[Dianna]

I already use more, eat and all done frequently but now I will start incorporating diaper at changing time so maybe they will start making that connection when they start potty training. I will also begin to use ball during playtime and book during circle reading time.

[Trainer]

Great ideas, Dianna! Incorporating signs during routine activities fosters communication and connection. Excited to hear about your progress!

[Jamie]

I would you during meal time with both my infants and toddlers so they all can communicate easier with each other

[Trainer]

Great idea, Jamie! Using sign language during mealtime fosters communication and encourages social interaction among the children.

[Crystal Williams]

I think that the 15 of the most comon signs can easily be incorporated into the daily routine of infants. For example, I experienced using the sign for “more” during feeding time. I found that the infants naturally trainstioned the sign in other areas. They started using it to mean “more” toys and “more” of other objects. I found out they continued to use the sign in their toddler stage along with the verbal word; further making that connection.

[Codee]

Typically I use sign during circle time for emotions, and letters. But I feel like I could incorporate it more during meal times and during redirection for a visual.

[Trainer]

Great insight, Codee! Incorporating sign language during meal times and redirection can enhance communication and understanding for infants and toddlers.

[Kimberly Fultz]

I can naturally add sign into use in my class by adding intentional signs when I talk to children. I can work on adding one sign at a time until I am comfortable using each sign correctly. I can also make sure to look at each child as I repeat the sign so that I am making opportunities for eye contact through out multiple times of day. In the past I have used sign in song instead of using had motions that did not have meaning. Children will naturally copy these movements, so why not use intentional movements that have meaning. I would like to use signs throughout more transitions to give options for children to make choices or express their opinions.

[Stephanie]

Sign language can be used in the classroom alongside verbal communication to teach both signs and words together. When used consistently the students will develop the parts of the brain associated with speech and recognition.

[Samantha Vergara]

A sign that I use with the infants is milk. When I am prepping them a bottle, I tell them I am making them milk and sign milk to them. Just before I am about to feed them, I am picking them up and saying I have their milk and sign it. This has proven to be helpful because in my classroom we have an 11-month-old, and whenever he is cueing, he is signing milk with both of his hands, and when we acknowledge that he wants milk, he seems to be happy and builds our relationship as teacher and infant.

[Sashel]

Babies learn a lot when they are younger. Using sign language in everyday sentences can helo teach the child a second language. I plan on using sign language in my classroom as counting ang alphabet teaching everyday to help reinforce.

[Caity Monahan]

I can use sign language in my daily routine by using the sign for a word as well as say it when talking to the children. For example, instead of just asking a child if they are all done, I can sign it and say it when communicating with them. Even if they do not sign it back, the repetition and consistency from me will help them to build those skills.

[Jessica Jaramillo]

I am an infant/toddler teacher, so communicating can be a little tricky. A lot of our communication, this process of elimination and hand signals. Sign language is a great way for us to start learning how to communicate before they’re able to speak. In our classroom, we use very simple signs such as more, thank you, all done, banana, happy, sad, stop, up, down, mother and father. When we sign we also ensure verbal communication at the same time. If they are unable to verbalize the signs, eventually, we are able to learn the handsignals along the way too help.