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  • Time:  14:34
  • Media:  Video/mp4
  • Posted:  06/04/2007

Using American Sign Language (ASL), you can teach your baby to communicate his/her needs to you before he/she has the ability to talk. In this lesson you will learn basic signs to teach your baby. You will also learn simple techniques to incorporate baby sign language into your daily routine. At the end of the lesson, if you have any questions, please feel free to email me. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. If you're interested in additional instruction, I teach several other more-advanced baby sign language lessons you can access by clicking on "11 lessons" under my name above. I hope you enjoy the lesson! Note: Based on user feedback, I added chapter titles to the lesson.

 


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Baby sign language expert, Laura Berg, teaches baby signing classes and trains other ASL baby sign language instructors through her Toronto-based company, My Smart Hands (www.mysmarthands.com). Laura has helped countless parents with their quest to better understand and communicate with their little ones through her baby sign language classes and video lessons.

Laura is certified with the Ontario College of Teachers and was recently awarded with the Ontario Mom Entrepreneur of the Year award. She is also a frequent guest lecturer at the University level on the topic of using sign language with hearing children. She has delivered workshops to librarians and teachers helping them develop...

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Recent Reviews


Nopic_orng rated 5 out of 5 Thank you Laura 09/17/2008 ~ mac

Hi Laura,
Thanks for making these videos to share with others your awesome knowledge of baby sign language. My baby is just coming up on 6 months now so I'm looking forward to some exciting times ahead trying to help him to better express his needs & helping him to learn & to grow. What an awesome thing the human mind is :)


Nopic_grn rated 5 out of 5 very clear 05/22/2008 ~ cxmoore

i liked having it explained to me simply.


Tina rated 5 out of 5 I'm totally going to do this! 03/20/2008 ~ Tina

I didn't know that babies could sign before they could speak. I think this is a great thing to implement and the teacher walks you through it and gives tips and encouragement, while showing you really useful signs.


Easy-pc rated 5 out of 5 Fascinating! 12/02/2007 ~ Easy-PC

Although I don't have children I was so impressed by the first minute preview that I bought this lesson. And it was absolutely worth the credit. It is really interesting what children are capable of learning and what ways you can use to communicate with them.


Nopic_orng rated 5 out of 5 Excellent 11/14/2007 ~ schatzlein16

I really like the way Laura explains everything, it is very easy to understand (English is my second language)... I have being signing with my baby 3 weeks ago, and she already does the "milk" sign... Laura's baby is our inspiration... I strongly recommend all her videos!


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Recent Comments


Pretty nice! 11/19/2008

Good video
is it difficult to learn sign language if you're not a child? How difficult to most adults find it?


25 month old son only says about 12 words 10/14/2008

Hi, I have been teaching my son sign language since he turned 1 and he know about 35 words...The only problem he does not talk very much...The doctor is concerned and wants him to be evaluated. I took him to see a specialist and they do not seem to concerned because they use the sign language as the words that he can say...It shows him with a great vocabulary because of the sign language...I love teaching him sign language, He is catching on really quick now. I am just having a hard time because family does not agree that it is good for him they think this has made him lazy and that is why he is not BOTHERING to talk audibly. I just wanted to say tho that I have been showing him your little utube clips and now mindbite clips and in just a few days he has started saying a couple of new words... He really seems to like signing time and thanks to you I know about this...I saw you talking about it on utube and he is now signing more than ever it is incredible...I was just wondering what you thought about him not talking very much...Is there any exercises I can do to strengthen his sign language and speech? Please any advice would be wonderful...BTW your daughter is adorable she is so blessed to have you as her mother...Keep up the good work.


i was jus wondering 08/16/2008

i have a 9month i took sign1 in college never finished because im scared but i try to teach him what i knw is that good i knw he wont do untill he is older but in his brain do you think he knws would the cards be to much at a young age please help


In spanish please 07/09/2008

Soy de mexico y me gustaria que este programa este en mi pais.I have a soon 11 months.


Hello 04/16/2008

Hi, I wonder can i get in my country in Malaysia.
I would like to get if n n teach my son's.
he already 18 months but still can't even said a single word.
He also not so concentrate when Im try to teach by using flash cards.

So I do hope that I can



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Nopic_orng rated 5 out of 5 Thank you Laura 09/17/2008 ~ mac

Hi Laura,
Thanks for making these videos to share with others your awesome knowledge of baby sign language. My baby is just coming up on 6 months now so I'm looking forward to some exciting times ahead trying to help him to better express his needs & helping him to learn & to grow. What an awesome thing the human mind is :)


Nopic_grn rated 5 out of 5 very clear 05/22/2008 ~ cxmoore

i liked having it explained to me simply.


