Baby Signing to Speech Development

On-Demand Class · Supporting development

Learn a short, and simple method to sign! I provide you with over 40 signs & a simple method to follow to ensure SUCCESS in under 1 hour. You will learn how to effectively communicate with your baby while developing speech & language skills.

Class Description

You want to give your baby everything in your power to help them succeed with effective communication. Therefore, we created The Sign Language Toolkit: Baby Signs. Learn the Signing Courses Method that has transformed thousands of parents’ lives. This course is short and to the point, and you will walk away equipped to start signing with your baby immediately. This course provides 40 plus EXTRA signs, however, we know you can find those anywhere on the internet. We teach you a Method so you can successfully implement the signs with your little ones. We teach you WHY, HOW, and WHEN. As a mother, CODA (child of Deaf adult), ASL Book author, and ASL Professor, I can promise that this carefully designed course will do the following. Decrease tantrums and reduce frustration Give your child a head start Bring effective communication that will bring joy, balance, and improved relationships back to the family and parenting experience. Baby Signs is made for parents who are serious about giving their child a head start and want to implement the signs successfully to help increase cognitive development, language development, fine motor skills and so much more. Complete eight, short sessions, then enjoy 40 Bonus Signs and learn a fun song to sign and sing in the morning! Describe common myths about Baby Signs and gain a better understanding of the evidence-based research behind the practice Apply basic knowledge of fine motor skills to determine if your baby is physically ready to start signing A time to apply healthy intentions in your signing practice Analyze your child's pace and make educational decisions based on their unique development Identify and learn our method for applying Baby Signs in your home, office, or educational environment. Learn a child's typical First Signs Practice Scenarios, recognize various signing situations and implement teaching scenarios in daily practice Learn over 40 Bonus Baby Signs and a "Good Morning" song Complete your entire course, and learn everything you need to know to excel with Baby Signs in LESS THAN 1 HOUR! Thank you for trusting me and enjoy Baby Signs!

Class Materials

No materials required. Feel free to watch with your little one(s)

Sessions Overview

  1. Introduction: Welcome: Meet your instructor Learn your Mission and Course Objectives: Identify your mission, goal statement, course objectives, topics, and objectives and the Baby Basics FAQ Set Healthy Intentions in your practice.
  2. Fine Motor Skills and MythBusters: Mythbusters: Describe common myths about Baby Signs and gain a better understanding of the evidence-based research behind the practice Fine Motor Skills: Apply basic knowledge of fine motor skills to determine if your baby is physically ready to start signing
  3. Learn how & when to sign using "The 3 O's": The Three O’s. Learn how, and when to introduce a Baby Sign! Child Sets the Pace: Analyze child's pace and make educational decisions based on their development.
  4. Introduction to Signing: Welcome to the Signing!
  5. The First Six Signs: Here are our suggested first six Baby Signs. Feel free to pick and choose which signs make sense for you and your family. MILK MORE DONE PLEASE HELP THANK YOU
  6. The Signing Courses Method: Learn the easy, seven steps to being success with Baby Signs. This easy method has been used to teach thousands of parents and their babies how to sign. The Signing Courses Method: Identify our method for applying Baby Signs in your home, office, or educational environment
  7. Introduction to Practice Scenarios: Let's learn some fun and easy practice scenarios.
  8. Practice Scenarios: We will go through three practice scenarios using The Method. You will learn how easy it is to use the method to teach your baby to sign, by learning simple scenarios to practice with your baby.
  9. Real-life Signing Scenario: Watch a real-life practice scenario with a 10-month-old baby using MORE and ALL-DONE.
  10. Course is Complete: You have completed the first step to transforming your life and your household into a “signing-friendly” environment. Now, sit back and watch how your baby or young toddler evolves into a little signer, and transforms into a language-loving child.
  11. Bonus! Safety Signs: Learn the following signs relating to safety. SAFE HURT/OUCH WAIT DIRTY/CLEAN LISTEN DON’T TOUCH YES NO
  12. Bonus! Outside/Play Signs: Learn signs relating to going outside and playing. OUTSIDE SHOES (WHERE?) CLOTHES HAT PLAY BALL SWING
  13. Bonus! Family & Pets Signs: Learn signs relating to your family. MOM DAD GRANDMA GRANDPA BABY CAT DOG
  14. Bonus! Wants & Feelings Signs: Learn a few quick signs to help your little one express their feelings. EAT/FOOD/HUNGRY GRUMPY SORRY HAPPY MAD FUNNY
  15. Bonus! Bedtime Signs: Learn some simple signs for bedtime. These signs will help ease your child into their bedtime routine. WASH YOUR HANDS BRUSH YOUR TEETH BATH BOOK POOP/POTTY/PEE DIAPER/CHANGE DIAPER I LOVE YOU/HUG
  16. Bonus! Happy Birthday!: Learn how to sign HAPPY BIRTHDAY To sign the song, simply point to the person you’re signing/singing to when singing “to you”
  17. Bonus! Good Morning Song: Learn a short and fun song that I sign and sing every morning to my little ones. This song will help your child know it is time to start the day with signing and language development!

Your Instructor

Jenny Stewart

Hi! I’m Jenny, and I’ll be your course instructor. I am an established author and serve as the program coordinator and lead instructor of the Deaf Studies program at an institution of higher learning, where I led in the development of course curriculum for the Certificate of Deaf Studies. I obtained my Associates of Applied Science in ASL Interpretation for the Deaf and a Deaf Studies Certificate. While working as an ASL Interpreter, I continued my education and received a bachelors in ASL Interpretation for the Deaf, then earned a master’s degree in Special Education, and a Teaching Certificate for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. I possess over 20 years of professional experience working with both Deaf and hearing children and adults in special education, at the secondary level and higher ed ASL instruction, and local and international ASL interpreting. As a proud Child of a Deaf Adult, CODA, and I have been signing my entire life. Thank you for choosing me to help you with your signing journey.

Degrees and Certifications

Masters of Education in Special Education and Teaching Certificate for Deaf students Bachelors of Science in ASL Interpretation for the Deaf Associates of Applied Science in ASL Interpretation for the Deaf Deaf Studies Certificate American Sign Language Teachers Associations (ASLTA)

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