Reviews"Even if you are brand new to sign language, Lane Rebelo's clear descriptions and joy-filled tips for memorizing will make it easy for you to learn and implement the most useful signs with your child right away! It's not just for fun; sign language bolsters social-emotional skills, strengthens the intellect, and gives your little one essential nonverbal communication strategies that will make those toddler years much easier for you both."--Aubrey Hargis, author of Baby's First Year Milestones and Toddler Discipline for Every Age and Stage, "Lane continues to amaze me with her ability to connect with such a wide audience--parents, caregivers, and educators--to help little ones communicate through signs before they can even utter spoken words! Detail oriented and organized perfectly to match the needs of a growing baby, this book teaches through day-to-day activities, songs, and popular children's books. This is a must-have on baby registries and perfect for anyone working with children."--Ella Owens, M.S., CCC-SLP, CAGS-ASD, "This book has the most practical ways to use signs with children . It dives into how to use them in routines and every day life. Most importantly, this book teaches about feeling words and how to use them. It is so important for little ones to have language to express their emotions, as it can eliminate so many emotional meltdowns . What I also love about Lane's new book is that she teaches the reader to start with the individual child's interests." --Jill Vetstein, MSW, LICSW, CEIS, owner and founder of Nurturing Parents and Teachers, "Lane continues to amaze me with her ability to connect with such a wide audience--parents, caregivers, and educators--to help little ones communicate through signs before they can even utter spoken words! Detail oriented and organized perfectly to match the needs of a growing baby, this book teaches through day-to-day activities, songs, and popular children's books. This is a must-have on baby registries and perfect for anyone working with children." --Ella Owens, M.S., CCC-SLP, CAGS-ASD, "Lane continues to amaze me with her ability to connect with such a wide audience--parents, caregivers, and educators--to help little ones communicate through signs before they can even utter spoken words! Detail oriented and organized perfectly to match the needs of a growing baby, this book teaches through day-to-day activities, songs, and popular children's books. This is a must-have on baby registries and perfect for anyone working with children."--Ella Owens, M.S., CCC-SLP, CAGS-ASD "Even if you are brand new to sign language, Lane Robelo's clear descriptions and joy-filled tips for memorizing will make it easy for you to learn and implement the most useful signs with your child right away! It's not just for fun; sign language bolsters social-emotional skills, strengthens the intellect, and gives your little one essential nonverbal communication strategies that will make those toddler years much easier for you both."--Aubrey Hargis, author of Baby's First Year Milestones and Toddler Discipline for Every Age and Stage, "Even if you are brand new to sign language, Lane Rebelo's clear descriptions and joy-filled tips for memorizing will make it easy for you to learn and implement the most useful signs with your child right away! It's not just for fun; sign language bolsters social-emotional skills, strengthens the intellect, and gives your little one essential nonverbal communication strategies that will make those toddler years much easier for you both." --Aubrey Hargis, author of Baby's First Year Milestones and Toddler Discipline for Every Age and Stage, "This book has the most practical ways to use signs with children. It dives into how to use them in routines and every day life. Most importantly, this book teaches about feeling words and how to use them. It is so important for little ones to have language to express their emotions, as it can eliminate so many emotional meltdowns. What I also love about Lane's new book is that she teaches the reader to start with the individual child's interests."--Jill Vetstein, MSW, LICSW, CEIS, owner and founder of Nurturing Parents and Teachers, "Lane continues to amaze me with her ability to connect with such a wide audience--parents, caregivers, and educators--to help little ones communicate through signs before they can even utter spoken words! Detail oriented and organized perfectly to match the needs of a growing baby, this book teaches through day-to-day activities, songs, and popular children's books. This is a must-have on baby registries and perfect for anyone working with children."--Ella Owens, M.S., CCC-SLP, CAGS-ASD "Even if you are brand new to sign language, Lane Rebelo's clear descriptions and joy-filled tips for memorizing will make it easy for you to learn and implement the most useful signs with your child right away! It's not just for fun; sign language bolsters social-emotional skills, strengthens the intellect, and gives your little one essential nonverbal communication strategies that will make those toddler years much easier for you both."--Aubrey Hargis, author of Baby's First Year Milestones and Toddler Discipline for Every Age and Stage "This book has the most practical ways to use signs with children. It dives into how to use them in routines and every day life. Most importantly, this book teaches about feeling words and how to use them. It is so important for little ones to have language to express their emotions, as it can eliminate so many emotional meltdowns. What I also love about Lane's new book is that she teaches the reader to start with the individual child's interests."--Jill Vetstein, MSW, LICSW, CEIS, owner and founder of Nurturing Parents and Teachers
SynopsisCommunicate with your baby even before they learn to talk with over 200 easy signs Infants and toddlers can use sign language well before they can speak, which creates an exciting opportunity for them to learn and communicate in complex ways, even at an early age. Whether you're completely new to signing, or you just want to expand your vocabulary, The Complete Guide to Baby Sign Language from TinySigns(R) founder Lane Rebelomakes it simple and fun. Explore more than 200 American Sign Language (ASL) signs that will help your child express everything from "eat," "more," and "all done" to specific foods, animals, tasks, and even emotions. This colorful and comprehensive baby sign language book offers: Helpful (and adorable) illustrations--Each sign includes detailed images to show you how to sign it correctly, plus tips for how to remember the signs and teach them to your child. Fun activities--Find songs, games, and other activities that incorporate signs into everyday tasks to help your baby become familiar with them. 200+ signs--Go beyond other baby books with a huge variety of different signs that communicate their thoughts and feelings, and even let you teach them basic health and safety. Find new ways to connect with your baby or toddler and give them a leg up on learning, with The Complete Guide to Baby Sign Language ., Communicate with your baby with more than 200 ASL signs! Did you know that babies and toddlers can understand sign language well before they can speak? This creates an exciting way for them to learn and communicate at an early age. The Complete Guide to Baby Sign Language walks you through a huge variety of American Sign Language (ASL) signs that you and your little one can learn together. Start things off with the essentials-like "eat," "potty," and "all done"- then move on to everyday signs for specific toys, foods, people, and even emotions. Illustrated and easy to use-Each sign in this baby book includes an image and written steps to show you how to sign it correctly, along with tips for how to remember it and use it consistently with your child. 200+ signs-Go beyond other baby books on sign language with signs that cover everything from mealtime and bedtime to travel, play, and school. Signing at every stage-Discover how signing can be an indispensable tool for communicating with babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and children with special needs-even before they're able to sign back. Find new ways to connect with your child with this comprehensive guide to baby sign language., The complete resource for communicating with your baby Whether you're new to signing with your baby or looking to expand both of your vocabularies, The Complete Guide to Baby Sign Language --from TinySigns(R) founder Lane Rebelo--makes it a snap. Featuring more than 200 American Sign Language (ASL) signs, this book will have you and your little one signing up a storm. Infants and toddlers can use sign language well before they can speak, offering an exciting opportunity for the two of you to communicate in deeper and more complete ways. Start things off with baby sign language essentials--like "eat," "more," and "all done"--then move on to more complex ideas--like different foods, the outside world, opposites, and emotions. The Complete Guide to Baby Sign Language includes: Songs and activities-- Incorporate baby sign language into everyday fun and master advanced signing concepts. Fully illustrated--Detailed illustrations simplify the learning process and make sure both of you are signing perfectly. Advanced tips--Get helpful advice and practical tools (including memory tips and baby sign approximations) that show how easy teaching your baby sign language it can be. Discover a new way to truly connect with your baby using The Complete Guide to Baby Sign Language .