Early Learning

Baby Sign Language Starter Kit

Sign language can help a young child excel in academics. Hearing children benefit from Signing Time because it supports early brain development. Research shows that babies who use sign language scored 8-12 points higher than their non-signing peers, when tested after second grade. Signing Time is a great early education resource because it builds literacy skills, improves spelling skills, enhances memory retention and fosters a love of learning. All Signing Time materials employ a multi-sensory approach, which draws upon the following senses: visual (sight), auditory (hearing) and tactile (touch). Many teachers only take advantage of one or two of these senses, usually visual or auditory, when teaching. However, employing the sense of touch assists toddlers in remembering information by giving their brains tactile input to draw upon in addition to the information that was heard and seen. This approach provides children with additional support when learning.

Besides helping your child excel academically, Signing Time can build strong family bonds as you sign together at home. Young children who use sign language often have better self-esteem, fewer temper tantrums and larger IQs. Teaching your child ASL has the same cognitive benefits as exposing your child to an oral foreign language.

Your little one has a lot to say, and with sign language, you don't have to wait until baby begins speaking to know what's on their mind. Studies suggest that babies who sign tend to read earlier, talk earlier, and have better social skills. Signing takes the guesswork out of a child's early attempts at speaking. Start communicating now with the Baby Sign Language Starter Kit.