Infant Sign Language is a helpful tool to help our children and teachers communicate during the pre-verbal stage. Some of the most basic and frequently used signs in our CMLC infant classrooms are shown below:

                                             

Research shows that children who learn to sign early in life often develop increased vocabularies and more advanced cognitive skills. It also aides in strengthening the bond between child and caregiver.

Here is Mabel telling teachers she is finished painting.