See what I'm saying. The ABC's Of ASL
Welcome to all our new ASL Allstars !
Here are a few links to help you find the sings online.
They are very helpful
lifeprint.com
http://mysmarthands.com/asl-babysign-dictionary
Youtube ( You can youtube a lot of signs. ) Just put in ASL i.e.: sorry
Google ASL play
Start with perhaps three words with your new baby.
1) Give you and your child opportunities to sign
Such as the dinner table , the bath tub , waiting in line at the grocery store.. there a many places you may take ASL as a hands on go anywhere playtime experience
2) Don't expect your child to sign perfectly. Even if they are close encourage them and repeat the sign. For example of you see your child trying to sign more with maybe just one hand.. Say More ... you want more (signing more yourself..) Good signing more and give them what ever they want
Perhaps you say .. Oh you ( Pointing to the baby ) Want More signing more Food ? signing food. or Milk or cracker ??? these are simple and a great game.
Another opportunity is to use the Word More.. which seems to be a big favorite in the baby world .. in this way.. Find out something that they love to do. Repeat this play time experience siging and asking for more..
More Milk...
The third way is to sing along with the Cd your going to receive.
This is a great opportunity.
Another little rule of them is don't over load your child with signing. Keep it fun and spontaneous.
I think singing the songs and signing along with them at different times of the day is great but do not make it homework. Keep it fun . Keep it a game. It is fun , it a game.
Here are some of the Lyrics for the music you will be receiving.
A note about conceptual Signing
Conceptual Signing means that we use one word for many things. This is just like a baby does when they first speak . So you wold not sign Robin. You would sign Bird. OR you would not sign poodle you would sign dog . OR Tiger .. you would sign cat. .. Also we do not sign every word in each sentence. With BABY sign language we sign the idea. This is much like the way ASL is communicated in adult life as well. American Sign Language is one form of Signing . The most widely used form in our country among the Deaf community .
There are many forms of signing such as signing exact english and other Baby Sign Language books that create signs for babies , however they are not using ASL American Sign Language . I use ASL in all my classes. This does not mean you have to stick to this . Esp. if your only wanting to use Baby Sign Language for your infant to communicate for a short period of time.
EAT
MORE
HELP
HOT
HURT
COLD
DRINK
WATER
DOG
CAT
BIRD
BATH
ALL DONE
MOTHER
FATHER
FLOWER
LIGHT
http://www.start-american-sign-language.com/sign-language-for-infants.html
Todays Tips ...
Here are a few links to help you find the sings online.
They are very helpful
lifeprint.com
http://mysmarthands.com/asl-babysign-dictionary
Youtube ( You can youtube a lot of signs. ) Just put in ASL i.e.: sorry
Google ASL play
Baby Signing Myths
Some myths about teaching your baby sign language:
- Signing with your baby is a new fad.
- Your baby will be a super genius if she learns sign language.
- Signing with your baby causes a delay in speech.
- Signing with your baby takes up a lot of time and energy.
All of these myths are absolutely FALSE...
That's why they're called "myths."
Teaching your baby sign language is not something new. People have been doing it for years. Parents who sign with their babies usually want to know what is going on in their baby's mind. They want to know what their baby needs, wants, notices, thinks about, remembers...everything. And this is all possible through signing with your baby.
Signing Before Speaking
The muscles in an infant's hands are developed before the ones used for speech. This means that babies are able to communicate with you before they are able to speak.
Babies, even without learning sign language, seem to develop their own signs. They will point to something they want and grunt. Sound familiar?
Developing these signs that your baby creates into actual communication is not as hard as it seems.
That incessant pointing and grunting will turn into your baby actually associating signs with objects, activities, and wants. You will soon know what your child wants without them having to cry about it.
All you need to know is just a few signs and have a little motivation.
Babies all vary in their speed and ability to learn signs. Talk to your child's physician if you have any concerns.
American Sign Language
I recommend using a formal sign language when signing with your baby. I will be using American Sign Language in these steps.
Reasons why you should use ASL to sign with your baby:
- It is easier to communicate with others who use sign language
- You have a resource to learn signs from so you don't have to create your own
- Baby sign language products and television programs are almost all based on ASL
- Most daycare centers in the United States use ASL
If you are from another country and want to use your country's native sign language .
