Key signs are simple gestures or symbols that represent words or concepts.
They help bridge the gap between non-verbal communication and spoken language, allowing children to express their needs and feelings effectively.
Benefits of Teaching Key Signs:
Enhanced Communication: Key signs empower kids to convey their thoughts and desires, reducing frustration and tantrums that often arise from an inability to express themselves.
Language Development: Using signs can promote early language skills. Children who sign often develop verbal skills faster as they learn the connection between gestures and words.
Cognitive Skills: Learning signs engages children’s cognitive abilities, enhancing memory and understanding as they associate signs with meanings.
Social Interaction: Key signs facilitate interaction with caregivers and peers, fostering social skills and encouraging bonding through shared communication.
Boosting Confidence: When children can communicate their needs, they feel more confident in their interactions, laying a foundation for future social and growth.
