Old MacDonald in ASL
Learn how to sign Old MacDonald. Watch this fun instructional video with song:
What’s Your Favorite Signing Story?
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What is your favorite signing story? You can win an autograph copy of The Baby Signing Bible.
To win simply post your story in the comment section and we will randomly draw one name on
May 31 to win a copy of The Baby Signing Bible.
Top 5 Baby Signing Common Questions
Top 5 Baby Signing Questions - Answered
Top 5 Baby Signing Questions - Answered
Here is a small list of the most common baby signing questions I receive and the answers to them.
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How to start signing with your baby - learn baby signing
Learn how to start signing with your baby. http://www.mysmarthands.com/babysigningbible
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Is it too early to sign with my baby?
Parents wonder if it is too early to start signing with their baby. Is there a perfect time to start?
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Is it too late to start signing with my baby?
Many parents wondering if they've left it too late to start teaching their baby signing language. I always say it's never too late!
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Should Everyone Sign With my Baby to be Successful?
Should everyone sign with my baby in order to be successful. What if I'm the only person who signs with my baby?
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Am I overwhelming my baby?
Today's question comes from a mom who is frustrated that her 11 month old baby isn't signing back yet. She has been introducing a lot of signs randomly throughout the day. She hasn't been consistent with any one sign. In today's video I'll be answering her question
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Top 8 Starter Signs
Top 8 Starter Signs to Teach Your Baby
Top 8 Starter Signs to Teach Your Baby
Do you want to start teaching your baby sign language but you aren't sure where to begin? Here is a top 8 list of great signs to start with!
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milk - ASL sign for milk
Milk is a great starter sign to teach your baby. It is a big part of a baby's day and night so will be plenty of opportunity to teach this sign!
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eat - ASL sign for eat
You can use this sign before you offer your baby food.
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more - ASL sign for more
Use this sign when you are asking your baby if he or she wants more of something.
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finished - ASL sign for finished
When you are feeding your baby you can ask him or her if she wants 'more' or if she is 'finished'.
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mommy - ASL sign for mommy
This is a fun sign to teach your baby.
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daddy - ASL sign for daddy
I always loved the way my children signed daddy - this is a great sign to teach your baby!
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hurt - ASL sign for hurt
This is a great sign to teach your baby. It allows them to express to you that they are hurting and where.
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water - ASL sign for water
Your baby can tell you if they want water versus milk. My children loved signing water. They would pat their full 5 hand on their mouths.
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Learn how to start signing with your baby. http://www.mysmarthands.com/babysigningbible
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Fireese & Mom Show
This is a new idea Fireese and I had – a fun show where Fireese teaches me the signs she knows for a song she sings at the end. We had this idea to help you learn to sign with your child!
We hope you like it!
Is it too Early to Start Signing with my Baby?
Many parents are excited to start signing with their babies but when is too soon to start? This is a great question! I answer it in the following video:
My favorite signing story #2
Not only do I love the great communication that signing brings, I also love the funny or cute stories that come out of it as well. This is my favorite signing story of my son. I hope you find it as cute as I did:
Is it Too Late To Start Signing With my Baby?
This is a question I get often from parents. They maybe waited longer than they intended or they heard about the benefits of baby signing when their baby was a bit older. Now they are worried that they’ve missed the boat! Rest assured, you have not missed the boat! There is never a time that is too late to teach a second language!
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Itsy Bitsy Spider – Animated video – ASL taught by Fireese
I’m excited to share our first animated video with Fireese in it teaching the ASL signs for the song The Itsy Bitsy Spider.
I hope your little one will enjoy the video. You can also purchase the video here along with the mp3 version of the song (without ads) for only $2.97!
Baby Signing in Bilingual or Multilingual homes
I get asked this question often – I am teaching my baby two languages, will it confuse him or her if I add sign language to the mix? This is a great question! I answer it in this video below: