Baby Sign Language: Supporting Early Communication
Course Description
This course applies primarily to infants and toddlers.
Unlock the power of communication with baby sign language! This course explores the social-emotional, cognitive, and language benefits of introducing sign language to infants and toddlers. Gain insight into the history of baby signs, learn how to implement them in everyday routines, and explore their unique advantages for children with special needs and language challenges. Develop the skills to teach baby signs effectively, track language development, and create an environment that fosters successful communication. Whether you’re working in multi-lingual settings or supporting families in their children’s language development journey, this course will equip you with practical strategies for using baby signs to enhance early childhood development.
See the learning outcomes and topics below for more information on what is covered in this course.
Course formats
This course is offered in our fully online format. This course includes audio narration in most course sections. Click here to learn more about Care Courses’ training formats.
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Acceptance information
This course is accepted in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Texas, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, and West Virginia.
This course is still being submitted for approval toward child care training requirements in California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Learning outcomes
After completing Baby Sign Language: Supporting Early Communication you will be able to explain the history of baby sign language; list the benefits of baby sign language for children, including those with disabilities; describe how to teach and use baby signs with young children; and explain which baby signs are appropriate for different stages of development.
Topics covered
- How baby sign language supports cognitive and social-emotional development
- How to introduce baby signs in daily routines, like playtime and mealtimes
- Age-specific milestones and suggested signs for infants and toddlers
- The teacher’s role in teaching and tracking baby sign language development
- Strategies for engaging families and supporting multilingual environments
- Tips for transitioning from signing to speech as language skills grow
- Key benefits of baby signs for children with special needs
- Ways to customize and adapt signs to fit individual needs
Prerequisites
Must be able to fluently read and write English.
Instructional methodology
Read written material, view videos, listen to audio segments.
Assessment methods
Multiple choice quiz and written assignments.
Completion deadline
This training expires 12 months from the date of purchase. Courses must be successfully completed by their expiration date in order for the student to receive a certificate.
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