Baby Signs Classes by Melinda

10/27/2013

Signing Tip: Remember, repletion is the key to success in teaching signs. So repeat both the word and sign several times while your baby watches.

10/26/2013

The signs I'm working on with on 16-month-old daughter is POTTY and PUMPKIN. What signs are you working on with your little one right now?

10/24/2013

Make sure you take advantage of this time.

10/24/2013

A surprising result from research at UC Davis. Babies as young as 10 months old can label their feelings with signs.

10/23/2013

We had our first Sign, Say and Play class tonight. It's was great meeting everyone. Here is a tip for our mealtime class.

Have a pretend picnic: Animals, family members, paper plates, cups, spoons, blanket, etc. Lots of fun interaction, talking & signing!

10/22/2013

Here is the sign for Costume!! Don't forget to submit your little one's picture on Baby Signs Classes by Melinda to join in on the fun contest!

10/20/2013

HALLOWEEN CONTEST STARTS TOMORROW!! Submit a photo of your little one in his/her costume. Send over your friends and family to the Baby Signs Classes by Melinda page to LIKE our page and LIKE your photo to vote on it. We will have two ways to win. It's a 10-day contest 10/21 through 10/31. Five days after 10/21, on Saturday 10/26, I will randomly pick a winner from all of the submissions. Then on 10/31 at 10:00 pm, I will announce the winner based on the costume photo with the highest number of likes. So get those adorable kiddos dressed up, snap a pic., and post it here! Can't wait to see them- Join the fun!

If you don't have an idea for a costume yet? Here is some inspiration!

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10/19/2013

Many exciting changes happen between 18 & 24 months, including the drawing understanding of the "Self" as a separate entity.

10/18/2013

Have you made plans to visit your local PUMPKIN patch? Use this sign to talk about big PUMPKINS, little PUMPKINS, orange PUMPKINS and more!

10/18/2013

The fact that babies can describe their feelings using signs like SAD & ANGRY mean that babies are smarter than suspected.

10/17/2013

Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.
~ Margarret Mead

10/15/2013

The advanced sign class, More Sign, Say and Play starts on Thursday. I have 2 spots left if anyone is interested. I won't offer this class again until 2014! Let me know if you would like to sign up. (979) 324-8307