This week I want to feature Baby Signs, Inc.'s blog, written by its founders: Dr. Susan Goodwyn and Linda Acredelo. Should have featured them first thing!
I love their blog because they are child development experts and their posts are usually short and sweet but packed with useful tips and facts. Their post I'm highlighting today talks about how The Baby Signs isn't just fun for babies...it's fun for older kids too.
My daughter, H, is 2 1/2-years-old, going on 5. The Sign, Say, and Play Classes are especially designed for babies ages 6-12 months but she LOVES BeeBo, the Baby Signs Bear, and all the songs we do in my classes. If you've ever seen a toddler do the actions to The Itsy Bitsy Spider or The Wheels on the Bus, you'll understand why this makes sense.
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Here is the link: It's Not Just for Babies
Even though the post is short, I'll give you an even shorter overview of the benefits of signing for older children. According to the Dr.'s, Baby Signs:
Give language delayed kids a way to communicate.
Provide another way to give instructions—esp. helpful in stressful situations.
Give children an alternative physical action.
Allows teachers and children to communicate quietly & from a distance.
Enable communication with and by special needs children.
Promotes appreciation of the Deaf Community.
Older kids think it’s fun!
So, don't stop signing completely if your toddler loves it! I think the Baby Signs Program CD is the best thing for playgroups, music time at home, and listening to in the car (but please don't sign and drive) :).
See you next week!
Happy Signing,
Gina
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