Tina rated 5 out of 5 I'm totally going to do this! 03/20/2008 ~ Tina

I didn't know that babies could sign before they could speak. I think this is a great thing to implement and the teacher walks you through it and gives tips and encouragement, while showing you really useful signs.


Easy-pc rated 5 out of 5 Fascinating! 12/02/2007 ~ Easy-PC

Although I don't have children I was so impressed by the first minute preview that I bought this lesson. And it was absolutely worth the credit. It is really interesting what children are capable of learning and what ways you can use to communicate with them.


Nopic_orng rated 5 out of 5 Excellent 11/14/2007 ~ schatzlein16

I really like the way Laura explains everything, it is very easy to understand (English is my second language)... I have being signing with my baby 3 weeks ago, and she already does the "milk" sign... Laura's baby is our inspiration... I strongly recommend all her videos!


Nopic_orng rated 5 out of 5 Super! 09/24/2007 ~ Jkittie

I really liked this mindbite. Laura speaks very calmly and clearly in this video. It is also encouraging to see the babies learning in the video. I will definitely try to incorporate signing in my babies daily life.


Nopic_tan rated 5 out of 5 Great!! 08/24/2007 ~ cellist86

this is a very helpul video!! I am definetly going to try to teach my baby how to sign. I believe it is a great way to advance their language skills and put their already absorbing brain to good use. The best time to start is at an early stage!


Nopic_orng rated 5 out of 5 Learning to sign 08/09/2007 ~ NatureGirl

This is an excellent introduction to signing with your baby. The author shows the success of her own 13-month baby signing, then proceeds with a six-month baby who is just learning. The lesson is thorough and includes the methodology, stages the baby might go through while learning, and the formation of signs. The lesson is based on cognitive levels and the author is clearly very knowledgeable and experienced. She is very reassuring and explains the technique clearly. I look forward to part two!


Nopic_blu rated 5 out of 5 Super idea 08/06/2007 ~ hiroy17

I am amazed by this new idea. It's great that there is a way for your baby to communicate with you before they can talk. The child in this video is terrific and Laura is a superb teacher. This video could change your life and give your baby an incredible start in life. Highly recommended.


Nopic_grn rated 5 out of 5 Wonderful form of communication! 07/23/2007 ~ miel

While pregnant, I read a book on "Baby Sign language" - which is essentially a guide to communicating with your baby using "fake" signs. I assumed this was the only choice seeing as I did not know ASL, and I figured the signs would be too complicated for my baby and I to learn.

After watching this incredible video, I see how easy the signs are to use and to remember. And learning "real" ASL signs as opposed to fake baby signs is so much more valuable-it's using a new, real, language. What better way to start off your baby's life then by introducing them to different languages and styles of communication.

I was also happy to see how the video addressed some of the questions and concerns that many people have about using sign language with their babies. This will help in teaching others what a great tool this really is.

The techniques shown in this video are so helpful and make it easy to do. I have already started to use them - and so has my husband. It's fun for the whole family!

I am very much looking forward to the next session. Thank you so much for posting this video--best one I have seen yet!


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Pretty nice! 11/19/2008

Good video
is it difficult to learn sign language if you're not a child? How difficult to most adults find it?


25 month old son only says about 12 words 10/14/2008

Hi, I have been teaching my son sign language since he turned 1 and he know about 35 words...The only problem he does not talk very much...The doctor is concerned and wants him to be evaluated. I took him to see a specialist and they do not seem to concerned because they use the sign language as the words that he can say...It shows him with a great vocabulary because of the sign language...I love teaching him sign language, He is catching on really quick now. I am just having a hard time because family does not agree that it is good for him they think this has made him lazy and that is why he is not BOTHERING to talk audibly. I just wanted to say tho that I have been showing him your little utube clips and now mindbite clips and in just a few days he has started saying a couple of new words... He really seems to like signing time and thanks to you I know about this...I saw you talking about it on utube and he is now signing more than ever it is incredible...I was just wondering what you thought about him not talking very much...Is there any exercises I can do to strengthen his sign language and speech? Please any advice would be wonderful...BTW your daughter is adorable she is so blessed to have you as her mother...Keep up the good work.


i was jus wondering 08/16/2008

i have a 9month i took sign1 in college never finished because im scared but i try to teach him what i knw is that good i knw he wont do untill he is older but in his brain do you think he knws would the cards be to much at a young age please help


In spanish please 07/09/2008

Soy de mexico y me gustaria que este programa este en mi pais.I have a soon 11 months.


Hello 04/16/2008

Hi, I wonder can i get in my country in Malaysia.
I would like to get if n n teach my son's.
he already 18 months but still can't even said a single word.
He also not so concentrate when Im try to teach by using flash cards.

So I do hope that I can



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