Signing Babies Classes
Give your Baby a wonderful gift that will last through out their life!
This class is designed to give parents of babies from new-born to 2 years old, expecting
mothers and their caregivers, the tools necessary to teach their babies sign language
It is not necessary to bring your child but they are welcome to attend No charge
for the class but donations for the North Idaho Deaf Club will be accepted A new
class will be presented each month. Check for the next available class if you can’t
attend this month’s class
Some of the benefits of teaching your child signing are:
- Can communicate wants and needs to their parents and caregivers
at an earlier age
- Earlier understanding of the English Language
- Language development - may at earlier age
- Above-average ability to learn a new language
- Higher I.Q. Average 12 points (Possibly up to 20 points)
- Greater self esteem - It is important for babies to feel they are
understood by others
Parents who sign with their baby will notice:
- Lower frustration levels - For parents and the baby because the
baby can communicate with you
- Deeper bonding - Parents have a deeper insight into their baby’s
mind
- Higher level of trust - Baby knows and trusts that you understand
what he or she is trying to tell you
The topics covered are:
- History of hearing babies using sign language
- Benefits of teaching your baby sign language
- The dos and don’ts of teaching signs to your child
- How to create opportunities to expose your baby to signs
- 50 signs will be demonstrated from the dictionary of signs
All materials and dictionary will be provided at no cost
To Register
Contact the Youth Dept. at: The Coeur d’Alene Public Library 208-769-2315 Class
is instructed by Russ Patterson Library’s “on-site” Interpreter and Sign Language
instructor
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