Do
The Hand Jive
Oodles of Seattle parents have learned something valuable
from Nancy Hanauer: 
how
to communicate with Baby, pre-first word. Hanauer's Hop
to Signaroo classes teach hearing adults how to use American
Sign Language (ASL) to foster understanding with hearing
Little Ones as young as five months old. Her one-on-one
home instruction, workshops, and group classes have been
wowing families since 2000 (your PEPS group may have invited
her to speak).
Now, Hanauer introduces a new tool for her students--and
any busy family who wants to learn the ASL signing basics:
Roo-Minder Rings™. The idea: adults can learn a few
key signs, and, by repeating them with Baby, begin to teach
Baby to "talk". These handy sets of twenty laminated
cards offer clear instruction on useful signs. The Safety
and Comfort set includes eat/food, milk, pacifier, hurt/pain,
toy, play, music, no, hot, cold, and other important words.
The Mealtime set gets specific with words including cereal,
corn, banana, noodle, and yogurt.
Each card includes a full-color photo of a signing adults
with arrows showing easy-to-follow movement, and memory
aids. Bonus instruction cards clue you in on ASL handshapes
and tips for success. Each ringed set hooks onto your diaper
bag, highchair, or stroller, so you can keep them close
by for quick reminders. What's the sign for awesome?
Roo Minder Rings
American Sign Language Instruction and Reminder Cards™
$15.95/set
Available at www.hoptosignaroo.com/products.htm
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