I m One Year Old and Thank Goodness for Sign Language
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I’m One Year Old, and Thank Goodness for Sign Language
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Summary:
Using sign language with hearing babies and children is gaining popularity due to its numerous benefits. Humorously narrated from a baby’s perspective, this article highlights the advantages and provides tips on getting started.
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Hello, World!
Hi there! I’m just a year old, and I’ve just seen an amazing car drive by. To show you how cool I find it, I’m using the sign for "car" in sign language, grinning from ear to ear. Isn’t it exciting to share this discovery with you?
Oh, wait, what’s Mommy signing and saying now? A red car! Awesome! It’s red. If she shows me the sign for "red" a few more times, I’ll totally be able to use it whenever I want. We’ve been exploring the sign language software at [KiddiesSigns.com](http://www.KiddiesSigns.com). There are so many fascinating words that make my conversations with Mommy more meaningful.
A Glimpse Into Signing
When Mommy first heard about hearing parents signing with their hearing kids, she was worried it might delay my speech. But she loved the idea of communicating with me long before verbal speech would be possible. After diving into the research in "Baby Signs" by Linda Acredolo and Susan Goodwyn, and "Sign With Your Baby" by Joseph Garcia, she learned that sign language actually boosts verbal speech development.
When you think about it, it makes sense. My brain is buzzing with growth right now. The more I learn, the more I can learn! While my vocal cords are still warming up, my hands are all set for sign language. It’s like turbocharging my language development. Scientific research shows the same brain areas are activated whether using verbal or sign language, which explains why signing babies often start speaking earlier than non-signing ones.
Fun and Learning
Guess what? I just closed a door all by myself! Let me show it off using the sign for "close a door." Forget those theoretical discussions about signing?"this is just so much fun! Every day, I’m learning new things, and I love discussing them with Mommy through sign language. Expressing myself through signs feels so natural.
Even my older siblings have caught the sign language bug. They join me in watching fun, musical sign language videos made just for us kids. It’s not just about learning a different language; it’s like tapping into a whole new world, a magical one. We enjoy videos from [SigningTime.com](http://www.SigningTime.com), [BabySeeNSign.com](http://www.BabySeeNSign.com), [MyBabyCanTalk.com](http://www.MyBabyCanTalk.com), and [SigningSmart.com](http://www.SigningSmart.com).
Family Involvement
Mommy’s thrilled that my siblings are interested in signing. Extensive research by Marilyn Daniels, detailed in her book "Dancing With Words," shows sign language can significantly enhance literacy skills. Mommy and Daddy even join us in watching these videos. Since sign language is primarily the Deaf community’s language, it’s new to them. But these videos make it easy for them to learn signs with me.
Of course, my siblings and I pick up signs faster than our parents. Our young brains soak up languages like sponges. Still, Mommy and Daddy are managing just fine, learning new signs thanks to some great books on baby signing. I’m too busy closing doors to read them. Maybe later, we’ll even attend a baby signing class with other kids and parents.
Expressing Myself
After a busy day of playing and signing, I’m getting hungry and sleepy. Thank goodness I can sign to Mommy that I want milk and a cookie. And my teddy bear too, in case I accidentally fall asleep. Without sign language, I’d be relying on tears and tantrums to get my point across. What if Mommy brought juice instead of milk? Thankfully, researchers have found signing infants are less prone to tantrums and are more content and confident.
I try saying words aloud, but Mommy doesn’t always get my finely tuned verbal speech. I’m sure her comprehension skills will improve as she gets older. For now, sign language helps her understand what us little people are thinking.
A Family Affair
My grandmother is amazed by all this signing. She wonders how parents managed without it. She’s interested in learning too, and Mommy’s guiding her to [KiddiesSigns.com](http://www.KiddiesSigns.com). Soon, we’ll be exploring interactive signing software together.
Thank goodness for sign language. During those early years when my parents’ verbal comprehension isn’t at its best, it lets me communicate effectively. I love being able to share what’s on my mind with them!
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