Many people think that ASL is too complex for babies to understand. It is not. The truth is that babies do not learn how to speak perfectly the first time. The same holds true for using sign language. Your baby will not be able to perfectly form the words with their hands in the beginning, but soon, with your hands teaching accurately, your baby will.
If you cannot find a sign for something somewhere, feel free to invent your own. For example, if you can't find a sign for "Elmo," make one up. You just need to make sure you use that same sign consistently.
Baby Signing Tips
- Be Consistent
Make sure you use the same sign in the same way for the same thing. Your baby will become familiar with the sign faster this way. Don't try to become fluent in American Sign Language just yet. Just focus on a handful of signs right now and build from there later. - Be Open to Creativity
Your baby may create her own signs. This is great! Celebrate her creativity! You can then adapt your baby's invented sign into a formal sign. When she uses the invented sign, model the ASL version back. She will soon adapt and sign the correct sign. - Be Understanding about Development
Your baby will not sign correctly the first time he signs it, just like how your baby won't say a word correctly the first time he says it. - Be Expressive
Get your face and body into it. Make signing fun and exciting for your baby. Say the word while you are signing it. Change the tone of your voice. Your baby will have so much fun!
Timeline
Here is a suggested (not concrete) timeline for signing with your baby:
- 6-9 months: introduce need-based and high-impact signs
- 7-12 months: your baby will probably begin to sign back to you
- 12 months and on: introduce secondary signs
- Around 2 years: your child might start to combine signs as well as signs and speech
What Happens?
Your baby's sign language acquisition will be similar to spoken language acquisition. There are a few things to watch out for.
Your child will recognize the meaning of a sign well before she starts to use it on her own.
Your baby will often sign signs that have similar handshapes the same. For example, your baby might use the same sign for "ball" and "more." This is similar to your baby saying "ba" for the words "bird," "ball," and "blanket." All you need to do is figure out what your baby wants through context. I know, this is easier said than done, but soon, your baby will be able to clearly communicate what he wants.
Your baby might even use the same sign for everything. This is actually good. At least your baby is getting it, right? Just keep on signing, showing him or her new signs, andstay consistent. Your baby will eventually begin to use the right sign in the right way.
Your baby might even experience a sudden explosion in her usage of signs. This is when your baby has been watching you sign and first realizes that signing will get her what she wants. She will probably absorb signs pretty quickly now.
1) Give you and your child opportunities to sign
Such as the dinner table , the bath tub , waiting in line at the grocery store.. there a many places you may take ASL as a hands on go anywhere playtime experience
2) Don't expect your child to sign perfectly. Even if they are close encourage them and repeat the sign. For example of you see your child trying to sign more with maybe just one hand.. Say More ... you want more (signing more yourself..) Good signing more and give them what ever they want
Perhaps you say .. Oh you ( Pointing to the baby ) Want More signing more Food ? signing food. or Milk or cracker ??? these are simple and a great game.
Another opportunity is to use the Word More.. which seems to be a big favorite in the baby world .. in this way.. Find out something that they love to do. Repeat this play time experience siging and asking for more..
More Milk...
The third way is to sing along with the Cd your going to receive.
This is a great opportunity.
Another little rule of them is don't over load your child with signing. Keep it fun and spontaneous.
I think singing the songs and signing along with them at different times of the day is great but do not make it homework. Keep it fun . Keep it a game. It is fun , it a game.
Here are some of the Lyrics for the music you will be receiving.
A note about conceptual Signing
Conceptual Signing means that we use one word for many things. This is just like a baby does when they first speak . So you wold not sign Robin. You would sign Bird. OR you would not sign poodle you would sign dog . OR Tiger .. you would sign cat. .. Also we do not sign every word in each sentence. With BABY sign language we sign the idea. This is much like the way ASL is communicated in adult life as well. American Sign Language is one form of Signing . The most widely used form in our country among the Deaf community .
There are many forms of signing such as signing exact english and other Baby Sign Language books that create signs for babies , however they are not using ASL American Sign Language . I use ASL in all my classes. This does not mean you have to stick to this . Esp. if your only wanting to use Baby Sign Language for your infant to communicate for a short period of time.
