My First Book of Baby Signs

Synopsis

Learn sign language alongside your baby with this adorable storybook for ages 0 to 3

Story time is the perfect time to practice sign language with your child. My First Book of Baby Signs is part storybook and part sign language guide, designed to encourage you and your baby to learn new words and signs as you read together. Practice communicating with important, everyday signs for everything from basics like "eat," "milk," and "mommy" to more advanced ideas like "help," "potty," and "I love you."

This book makes it fun and easy to learn helpful baby signs with:

• Storybook style-Each sign is paired with engaging text and charming illustrations of diverse families to help depict the meaning of the word.
• Interactive learning-Every page includes written and visual instructions that demonstrate how to sign properly and allow you and your baby to learn and practice together.
• 40 real ASL signs-These signs are the accurate and up-to-date versions from American Sign Language, and you'll even find a guide to the full alphabet and basic numbers.

This book of baby signs is the perfect way to start communicating with your baby before they learn to speak.

Summary

Chapter 1: The Power of Baby Signs

* Benefits of baby signing: Enhanced communication, reduced frustration, earlier language acquisition.
* Real example: Parents notice their 9-month-old baby gestures "more" by holding out her hands repeatedly. They connect it to the sign and start using it regularly.

Chapter 2: Getting Started

* Choosing signs: Focus on basic needs, actions, and emotions.
* Real example: A mother learns the sign for "eat" and teaches it to her 6-month-old baby while feeding her purées.

Chapter 3: Signs for Everyday Situations

* Signs for essentials like food, drink, sleep, and diaper changes.
* Real example: A father signs "milk" to his 8-month-old baby before offering a bottle, helping the baby anticipate her need.

Chapter 4: Signs for Emotional Expression

* Signs for emotions like happy, sad, angry, and tired.
* Real example: A baby uses the sign for "tired" while yawning or rubbing her eyes, allowing parents to quickly respond to her cue.

Chapter 5: Signs for Family and Friends

* Signs for loved ones like mom, dad, grandma, and grandpa.
* Real example: A baby signs "grandma" when her grandmother enters the room, showing her excitement and connection.

Chapter 6: Signs for Activities and Play

* Signs for activities like read, sing, play, and bath.
* Real example: A baby signs "play" while reaching for a toy, encouraging interaction and engagement.

Chapter 7: Signs for Animals and Things

* Signs for animals like dog, cat, bird, and cow.
* Real example: A toddler signs "bird" while pointing at a bird flying by the window, fostering interest in the natural world.

Chapter 8: Signs for Time and Weather

* Signs for time concepts like morning, afternoon, and night.
* Real example: A baby signs "night" before bedtime, signaling her understanding of the daily routine.

Chapter 9: Signs for Conversational Skills

* Signs for questions like "what?" and "where?".
* Real example: A baby signs "where?" when looking for her lost toy, prompting parents to help her find it.

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting and Tips

* Common challenges and their solutions.
* Real example: A baby signs "more" excessively during mealtimes. Parents adjust the sign to be used specifically for requesting additional portions.