To execute the sign for SIT, bend the index finger and your middle finger on your dominant hand representing the legs of a body. Place them on top of the index and middle fingers of your non dominant hand representing a chair as shown in the illustration.
Baby Signing Seattle
Sign of the Week – FATHER
To execute the sign for FATHER, start with an open 5 handshape and place your thumb on your forehead.
Happy Father’s Day – Dads and Language
4 Things You Didn’t Know About Dads and Language Whereas moms get mimosa brunches, carnations and spa day, Father’s Day doesn’t get as much fanfare. The paternal role in language development is also downplayed. Not just silent breadwinners and home repair guy, Dad deserves lots of credit: Fathers Influence Child […]
Baby Signing Tip – Eye Contact
Make eye contact with your child before signing. If you don’t have your child’s attention, what’s the point in executing the sign?
Meet the Instructor – Kellie
Kellie Gillespie was born Deaf from an unknown cause. With the encouragement of professionals, Kellie’s parents decided to raise her in the hearing world. She was fitted with hearing aids at 18 months. It took a lot of work and patience to mold her life as a normal hearing person; […]
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