Tips of Learning Songs
This week just try to practice singing the songs. Learn the lyrics to sing with your child
The idea is that we will not sign every word in these songs. Just some of the words high lighted.
The More you sing the songs the easier it is the learn the signs.
We will be using the site below for our vocabulary words. I hope you have fun with this.
Use the song I teach you today in class to practice the words and try to have models of what your signing for your baby to see. Example signing cat. point to your cat or milk or eat point to food and eat it .. etc
MILKWe will be using the site below for our vocabulary words. I hope you have fun with this.
Use the song I teach you today in class to practice the words and try to have models of what your signing for your baby to see. Example signing cat. point to your cat or milk or eat point to food and eat it .. etc
EAT
MORE
HELP
HOT
HURT
COLD
DRINK
WATER
DOG
CAT
BIRD
BATH
ALL DONE
MOTHER
FATHER
FLOWER
LIGHT
http://www.start-american-sign-language.com/sign-language-for-infants.html
An important thing to remember is to say the word while you sign it to your baby. Think of signing as emphasizing your words when you are speaking to your baby. Don't forget to sign directly before, during, or after an activity!
Things to remember:
- Be Excited
Don't be bored while signing to your baby, or she will never be excited about it! - Be Different
Don't just sign with your baby at home. Sign at the store, at grandma's, at the doctor's office, everywhere! Signing with your baby works the best when it becomes part of your life, not just something you do sometimes. - Be Praiseful
Act happy and excited when your baby signs correctly. Make sure she knows how wonderful they are. - Be Patient
It takes some babies weeks or even months to make their first sign. Don't get discouraged, just keep signing and being consistent. Your baby will get on track.
What Happens Now?
Well, you've learned twenty signs already! Great!
You are now able to pick and choose which signs you will use based on what your baby needs and what excites him or her.
By this point, maybe you have started signing with your baby and are realizing how easy it really is.
In the next steps, I will cover more advanced topics like what you should do about your baby signing when he is away from you as well as give you a lot more words to learn!
CLEAN IT UP
CLEAN IT UP
CLEAN IT UP
YOU CAN MAKE IT FUN TO DO
AND YOUR FRIENDS CAN HELP YOU TOO
CLEAN IT UP
CLEAN IT UP
AND PUT IT AWAY PUT IT AWAY PUT IT AWAY
PUT YOUR THINGS AWAY.
CLEAN IT UP
CLEAN IT UP
YOU CAN MAKE IT FUN TO DO
AND MOM AND DAD CAN HELP YOU TOO
CLEAN IT UP
CLEAN IT UP
AND PUT IT AWAY PUT IT AWAY PUT IT AWAY
PUT YOUR THINGS AWAY.
Baby Signing Time Learning the sign baby & time
Baby Baby Baby Signing Time
Baby Baby Baby Signing Time
Baby Baby Baby Signing Time
Together you and I will find
Baby Signing Time
Baby Signing Time
You can share whats on your mind Baby Signing Time
Repeat.
