There’s magic in music….I also truly believe there’s sweetness in signing, and signs are so engaging. I know that when I’m working with babies, the sign language helps keeps their attention and the music is always what grabs it.
Music has a unique ability to elicit positive change. It supports child development in a multitude of ways. Rhythm can provide support for walking or other motor tasks. Melody and timbre can stimulate emotions. Harmony can arouse and lift moods. Lyrics can aid in reminiscence and support speech development. For someone who is non-verbal or pre-verbal, music can be an important source of self-expression.
I love when I’m in a room filled with babies who become immediately quiet and focused on me as soon as I begin singing or strumming my guitar. And by adding sign language to the experience, their attention is pretty much guaranteed!
Sign language provides those who are non- or pre-verbal with an opportunity to communicate using a true language. It gives someone who is Deaf the chance to “sing.” It reminds parents to give their children some face to face time, which improves relationships.
There’s magic in music and sweetness in signs. Come find out for yourself at Baby Fingers. www.mybabyfingers.com