SIgn & Sing Week 2

Class was so much fun this week with all the new activities and opportunities for signing with your child. Keep playing and signing together at home. Review your DVD and flashcards in the At Home Materials and look around the house for items we used in class such as a teddy bear, ball, duck, or toy car. Pick an opportune time to engage your child in play with these items and use sign language. Try not to worry about whether your child sees your signs. The goal this week is just to get started signing and become comfortable yourself.

Some phrases you can use include (sign language is commonly represented in print with CAPITAL letters):

“WHAT is that?”
“It’s a BALL.”
“Do you want to PLAY?”
“Do you want me to roll it some MORE?”
“We’re ALL DONE now.”

Take your time and repeat phrases several times. Don’t forget your CLEAN-UP song at the end of playtime. See you in class in 2 weeks!