[Michaela]

Sign language can naturally be included in our routine with infants by introducing sign during feeding times. Often time the first signs the infants in our class learn are “more” and “please” and “all done”. This is helpful because it allows the infant to express if they would like more snack or lunch, and then allows them to express when they are finished and would like to get out of the high chair.

[Alida]

Sign language can be easily incorporated in my daily routines including direction giving, meal times, and bathrooming. I have used signs for more, all done, milk and water frequently with my toddlers and preschool age children. I am currently working to incorporate colors and shapes into learning and play times through conversation with my toddlers.

[Madison Jones]

There’s tons of great books about baby signing, they enjoy reading and the vocal and visual stimuli would be stimulating for them.

[Heidi George]

How can sign language be naturally included in your daily routines with infants or toddlers? Can you share an example of a sign you’ve used or would like to use, and why you think it would be helpful?Signs that give a name to important things the child values are a good place to start. Words like milk, car, book and ball. These can be incorporated by using the word sign while also interacting with the object. I also like teaching signs that indicate what will happen next; going to dance class or out on a buggy walk. So much of a young child’s day happens unexpectedly -giving them more communication about what is occurring helps ease the transition into a new space or activity.

[Calla]

I can include sign language during daily routines like meals and play by using simple signs while I talk. For example, I like using the sign for “more” at mealtime because it helps infants and toddlers tell me what they need and reduces frustration.

[Lorna]

You can use it when your playing with the child or simply pointing out things that you see that the child might see.A sign that I have used is more. It’s helpful when the child wants something.

[Grace]

Sign language can be introduced at specific times, like when feeding or diaper changing. This helps build strong connections between the child and the caregiver. Signs like “more” can be easily implemented in the infant room when referring to food, play, milk, etc.

[Maria]

Signing can be naturally included in daily routines with babies and toddlers by signing whatever we are doing or talking about. For instance, when it is time to change a child’s diaper, we always do the sign for diaper change. Over time, as the child gets older, they will start doing the sign to tell us that they need to be changed, often before they are speaking.

[Jordan Giles]

We use sign language during mealtimes. Teaching them phrases such as “more” and “all done” so that they can communicate their needs to us. It focuses on their communication skills and gives them a sense of control in a part of their everyday routine.

[Alee N]

I like to use Sign language during everyday routines, like mealtime, diaper changes, or play. For example, I use or would like to use the sign for “more” during snack time. It helps babies communicate their needs before they can speak, reducing frustration and helping support early language development.

[Trainer]

Great insight, Alee! Using the sign for “more” is a fantastic way to enhance communication and support language skills during snack time!

[Quinn]

You can use signs whenever you are doing something you know the signs for. The place I’ve used them the most is at meal/snack times, encouraging the babies to sign “more” or “all done”.

[Trainer]

Great example, Quinn! Using signs during meal times fosters communication and helps infants express their needs effectively.

[Tatiana]

Sign language can be naturally included in infants daily life by signing things that they do receptively. For example, the sign for milk, more, or diaper are greats signs to start with.I’ve worked in the toddler room a couple of times and have used the sign more or all done when its lunch time. This helps the process go a lot smoother.

[Trainer]

Great insights, Tatiana! Using signs like “more” and “all done” fosters communication and eases transitions during routines.

[Kim]

You can use sign language as you speak to infants and toddlers. Consistency is very important. We use more, all done, thank you and no thank you in our childcare center, but I am very excited to use more words.

[Trainer]

Great insights, Kim! Consistent use of signs like “more” and “all done” truly enhances communication and engagement.

[Amelie]

Sign language can naturally be included in daily life through common activities, such as playing, eating, diapering, reading, during the night routine etc.

[Trainer]

Great insights, Amelie! Incorporating sign language during daily routines enhances communication and strengthens bonding with infants and toddlers.

[carly]

I am excited to use play and eat. I really only use more and all done currently so im excited to introduce more to my kids in my classroom.

[Trainer]

Great enthusiasm, Carly! Expanding your signs will enhance communication and enrich your classroom interactions. Keep it up!