Look for an interest in communicating. This may be as early as 3-4 months; may start focusing on your gestures by 4-6 months; may attempt to imitate gestures by 5-7 months, some babies begin around 8-10 months depending on exposure.
Let your child explore so that you can focus on his/her interests. Use signs relevant to the situation/in context. Make sure to have your child’s attention before introducing a sign and sign in the child’s sight line.
Find the right time(s) of day for your child’s ability to focus.
* Incorporate signing while reading books.
* Sign with other adults/teach signs to other caregivers.
* Be patient! Repeat the signs frequently.
* Be creative, consistent, playful!
* Reward your child’s efforts!
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