Teaching sign
language to babies is a great mode of communication to understand their basic
needs. Toddlers can learn to talk in sign language between 4th and 8th month. Focus
on the everyday things that you expect the baby to tell you, such as need to
eat, wanting milk, needing sleep and others.
In this article,
you will learn about some of the benefits of teaching sign language to
toddlers.
1.
Helps Them Communicate
Infants and
toddlers love to express more than their ability to talk. It is a form of
communication that grows better with time. With the ability to express themselves
through signing, they will have a better time speaking to express their
thoughts clearly when they grow up.
2.
Fewer Tantrums
If the toddler or
the infant knows how to call for assistance and has ways to express things,
then there will be less chance of any baby chaos in the house. With the right
kind of teaching, toddlers will show their satisfaction without causing much
trouble.
3.
Better IQ
As per practical
research, it is clear that children who are taught to speak using sign language
in their early days have a better IQ and speaking skills later in life.
4.
Better Visual Attention
If you teach sign
communication to the children, they will eventually have a better visual
understanding in the future. It is essential in social situations as well as
during the learning phase.
5.
Better Bonding
Parents find it
more convenient and are most likely to create a better bond with the toddler
using sign language. Therefore parents must give efforts to teach common signs
of expressions to the baby.
At Childventures Early Learning
Academy, we incorporate baby sign teaching methods in our early learning programs to facilitate early learning
and brain development. To learn more, visit www.childventures.ca.