OPEN SHUT THEM OPEN SHUT THEM Exercise
OPEN SHUT THEM OPEN SHUT THEM
GIVE A LITTLE CLAP
OPEN SHUT THEM OPEN SHUT THEM
LAY THEM IN OUR LAP
CROSS THEM OVER CROSS THEM OVER
CROSS THEM TO AND FRO
CROSS THEM OVER CROSS THEM OVER
BACK AND FORTH YOU GO
ROLL THEM ROLL THEM ROLL THEM ROLL THEM
ROLL THEM ROUND AND ROUND
ROLL THEM ROLL THEM ROLL THEM ROLL THEM
ROLL THEM TO THE GROUND
FASTER FASTER FASTER FASTER
SLOWER SLOWER SLOW
FASTER FASTER FASTER FASTER
SLOWER SLOWER STOP
ROLY POLY ROLY POLY Exercise
ROLY POLY ROLY POLY
UP UP UP
ROLY POLY ROLY POLY
OUT OUT OUT
ROLY POLY ROLY POLY
TAP TAP TAP
ROLY POLY ROLY POLY
LAY THEM IN YOUR LAP
SLOWER
ROLY POLY ROLY POLY
UP UP UP
ROLY POLY ROLY POLY
OUT OUT OUT
ROLY POLY ROLY POLY
TAP TAP TAP
ROLY POLY ROLY POLY
LAY THEM IN YOUR LAP
FAST
ROLY POLY ROLY POLY
UP UP UP
ROLY POLY ROLY POLY
OUT OUT OUT
ROLY POLY ROLY POLY
TAP TAP TAP
ROLY POLY ROLY POLY
LAY THEM IN YOUR LAP
HEAD SHOULDERS KNEES AND TOES Exercise
HEAD SHOULDERS KNEES AND TOES
HEAD SHOULDERS KNEES AND TOES
EYES AND EARS AND MOUTH AND NOSE
HEAD SHOULDERS KNEES AND TOES
TOUCH YOUR EYES
TOUCH YOUR EARS
TOUCH YOUR MOUTH
TOUGH YOUR NOSE
TOUCH YOUR KNEES
TOUCH YOUR TOES
GREAT JOB
LETS GET FASTER
(REPEAT FASTER)
(LAST TIME REPEAT SLOWER)
Clap Your Hands ! Exercise
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Clap clap clap your hands clap your hands together
Clap clap clap your hands clap your hands together
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Tap tap tap your toes tap your toes together tap tap tap your toes tap your toes together
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Tap tap tap your knees tap your knees together tap tap tap your knees tap your knees together
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
shake shake shake your hands shake your hands together shake shake shake your hands shake your hands together
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Ouch I gotta a Boo Boo
Ouch I gotta boo boo Ouch it hurts me All the same sign
Ouch I gotta boo boo right her on my knee
Ouch I gotta boo boo Ouch it hurts here
Ouch I gotta a boo boo right here in my ear.
But mommy will make it better
Better just like this
Mommy will make it better when she gives me a kiss
Mommy will make it better when she gives me a kiss
Ouch I gotta boo boo Ouch thats what I said
Ouch I gotta boo boo right here on my head.
Ouch I gotta a boo boo Ouch it hurst so
Ouch I gotta a boo boo right here on my toe.
But daddy will make it better
Better just like this
Daddy will make it better when he gives me a kiss.
But my friends will make it better
Better just like this
My friends will make it better when she gives me a kiss
Ouch I gotta boo boo so I sing this tune
Ouch I gotta boo boo but I’ll feel better soon.
HELP
HELP HELP HELP HELP
I NEED HELP HELP HELP HELP
I NEED H.E.L.P
HELP HELP HELP HELP
I NEED HELP HELP HELP HELP
I NEED H.E.L.P
QUICK GRANDMA PLEASE HELP ME
HELP PICK ME UP
HELP I NEED A GROWN UP
HELP I DROPPED MY TOY
I’M JUST A LITTLE BOY
HELP HELP HELP HELP
I NEED HELP HELP HELP HELP
I NEED H.E.L.P
HELP HELP HELP HELP
I NEED HELP HELP HELP HELP
I NEED H.E.L.P
BIG SISTER PLEASE HELP ME
HELP DID YOU FORGET
HELP MY DIAPERS WET
HELP ITS A BIG BIG BIG WORLD
AND IM JUST A LITTLE GIRL
HELP HELP HELP HELP
I NEED HELP HELP HELP
QUICK TEACHER PLEASE HELP ME
HELP MOMMY LOOK
HELP I CAN’T REACH MY BOOK
HELP I DONT WANT TO CRY
BUT I AM JUST A LITTLE GUY
HELP HELP HELP HELP
I NEED HELP HELP HELP HELP
I NEED H.E.L.P BABYSITTER PLEASE HELP ME WAHHHH
YES NO PLEASE THANK YOU
NO NO NO
YES YES YES
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
NO NO NO
YES YES YES
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
NO NO NO
YES YES YES
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
THANK YOU
NO NO NO
YES YES YES
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
NO NO NO
YES YES YES
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
NO NO NO
YES YES YES
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
THANK YOU
MORE MORE MORE
PUT YOUR FINGERS TIPS TOGETHER FOR MORE MORE MORE
YOUR FINGERS TIPS TOGETHER FOR MORE MORE MORE
PUT YOUR FINGERS TIPS TOGETHER PUT YOUR FINGERS TIPS TOGETHER PUT YOUR FINGERS TIPS TOGETHER FOR MORE MORE MORE
JUST STICK TO IT
I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT
SHOW ME SHOW ME MORE MORE MORE
PUT YOUR FINGERS TIPS TOGETHER FOR MORE MORE MILK
YOUR FINGERS TIPS TOGETHER FOR MORE MORE MILK
PUT YOUR FINGERS TIPS TOGETHER PUT YOUR FINGERS TIPS TOGETHER PUT YOUR FINGERS TIPS TOGETHER FOR MORE MORE MILK
JUST STICK TO IT
I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT
SHOW ME SHOW ME MORE MORE MORE
PUT YOUR FINGERS TIPS TOGETHER FOR MORE MORE BIRDS
YOUR FINGERS TIPS TOGETHER FOR MORE MORE BIRDS
PUT YOUR FINGERS TIPS TOGETHER PUT YOUR FINGERS TIPS TOGETHER PUT YOUR FINGERS TIPS TOGETHER FOR MORE MORE BIRDS
I want food
I want milk I want milk I want milk please please
I want milk I want milk I want milk please please
More Milk More Milk I want it . Yes I do
More Milk More Milk
With a please and a big thank you.
