Sign Language Glossary

Why do we teach sign language at Kids & Company?

Sign language is incorporated into our infant and toddler programs to help young children communicate, express themselves and cut down on frustration and tantrums. As we sign, we also speak the word at the same time, building and reinforcing verbal skills. Children hone their ability to observe and imitate, which are critical building blocks to learning. Many families tell us that their child will use signs at home and we encourage parents and caretakers to learn some of the most useful and popular signs.

Most frequently used signs

Apple in Sign Language
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Ball in Sign Language
Banana in Sign Language
Book in Sign Language
Brother in Sign Language
Cat in Sign Language
Cracker in Sign Language
Dog in Sign Language
Eat in Sign Language
Father in Sign Language
Friends in Sign Language
Help in Sign Language
Hungry in Sign Language
Milk in Sign Language
More in Sign Language
Mother in Sign Language
No in Sign Language
Play in Sign Language
Please in Sign Language
Sister in Sign Language
Sleep in Sign Language
Stop in Sign Language
Thank You in Sign Language
Thirsty in Sign Language
Water in Sign Language
Yes in Sign Language