The first basic baby sign language I am going to introduce is MORE, Let's take a look at sketch map for MORE below. Put the tips of your fingers together a few times.
Even thought it is an abstract concept, MORE is a sign that babies learn very quickly. Oftentimes, it's their very first spoken word. It's also a good starter sign because there are many different opportunities to teach it throughout the day. In other words, you won't get bored.
Your baby is able to use this sign to ask for MORE food, MORE drink, or MORE toys. All he has to do is put the tips of his fingers together and "ask".
Good ways to teach MORE sign to your baby MORE
1) When you are feeding your baby, make the sign for MORE and ask your baby, "MORE? Do you want to have MORE?". Keep doing this throughout daily meal, stressing the word MORE while you sign. Put voice upbeated. Smile and make a game of it. Trust me, your baby will understand and start to sign if you keep repeating this. By the way, repetition is an essential way for baby to learn.
2) Grab a handful of Cheerios. Put one on your baby's tray. When he picks up and puts it in his mouth, ask and sign," MORE?, you want to have MORE?" Then quickly put another one in front of him, repeating this routine along with signing and speaking
3) Choose and read a book to your baby. Stop at certain intervals while reading, then ask and sign to your baby if he wants MORE? Repeat this several times throughout the reading session, remember always asking, "MORE? you want me to read MORE? "
4) Play a traditional and baby-loved game: Peek-a-Boo. Stop often in the middle of game, ask and sign MORE. Then resume playing. Then repeat it again and again.
5) Toss-up your baby. This game loved by all the babies. Pick him up and toss him gently in the air and wait for baby's happy laugh. Then stop, ask and sign if he wants to have MORE to play. Of course, Repetition is necessary.
6) Be more creative. Think of other ways, activities and games to teach MORE to your baby and then vary them. You may find plenty of infant games and baby games from my site. Play these games with your baby, stop in the middle of play. ask and sign if you baby wants MORE.
