Books

The single most beneficial thing parents can do to encourage future reading success in their very young children is to read aloud to them. As part of early childhood development training for babies, books are fundamental, must-have resources. Reading aloud to babies and toddlers, even before they can understand spoken language introduces them to the rhythm and resonance of language and lets them associate reading with the good feelings of being held and spoken to by those who love them. As a key to early childhood training for kids, books provide countless opportunities for skill building including helping to develop language and speech skills, expanding toddler’s vocabulary and pronunciation skills, developing listening and attention skills, exposing kids to correct grammar and sentence structure, and building a child’s curiosity, creativity and imagination. For preschool learning, books help to familiarize children with the printed word and the organization of written language. For all children, being read to from good books will foster a lifelong interest in reading, and will provide opportunities for close one-on-one time between them and their parents.

For young children learning American Sign Language, Signing Time’s sign language books for babies and toddlers are excellent, beautifully crafted signing books that will be a pleasure to read together. Signing Time’s Board Book 1: My First Signs includes colorful illustrations, photographs, and simple sign descriptions for several common words in categories about food, animals, toys and family members. Signing Time’s Board Book 2: Playtime Signs demonstrates and describes the signs for words about sharing, manners, polite words, and more. Signing Time’s Board Book 3: Everyday Signs highlights signs for things that you see, do and experience every day. This book includes many food and feeling words. As far as educational books for toddlers, Singing Time’s beautiful board books are the best baby sign language books you can find. If you are interested in your toddler learning ASL, consider Singing Time books as the next addition to your family’s library!