I taught both of my boys sign language as babies and it is something that I'm forever grateful that I did.
Why?
Because when J's conversation and language skills weren't quite where they were supposed to be, he could use a combination of spoken words and sign language to express his needs. He could clarify what he meant with a sign if I had trouble understanding what he was saying.
And K was just shy of 6 months old when he first signed "milk."
It was incredible to watch my kids use sign language as babies and young toddlers. I have lots of footage and photographs of them signing when they were younger. J, in particular, loved learning the ASL alphabet, but not shocking considering he is hyperlexic.
I'm not sure if they remember much of the signs from when they were babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but I, on the other hand, can remember a lot, especially the ASL alphabet.
Just knowing the alphabet alone is huge because it allows me to communicate with someone in sign language (obviously on a very simplistic level) if I need to.
So I have been trying to get the kids re-familiarized with the ASL alphabet using these free printable ASL sign language alphabet cards because you can't go wrong exposing your children to other languages.
American Sign Language (ASL) Sign Language Alphabet Cards
A lot of the alphabet signs in American Sign Language are pretty easy to figure out, like C, O, Y, L, and Z, for instance.
Others, however, aren't as obvious. And many look similar to others (like A, N, M, and T).
But I promise, it's super easy to learn! Especially when you use these cards to learn the signs.
Download the Free Printable ASL Sign Language Alphabet Cards & Poster
