British Sign Language: Teach Yourself: Book

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Signing helps develop this connection at a deep level and embeds in little children that they are seen, that they matter, that their ‘voice’ is important. Extras – The BSL Baby Sign Link Book also includes a page on BSL hand shapes and british two-handed, finger spelling alphabet. This fantastic book cleverly uses QR codes so that you can not only see their beautifully illustrated pictures of the various useful first signs, but you can scan the QR code for the sign and watch a short You Tube clip of it! We originally developed these books to support our baby signing classes which mean that they were aimed, really, at little ones between the ages of 18 months and 4 years. Loved by children with hearing impairments (and their grownups who may not be quite so familar with British Sign Language), toddlers, pre-schoolers and Reception aged children.

Laughter, smiles and eye contact form the very best part of cognitive development and a platform for peak learning experiences. we couldn’t be more proud that our Rhyme and Sign Adventures have become ‘ my baby’s favourite book’ in so many households. The BSL Baby Sign Link Book would be perfect for families of newly diagnosed deaf children as well as families of children with communication needs. By teaching sign language to children from as young as seven months we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs.

There’s a brilliant collection of very useful signs of common words that babies and young children might need to communicate effectively. Linguistics is taught at earlier stages in BSL learning as it is essential for developing receptive skills. Cultural Gain a deeper understanding of the Deaf community's language, history, and values, ensuring your interactions are not only accurate but also culturally sensitive. Please note that we were provided with a sample for the purpose of this review and this post is sponsored. Obviously we’d love you to give it a go – using sign language deeply embeds language and children of all ages really enjoy learning it.

Whether you're seeking personal enrichment, enhanced communication, or new career opportunities, BSL is the key to a more inclusive and connected world. Interactive Reinforce your understanding with engaging activities, quizzes, and practical scenarios that simulate real-life interactions.

Some studies put children, who have learned to use signing alongside speech, as 12 IQ points ahead of their peers.

I’m sure I’m not alone when looking at pictures of signs with descriptions, in questioning if I’m doing it correctly and the video clips gave me the reassurance I needed. BSL books and other learning resources can really help with your learning, particularly if you have a preferred learning style. There is growing support for the use of sign language with all children, from babies onwards, because the visual and kinaesthetic elements can offer alternative channels for language and communication development that can greatly benefit learners. Little people everywhere love these books and they can be enjoyed whether you sign during the story or not and regardless of the sign language system you use. Great Selection of Signs– It’s clear that the people at Deaf Books have really thought about which signs should be included in this book.

At baby signing level the two sign language systems share around a 90% compatibility so there is no reason why you can’t love our Rhyme and Sign Adventures too. Well loved stories, in conjunction with signing, provide young children with the experience of being deeply cared about, snuggled on a special lap with a favourite book. If you use a different sign or two from those we have in our books, simply swap them to the signs you already know.

By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs.Children who have the advantage of clear communication opportunities, where the guesswork of what they want or need simply disappears, are more independent and far less stressed. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. The Centre’s own graphics, created by Ellie Newman, help to express the information in a more visual format. Your journey to mastering BSL starts here—empower yourself, inspire others, and enrich your life through the language of hands and hearts. This stunning book contains: BSL handshapes, The everyday signs: hello, goodbye, thank you, Telling the time, She/he pronouns, I, have, my and more.