Why Learn Baby Sign Language? Why SignShine?

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Why learn baby sign language?

It can be incredibly frustrating to guess what your child wants before they can speak. SignShine makes it possible for parents to understand and connect with their child in a fun and stimulating way. Through expert instructional videos in baby sign language, you no longer have to wonder what your child is trying to say.

SignShine has the answer

For 14 years, SignShine has assisted over 20 million families in breaking down communication barriers using Baby Sign Language. Through a unique series of videos, you can see how Baby Sign Language promotes speaking, literacy, and a healthy relationship between parents and children.

Our Focus is Communication

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What Baby Sign Language can

do for you

✓ Bond with your child

✓ Enhance language development

✓ Stimulate your baby’s brain

✓ Decrease moments of crying

✓ Reduce number of tantrums

✓ Tackle terrible twos

✓ Enjoy a happy relationship

We know how parents feel when they hear they baby crying but they don’t know what they want or need. SignShine teaches parents and children practical signs that help alleviate the frustrations of “not knowing.” It’s more than just about the signs, it’s about communication. Take the first step towards understanding your baby and see countless benefits

About SignShine

Established in 2005, SignShine is an innovative, dynamic, and creative center that specializes in family communication. SignShine supports the development of healthy minds and teaches people of all ages the skills needed to connect with one another through visual and meaningful interaction.

Dr. Etel Leit is the founder and owner of SignShine, a communication center for individuals and families, Etel is a communication advocate, motivational speaker, parenting consultant and author of “You are my SignShine.” Etel is a widely sought-out speaker at many conferences, workshops, and events across the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is baby sign language ?

Baby sign language is a tool and means for children to convey what they want and need before physically being able to form spoken words.

What is the difference between baby sign language and American Sign Language ?

At SignShine, our curriculum for baby sign language is completely consistent with American Sign Language. A baby signing may not look exactly the same as an adult signing, so the only difference is what you expect and can interpret from your child.

What age should I start signing with my baby ?

Babies are often ready to sign when they can sit by themselves and point, but there is never a “too young” or “too old” to start.

Is it too late to start ?

Absolutely not, baby sign language is not only helpful before a baby can speak. Using baby sign language as an alternative means of communication reinforces and enhances their ability to speak.

How long will it take for my baby to sign back ?

Every child is different and there are a few phases children go through when learning to sign. The important thing is to stay consistent and recognize when your baby is attentive or starting to mimic you, the associations come after!

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Lesson 1:
Start Signing & Communicating

  • Benefits of Signing

  • Language and Speech

  • Brain’s activity during signing

  • First Signs

  • How to Start Signing

Lesson 2:
Colors, ABC & IQ

  • 3 steps to help your child with separation anxiety

  • Colors

  • Colors Activity

  • Signing promotes Higher IQ

  • ABC

  • ABC Song

  • Favorite ABC Activity

Lesson 3:
Food Signs & Healthy Eater

  • Foods

  • Why signing food items

  • Food groups

  • How to raise a healthy eater

  • Food song

Lesson 4:
Bath, Body & Opposites

  • Body Parts

  • Bath Time Signs

  • Teaching Synonyms

  • Teaching Opposites

  • Teaching Positioning

  • Expressing Pain & Hurt

  • How to teach signing PAIN

Lesson 5:
Diaper Change & Transition Time

  • What do we remember the most?

  • The 3 F Signs:

  • Dirty Business and Diaper Change

  • Clean UP Song

  • How to Change Diaper Easily?

  • Diaper Change Toy

  • Opposites

  • Transition Time

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