Starter Signs

For those of you who are anxious to get started before the October 19th class, here are a few starter signs you can work on in the interim!

More:

Tap fingertips together repeatedly


Eat/Hungry:

Bring fingertips to mouth


Drink/Thirsty:

Bring thumb to corner of mouth


Birdie:

Open and close thumb and forefinger (like a beak!)


Kitty:

Trace whiskers on your cheek using thumb and forefinger


Hat:

Pat head (and get ready for your baby to notice hats EVERYWHERE!)

Remember these tips when you're teaching your baby to sign:
1. Be Consistent: For example, sign "more" at every meal, and ask every adult (or older sibling) in your baby's life to do the same.
2. Timing is everything: Practice when baby is well rested!
3. Be Patient: It's ok if it takes a while! Like every other milestone, each baby follows his or her own timeline when it comes to signing.
4. Have Fun!: Babies thrive on your praise and will be anxious to make you smile :)

Happy signing and I'll see you in October!