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The Baby Signing Book: Includes 450 ASL Signs for Babies and Toddlers
This second edition (9780778804512) replaces the first edition (9780778801634) Now with 100 additional American Sign Language (ASL) symbols plus more case studies. The interest surrounding baby signing continues to increase as more and more parents embrace this special world of communication, which allows babies to communicate before they can talk. Sign language gives them a way to express their wants and needs, easing frustration for both baby and parent. Being able to communicate effectively with a very young child is positively thrilling. Part 1 of the book is an introduction to signing with babies and young children, providing the basic knowledge, skills and strategies to get started. Age-specific guidelines offer advice on signing with children from birth to age 3 and up. Part 2 is a handy dictionary of 450 ASL signs, each clearly illustrated with tips on how to form and remember the signs. Part 3 provides favorite songs and rhymes to sign with a child. Special features By simply following this book, a special world of communication awaits.
288 pages, Paperback
First published March 5, 2013
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November 17, 2013
A few weeks ago I mentioned that I was planning to pick up the pace on using baby sign language. I finally found the book I was looking for when I cleaned house, and I’m glad I did!
The Baby Signing Book by Sara Bingham is a great resource that I’d recommend to anyone wanting to use ASL with their kids. The book starts out with instructions on how to introduce sign language to your baby. The following sections are geared toward young babies, older babies and toddlers.
Bingham includes strategies and “teaching moments” as well as “Notes from a signing parent”. All of these additions helped me get excited about signing with Frances. She encourages you to use as few, or as many, signs as you’re comfortable with, and I appreciated her low-stress approach.
There is a pretty good sized selection of baby signs included. It covers most of the signs we’ll be using, but doesn’t include a few I was interested in, like patient and poop. Overall, there are plenty of signs worth learning. I especially appreciated the “memory aids” she includes with each sign to help you remember them.
The last section includes several songs and the signs that accompany them. I like the idea of signing while singing, and I’ve already committed a few to memory.
If you’re only going to buy one book about Baby Sign Language, I’d check out The Baby Signing Book.
The Baby Signing Book by Sara Bingham is a great resource that I’d recommend to anyone wanting to use ASL with their kids. The book starts out with instructions on how to introduce sign language to your baby. The following sections are geared toward young babies, older babies and toddlers.
Bingham includes strategies and “teaching moments” as well as “Notes from a signing parent”. All of these additions helped me get excited about signing with Frances. She encourages you to use as few, or as many, signs as you’re comfortable with, and I appreciated her low-stress approach.
There is a pretty good sized selection of baby signs included. It covers most of the signs we’ll be using, but doesn’t include a few I was interested in, like patient and poop. Overall, there are plenty of signs worth learning. I especially appreciated the “memory aids” she includes with each sign to help you remember them.
The last section includes several songs and the signs that accompany them. I like the idea of signing while singing, and I’ve already committed a few to memory.
If you’re only going to buy one book about Baby Sign Language, I’d check out The Baby Signing Book.
August 1, 2018
Great tool for beginners like me! I love that it teaches actual ASL signs. I just wish there were more signs/examples of day-to-day baby words. I doubt I’ll use complicated signs like “Wednesday” or “violin” when talking/teaching my 9 month old. I’d rather see more useful words he & I might realistically encounter such as “snack” or “ouch”.
April 1, 2013
This book is fantastic! I've never found a book that explains things out as much as this book does. Coming from a family with a deaf relative signing is very important to not only me, my husband, and my children since it is the only way to communicate with my uncle. Growing up we didn't have books on ASL to learn from so I learned on the fly. My grandma and mom taught me as much as they could but I still sometimes struggle with more complex wordings.
The Baby Signing Book is a great jump off for those parents who really want to teach their children to sign. The beginning of the book is full of a lot of basic information, answers to common questions, and suggestions on introducing signs and what age those signs might be usefully introduced. The rest of the book is full of 450 signs that include detailed explanations of how to sign the word, remember the sign, when it was introduced and when your child reproduced the sign correctly. There are extra resources in the back of the book for more information too.
This is a great book to start introducing signs. I know that my children appreciate being able to communicate with my uncle and it gives them the option of a second language!
The Baby Signing Book is a great jump off for those parents who really want to teach their children to sign. The beginning of the book is full of a lot of basic information, answers to common questions, and suggestions on introducing signs and what age those signs might be usefully introduced. The rest of the book is full of 450 signs that include detailed explanations of how to sign the word, remember the sign, when it was introduced and when your child reproduced the sign correctly. There are extra resources in the back of the book for more information too.
This is a great book to start introducing signs. I know that my children appreciate being able to communicate with my uncle and it gives them the option of a second language!
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