I want food I want food I want food Please please
I want food I want food I want food Please please
More Food More Food I want it . Yes I do
More Food More Food
With a please and a big thank you.
I want Snacks I want Snacks I want Snacks please please
I want milk Snacks More Snacks I want it . Yes I do
More Snacks More Snacks
With a please and a big thank you.
I want a cracker I want a cracker I want cracker please please
I want crackers I want crackesr I want crackers please please
More Crackers More Crackers I want it . Yes I do
More Crackers More Crackers
With a please and a big thank you.
I want a banana I want a banana I want banana please please
I want banana I want banana I want banana please please
More banana More banana I want it . Yes I do
More banana More banana
With a please and a big thank you.
I want _____ I want _____I want ____please please
I want _____ I want _____ I want _____ please please
More _____ More _____ I want it . Yes I do
More _____ More _____
With a please and a big thank you.
All done
Eat Drink
ITS TIME TO EAT EAT WHAT A TREAT
ITS TIME TO EAT EAT WHAT A TREAT
EAT EAT EAT . I AM ALL DONE NOW ALL DONE NOW
I WASH IT DOWN WITH MY FAVORITE DRINK
DRINK
ITS TIME TO EAT EAT WHAT A TREAT
EAT EAT CRACKERS
ALL DONE NOW ALL DONE NOW
WASH IT DOWN
WITH MY FAVORITE DRINK
WATER
ITS TIME TO EAT EAT WHAT TREAT
EAT EAT CEREAL
ALL DONE NOW WASH IT DOWN WITH MY FAVORITE DRINK MILK
ITS TIME TO EAT EAT WHAT A TREAT
EAT EAT
BANANA
ALL DONE NOW ALL DONE NOW
WASH IT DOWN WASH IT DOWN WITH MY FAVORITE DRINK
JUICE
ITS TIME TO EAT EAT WHAT AT TREAT
EAT EAT EAT
EAT EAT EAT I AM ALL DONE NOW ALL DONE NOW
I WILL WASH IT DOWN . I’M FINISHED ALL DONE NOW. ALL THROUGH
WASN’T THAT A TREAT
CHANGE ME
CHANGE ME
CHANGE ME.
CHANGE ME
CHANGE ME.
CHANGE ME PLEASE
CHANGE ME
CHANGE ME.
CHANGE ME.
CHANGE ME.
CHANGE ME PLEASE
MY DIAPER IS WET
MY DIAPER IS WET
MY DIAPER IS WET AND SMELLY
SO CHANGE ME CHANGE ME
CHANGE ME PLEASE
THEN YOU CAN KISS MY BELLY.
TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR
TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR
HOW I WONDER WHAT YOU ARE
UP ABOVE THE WORLD SO HIGH
LIKE A DIAMOND IN THE SKY
TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR
HOW I WONDER WHAT YOU ARE.
