Toddler Sign Language for Big Feelings: Signs for Mad, Sad, Scared

Learn simple hand shapes for mad, sad, and scared to calm tantrums and help toddlers name feelings early.
Printable ASL charts, alphabet posters, baby sign reference sheets, and learning materials parents and educators can use right away. Each resource is designed for quick reference at home, in the classroom, or in a daycare setting.

Learn simple hand shapes for mad, sad, and scared to calm tantrums and help toddlers name feelings early.

See how to fade signs as words take over, keep communication steady, and know when to keep signing longer.

Pair simple signs with spoken words and responsive turn-taking to support early communication.

Learn simple mealtime signs and daily routines that help toddlers ask for food with less fuss.

Learn simple hand shapes for more, all done, and help to ease mealtime and playtime frustration.

Learn how to use baby signs with speech to ease frustration and support early daily talking.

Learn why early, everyday sign language access gives deaf and hard-of-hearing toddlers more ways to understand, connect, and participate.

A strong baby sign language instructor adapts their teaching to how young children learn—through repetition, play, and parent involvement—rather than...

A baby sign language chart teaches parents and caregivers 25 or so common hand signs to communicate with pre-verbal infants, reducing frustration while speech develops.

When choosing sign language books for babies and toddlers, prioritize clear hand photographs, age-appropriate vocabulary, and consistent page layouts that make the signs learnable.