Why sign with your baby?

There are SO many benefits of signing with your hearing baby/child!

* It's FUN!

* Signing opens a window into your child's mind and personality.

* Naturally builds on a child's early ability and tendency to use gestures.

* You can create an excellent two-way communication before your baby has developed the oral skills to do so.

* Reduces the frustration for the child and caregiver.

* Reduces tantrums due to frustrations and being misunderstood.

* Enhances and expands a child's vocabulary.

* Helps with future literacy.

* Promotes freedom of expression.

* Increases concentration levels.

* Builds confidence.

* Enhances verbal skills.

* Promotes early vocabulary building.

* Enables your little one to sign and express words they are not yet capable of pronouncing.

Also in childcare settings:

* Reduces classroom noise levels.

* Lowers incidences of biting.

* Signs such as STOP, GENTLE and SHARE help toddlers learn how to play together and interact more cooperatively.

* Signing children seem to be more interested in stories and books.