Learning how to sign no in ASL gives your child a way to communicate before words arrive. “No” is a sign your toddler will understand long before they sign it back. The two fingers snapping shut look like a mouth…

Learning how to sign yes in ASL gives your child a way to communicate before words arrive. “Yes” lets your toddler answer questions before they can talk. The fist nods like a tiny head, which makes it easy to remember…

Learning how to sign thank you in ASL gives your child a way to communicate before words arrive. “Thank you” is the first manners sign most families teach. Toddlers usually manage it between 12 and 18 months, and it looks…

Learning how to sign want in ASL gives your child a way to communicate before words arrive. “Want” gives your baby a polite way to ask instead of crying. It is a two-handed sign that most babies manage between 10…

Learning how to sign drink in ASL gives your child a way to communicate before words arrive. “Drink” is one of the most useful mealtime signs for babies. Most babies can start using it between 7 and 10 months, and…

Learning how to sign eat in ASL gives your child a way to communicate before words arrive. “Eat” is one of the first and most useful signs you can teach your baby. Babies often pick it up between 6 and…