Step-by-step ASL guides for babies and toddlers – clear photos, age windows, and tips for parents.
Learning how to sign picture in ASL gives your child a way to communicate before words arrive. “Picture” opens up every book, photo album, and drawing session. The C-hand frames an image like a camera, then stamps it onto the…
Learning how to sign food in ASL gives your child a way to communicate before words arrive. “Food” is one of the most useful general signs a toddler can learn. It uses the same basic motion as “eat” — a…
Learning how to sign color in ASL gives your child a way to communicate before words arrive. “Color” is the gateway sign that groups all the specific colors together. Wiggling fingers at the chin mimic the shimmer of many colors…
Learning how to sign brown in ASL gives your child a way to communicate before words arrive. “Brown” is the color of chocolate, dirt, and half the animals at the zoo. A B-hand slides down the cheek. Most toddlers manage…
Learning how to sign understand in ASL gives your child a way to communicate before words arrive. “Understand” is the lightbulb moment captured in a single gesture. A pinched hand at the temple flicks the index finger up. Toddlers typically…
Learning how to sign don’t understand in ASL gives your child a way to communicate before words arrive. “Don’t understand” gives toddlers a way to ask for help without frustration. A pinched hand near the temple flicks open. Most toddlers…
Learning how to sign don’t know in ASL gives your child a way to communicate before words arrive. “Don’t know” is one of the most natural phrases in any conversation. A bent hand at the forehead flips outward. Most toddlers…
Learning how to sign same in ASL gives your child a way to communicate before words arrive. “Same” is one of the first classification signs toddlers learn. A Y-hand rocks side to side to say “these go together.” Most toddlers…
Learning how to sign different in ASL gives your child a way to communicate before words arrive. “Different” helps toddlers sort the world into same and not-same. Two index fingers cross and then uncross. Most toddlers manage it between 16…
Learning how to sign cool in ASL gives your child a way to communicate before words arrive. “Cool” is one of the most motivating signs to teach — toddlers love using it. An open hand wiggles at the chest. Most…