It makes most sense to children when the sign is similar to the action--after all, that's how sign language started...trying to act out things, right. Sign Language is theatrical and for a reason. So with kids, let's honor the roots of sign language by playing charades in effect, before we get into the nitty-gritty details of today's standardized sign language which may not make complete sense to a child who is trying to understand the already complex world.
The important this isn't doing the sign perfect, but creating something that helps you and your child communicate. So the charts below are a guide to get you started in your own journey of visually communicating with your children.
A Few Beginning Signs: (some that don't seem understandable right away may need to be introduced more dramatically/theatrically...like "Thank you")
- eat
- drink
- please (like your heart wanting it....makes sense for a little older children)
- yes (like a head nod)
- diaper (I normally tap the baby's diaper when I do it so she can feel)
- book
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| letters from alldeaf.com |
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