Baby sign language basics : early communication for hearing babies & toddlers
by Briant, Monta Z. (Author)
Summary
"Since 2004, Baby Sign Language Basics has introduced hundreds of thousands of parents and caregivers around the globe to the miracle of signing with their babies -- and left them wanting more! Now, in this newly expanded edition, Monta Z. Bryant provides more than 300 American Sign Language (ASL) s... Full description
- Baby sign language saves the day, keeping elephants at bay
- What is baby sign language?
- The benefits
- Frequently asked questions
- When can you start?
- How to sign to your baby
- Choosing first signs
- Lifesaver signs
- Attention-getting strategies
- Positive reinforcement
- What's my baby doing?: approximations & generalizations
- Made-up signs
- Setting limits
- Combining signs
- Stumbling blocks
- Including caregivers, family, and friends
- Is there signing after talking?
- The greatest gift
- Signing and playing
- Storytime
- Sign, sign, and rhyme!