Sign of the Week - "Eat"

Getting back to an Everyday Sign again this week.

We all eat several times a day - so this is a really great sign to teach your child, because you will use it multiple times each and every day. Repetition is key when learning any new skill, and the same goes for signing.

Before you are getting ready to feed your child, ask them if they would like to "Eat" and also make the sign. Remember to always SAY the word as well as SIGN the word. We are encouraging our children to speak, so we definitely want to make sure they are also hearing the word being spoken.

After you sit them down for a meal or a snack, say "Okay, it's time to eat" (again say and sign the word).

Some time during the meal, say "We are eating!" (say & sign).

In just one meal/snack time they will have heard the work being spoken, and will have seen the sign being made, at least THREE times.

Happy Signing!