THE BEAR WENT OVER THE MOUNTAIN
THE BEAR WENT OVER THE MOUNTAIN
THE BEAR WENT OVER THE MOUNTAIN
THE BEAR WENT OVER THE MOUNTAIN
TO SEE WHAT HE COULD SEE
THE BEAR WENT UNDER THE MOUNTAIN
THE BEAR WENT UNDER THE MOUNTAIN
THE BEAR WENT UNDER THE MOUNTAIN
TO SEE WHAT HE COULD SEE
THE BEAR WENT AROUND THE MOUNTAIN
THE BEAT WENT AROUND THE MOUNTAIN
THE BEAR WENT AROUND THE MOUNTAIN
FAMILY
FATHER FATHER FATHER FATHER FATHER I SEE YOU
MOTHER MOTHER MOTHER MOTHER MOTHER I SEE YOU
FATHER LETS DANCE DANCE
MOTHER LETS DANCE DANCE
BROTHER BROTHER BROTHER BROTHER
BROTHER I SEE YOU
SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER SISTER I SEE YOU
BROTHER LETS JUMP JUMP
SISTER LETS JUMP JUMP
BABY BABY BABY BABY BABY I SEE YOU.
FATHER MOTHER BROTHER SISTER
FATHER MOTHER BROTHER SISTER
FATHER MOTHER BROTHER SISTER
WAAAA BABY I SEE YOU .
Good Bye Song Exercise
Clap your Hands
Spin around
jump up high
Ok
Good Bye Song
Clap your Hands
Sit down
Stand up
1 2 3 4
Good bye Good Bye See you again
Good bye Good bye See you my friends
Good bye Good bye See you my friends
Good Bye Good Bye I had fun today
I had fun today I had fun today
Stomp your feet
Shake your body
Stand still
Ok
Stomp your feet
Turn left
Turn Right
1 2 3 4
Good bye Good Bye See you again
Good bye Good bye See you my friends
Good bye Good bye See you my friends
Good Bye Good Bye I had fun today
I had fun today I had fun today
Signing
When you begin to sign, sign the word directly before, during, or after the activity. For example, during nursing, sign "milk" or before feeding, sign "eat." Continue to show your baby the sign often and stay consistent.
Continue using these signs until your baby starts to sign them back to you. Then, choose another sign, and start the process over. But make sure you don't stop using the signs your baby already knows.
The more signs your baby knows, the easier it will be for her to learn them. Your baby will also pick up signs faster as she learns that she can get her needs met by using them.
You don't always have to sign in the air. With infant sign language, you can get your baby's attention by signing on the object you are talking about, or even signing on your baby!
Is Your Baby Ready?
Now that you know the basics of teaching your infant sign language, I'm sure you want to know when to start! Some parents start at birth, while some don't even learn about baby sign language until their baby is one year old. Really, there is no magic number, and it can be difficult to know if your child is ready.
When your baby is able to sit up alone, without using his hands to hold himself up, he can not only read your signs better but is also more able to sign back to you. This usually happens between 6 and 9 months of age.
You will also want to see if your baby is showing interest in things you do with your hands or around the house. If your baby perks up when you are getting ready to nurse, watches the family dog, or gets excited when you run water for a bath, he will most likely welcome some help with communication. These are all things your baby will want to sign about--not just needs, but also things that excite him.
Maybe your baby is already signing. Children can and will invent signs of their own that include pointing or mimicking what they've seen. Family members can also have taught signs without even realizing. An example of this is a child learning to wave "bye-bye" before he can say it. This means your child is already receptive to signs.
Motivation
Mealtime is the most logical starting point. When your baby is nursing, most of his attention revolves around food and the source of the food. This is why many parents start with signs that revolve around eating and drinking. "Milk" is the most popular starting sign and because of the motivation of food, your baby will be very receptive. As your baby's diet changes and grows, so does his vocabulary of food signs.
Bath time is another great time to sign. You can see how your baby reacts to the water temperature, try to communicate the difference between clean and dirty, and even point out your baby's bath toys.
Bedtime is a good time to sign as well. You can sign about sleep, your baby's blanket or security item, temperature, or even what you see out the window.
Much of the information I use is taken from this site. I love it. :)
http://www.start-american-sign-language.com/sign-language-for-babies.html
http://www.start-american-sign-language.com/sign-language-for-babies.html
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