How to Teach Sign Language to a Baby (Part Three)

If you're still looking for new words in sign language to teach your baby, read on to learn five more. These words will help your baby identify foods she may like to eat.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

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   Sign: FRUIT
   Hand shape: open right hand, thumb and pinkie touching
   Location: cheek
   Orientation: palm facing left
   Movement: move hand toward mouth

2. 
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   Sign: ICE CREAM
   Hand shape: right hand in a fist
   Location: chin
   Orientation: palm facing left
   Movement: move hand toward mouth in an arc

3. 
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   Sign: CHEESE
   Hand shape: left hand flat with fingers together, right hand with fingers together and curled toward palm
   Location: chest
   Orientation: palms facing each other
   Movement: move right hand over left in an arc

4. 
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   Sign: COOKIE
   Hand shape: left hand flat with fingers together, right hand with fingers together and curled toward palm
   Location: chest
   Orientation: right hand fingers facing left palm
   Movement: move right hand back and forth over left hand

5. 
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   Sign: CRACKERS
   Hand shape: both hands in fists
   Location: waist
   Orientation: right arm in front of chest
   Movement: move left fist toward right elbow

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to use the sign each time you use the word and before long your baby will be signing when she wants something.

Resources

• Visit Lesson Tutor for more on ASL

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on 8/30/2008 Great illustrations! Baby signs are so helpful for cutting back on the whining factor, because they can communicate!