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Warburton, a Montessori preschool teacher, leads popular baby-signing workshops throughout New Zealand. Citing research revealing that signing provides a foundation for future language development, Warburton points out that signing babies begin using language earlier than nonsigners, score higher on intelligence tests and have larger vocabularies later in life. One of the primary benefits, however, is that this early method of communication alleviates frustration for both babies and parents, and when signing babies begin to verbalize, parents are more likely to easily decipher their first words. Signing babies, the author claims, also develop confidence and better self-esteem. Lest parents take signing too seriously, Warburton repeatedly reminds that learning to sign should be fun and offers age-appropriate guidelines, warning parents that babies under nine months are unlikely to sign back even though they may understand the gestures. The best way to use signing is to focus on words that are already part of a baby"s world, like "milk" or "bath," the author explains. While some busy parents may argue that signing is the last thing they need on their cluttered agendas, others will be intrigued by Warburton"s claims, which are shored up by parent testimonials. This compact guide includes a signing dictionary of more than 200 words, with illustrative photos demonstrating suggested signing gestures. (July)
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Book Description内容简介
A fully illustrated guide to the latest parenting trend
Baby Sign Languageis a practical, illustrated guide that shows parents how to teach their babies simple, easy-to-remember gestures to convey thoughts, needs, questions, and answers-long before the babies can talk. Packed with useful advice, this delightful guide will help develop cognitive skills, cut down on communication frustration, and create a stronger bond between parents and babies, with:
- Clear, step-by-step instructions-based on the author"s popular workshop format
- Photographs and drawings to illustrate each sign
- Baby-centered sign language activities, including songs and storytelling
- Signs graded for difficulty levels
- Tips on how to introduce and reinforce key signs
About the Author作者简介
Karyn Warburton leads Baby Talk workshops across New Zealand, and receives emails from baby-signing parents around the world. Her website, baby-talk.com, offers parents information, resources, and online courses on teaching hearing babies how to use sign language.
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