to the classroom? Am I qualified to teach this? Teaching Americ ..read more

Hooray for First Foods! The transition to solid foods is a big and exciting milestone for you and your baby! Mealtime creates a wonderful opportunity to teach your baby new signs as you sit eye-to-eye across the high chair tray.  In today’s blog post I’ll show you 8 signs for popular first foods for babies… In the below video, you’ll learn how to sign AVOCADO, BANANA, CHEESE, CRACKER, FRUIT, VEGETABLE, POTATO and YOGURT. I hope you enjoy! Baby’s First Foods… Before you go… download your free printable! The post Signs for Baby’s First Foods appeared first on Tiny Signs ..read more

Learn Some ASL Signs to Teach Your Baby this Spring! *This post contains affiliate links, which means if you purchase an item via a link here, I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you! Spring is coming and there are so many ways to enjoy this season with your little one! It’s a great time of year to explore nature, even if it’s from your back porch or the playground. There are leaves, bugs, flowers and so much more to explore and experience. As you are out enjoying the wonders of Spring, you can also take the opportunity to introduce & expand your chil ..read more

Do you know how to sign bunny? It’s spring and everywhere you turn you’ll find bunnies, eggs and (best of all) chocolate! Whether you celebrate Easter, Passover, or another Springtime holiday, this time of year is a great time to introduce some new words and signs to your little one or students. Easter season is a great opportunity to learn the American Sign Language signs for EGG, BUNNY and more. There are plastic eggs at every checkout line and they make a great tool for supervised play and learning. In fact, Pinterest is filled with great ideas for activities for young children that incorpo ..read more

 It is COLD here in New England! Today I’m sharing with you my favorite winter signs AND one of my favorite winter-themed board books that is great for teaching baby sign language to your little one. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it with your baby! Each new season brings an opportunity to share the wonders of nature with your baby. Winter can be challenging if you’re feeling cooped up inside with your little one, but if it’s too cold to play outside or go for a walk, you can always bring a little bit of nature in for your baby to explore. Activity Ideas Too cold to play outside? Bring ..read more

It’s Autumn and Halloween is just around the corner! There’s nothing I love more than babies in costumes. I mean, seriously! it’s the cutest thing ever! Holidays and seasons bring lots of opportunities to teach your baby new signs as babies are naturally curious about the different decorations they see all around them. In the photo below, one of my adorable Tiny Signs students (seriously, how stinkin’ cute is he!?) is signing “ball!” excitedly on a visit to the local pumpkin patch, letting his mom & dad know that he thinks all the pumpkins look like balls. So clever! In today’s post, I’m ..read more

Using Sign Language in a Bilingual Home I often get asked by families who are using two spoken languages with their baby, “will signing just make things more confusing!?” My answer to this is always a resounding, “absolutely not!”  The fact is that signing can actually help your baby make the connection between the two spoken languages, accelerating the learning process and facilitating better communication all around. Signing: The Bridge Between Spoken Languages As your baby’s receptive language develops, they begin to associate a spoken word with an object. For example, your baby w ..read more

Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s the time of year where we celebrate love and share cards, flowers & chocolates with those near and dear to us. It’s Valentine’s Day! Holidays are a great opportunity to introduce new baby sign language vocabulary because there are often lots of new things to see. Everywhere you go you’ll find hearts and candy everywhere… heart shape balloons…teddy bears holding hearts…so many opportunities to introduce new words and signs. In this video I’ll show you some fun Valentine’s Day signs and a story you can share with your baby… In today’s video, you’ll lear ..read more

by Lane Rebelo, LCSW The following baby sign language tips are just what you need to start signing with confidence! This is Baby Sign Language Lesson #3 in the How to Teach Your Baby Sign Language Series.   Once you’ve chosen some great baby sign language signs to start with, it’s time to start signing! But… how!? Parents often ask me… Do I just start doing the sign all the time? My baby doesn’t seem interested – how do I get him to look at me? Do I have to do the sign every time I say the word? What if I forget? It might feel like a lot to take on during an already extremely hectic time ..read more

 It is COLD here in New England! Today I’m sharing with you my favorite winter signs AND one of my favorite winter-themed board books that is great for teaching baby sign language to your little one. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it with your baby! Each new season brings an opportunity to share the wonders of nature with your baby. Winter can be challenging if you’re feeling cooped up inside with your little one, but if it’s too cold to play outside or go for a walk, you can always bring a little bit of nature in for your baby to explore. Activity Ideas Too cold to play outside? Bring a little b ..read more