I’m a big believer in that EVERY child should know two languages! I don’t, even though my grandmother and mother speak Spanish! I’ve been trying to get them to teach Mason but that hasn’t been working very well!
Emily and Kathleen from Zionsville Educational Child Care put together this great article that I wanted to share with you guys, I thought it was really interesting especially since I majored in Communication Studies in college!
“…by 6 to 7 months, babies can remember a sign. At eight months, children can begin to imitate gestures and sign single words. By 24 months, children can sign compound words and full sentences. They say sign language reduces frustration in young children by giving them a means to express themselves before they know how to talk.” (Glarion, 2003)
Annie says
I want to learn sign language and also teach my girls. Definitely, is a great opportunity.
Jenny says
We did sign language with both of my kiddies. C is no 3 and still signs–even though he can talk really well. When he says "thank you," he also does the sign. H is 18 months and is still learning–we started both of them at the same time (around 6 months), but it was so much easier to really teach C (I didn't have H running around!) We used Baby Einstein flashcards and the Baby Einstein video "My First Signs." I try to use them with H every time we talk to her–milk, thank you, please, want, more, etc. I think it's great and that you should def teach your little one! It's a great way for him to communicate with you before he can actually talk! Good luck!