Roz Jutras
City:Email: info@thesigningmom.com
Bio: I started my blog because I wanted to share my experience and knowledge of sign language in the hopes of helping families improve their communication. Children always know what their needs are but often have times expressing it verbally. Sign language can open the doors to family communication, reduce frustration, and much more! I hope you enjoy searching my blog for interesting tips and techniques about sign language. It is also my hope that you will share it with your friends and family and help our site grow around the world!
Posts by Roz Jutras:
- Sign #164: Birthday
- Sign #165: Party
- Sign #166: Gift
- Sign #167: Cake
- Sign #168: Year
- Sign #169: Age
- Sign #170: Canada
- Sign #129: Snake
- Sign #130: Frog
- Sign #131: Giraffe
- Sign #132: Monkey
- Sign #133: Hippopotamus
- Sign #134: Dolphin
- Sign #135: Shark
- Sign #136: Lion
- Sign #137: Tiger
- Sign #138: Rhinoceros
- Sign #139: Zebra
- Sign #140: Bat
- Sign #141: Whale
- Sign #142: Elephant
- Sign #143: Crocodile
- Start Early: Introduce Diaper Change signs as early as possible to teach your baby these signs that will become familiar later on (i.e. Diaper, Wet, Dirty).
- Potty Sign: Teach the Potty sign when introducing the potty training. Sign before, during, and after each session to enhance learning.
- Have Fun Washing Hands: Sign the word WASH when washing hands. Use some special kid soap so that they may be more inclined to wash their hands.
- Baby Signs Potty Training Kit: For even more sign language assistance, purchase Baby Signs Potty Training Kit! I used this kit with my child and she absolutely loved it! The kit comes complete with parent training manual, Potty Train DVD, Potty Train Book, Potty Train stickers. and a Potty Train whistle.
- Sign #111: Diaper
- Sign #112: Change
- Sign #113: Potty
- Sign #114: Wash
- Sign #115: Where
- Sign #116: Wet
- Sign # 117: Dirty
Mommy Hands Blog Radio – Starter Signs with Monta Briant
September 12th, 2011
I’m so excited to be interviewing Monta Briant, best-selling baby sign language author and owner of Baby Sign Language Basics. Tune in at 7pm CST and hear Monta’s advice on how to start signing with your little one!
Signing Time Stock Order Event – September 1st
August 16th, 2011
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July 5th, 2011
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Signs of the Week: Birthday Signs (Canada Day)
July 1st, 2011
Fathers Bonding With Sign Language
June 17th, 2011
The majority of the workshops and classes that I have taught are attended mostly by mothers (and their babies, of course). There are a few times that fathers will attend the classes, if they have a day off or are able to get out of work for the hour. Since most families have the mother take the full parental leave, they are usually the ones who get more involved in parent-baby activities during babies first year of life. It is difficult for dads to share these same experiences since most of the baby classes are difficult to emulate at home (ie. equipment, space). However, sign language is something that fathers can share with their little ones that does not require any specific location or equipment – just dad, baby and pair of hands. One of the main benefits of teaching your baby sign language is to improve communication between baby and parent. Since babies do not have the oral motor skills to communicate verbally, they can use their hands to express their needs and feelings. Since statistically more fathers are working during the first year of baby’s life, he can use sign language to establish a bond when they are together. In addition, baby will not feel frustrated because he/she will be able to communicate effectively with both parents.
A fun activity for father’s to incorporate signing with their baby is Peekaboo. Sit with your baby facing you. Have a blanket near by that you will use to hide under. Say and sign to your baby, “WHERE is DADDY?” Hide under the blanket and repeat “Where is daddy?” Then take the blanket off and sign and say, “HERE is DADDY“. This is a great game to teach your baby the sign for DADDY but it also teaches the concept of object permanence that people and objects still exist even when you can’t seem them. Some other great activities to incorporate signing are hide-and-seek, reading books, and singalongs.
Sign language can bring so much to a family in terms of connection and bonding. It is also a fun and easy language to learn (also the fourth most used language in the world). Father’s can feel just as involved with their little ones when they find ways to make signing a great family past time.
Shrinking Sam
Learn Traveling Signs with Signing Time!
June 11th, 2011
Baby Signing Time Vol. 2: Here I Go – Preview from Signing Time on Vimeo.
The Baby Signing Time Series combines clever songs, animation, and real signing babies – all age two and under – to make signing easy and fun. Baby Signing Time is a great first step into signing. Or, add Baby Signing Time to your existing Signing Time collection for more reinforcement for those beginning signs and additional songs. Created specifically for babies as young as 3 months old up to 3 years, yet fun for the whole family! Features host Rachel Coleman, along with animated Baby Alex, Baby Leah, and Baby Hopkins.
Baby Signing Time Volume 2 sets your baby’s day to music as you learn signs for everyday events in baby’s life: getting dressed, traveling, being polite, getting ready for bed, and more.
Baby Signing Time Volume 2 DVD – Here I Go
Value: $21.99
Baby Signing Time Volume 2 Flashcards
Value: $10.99
Added Learning: The Journey Home From Grandpa’s from Barefoot Books
Value: $9.99
Ages 3 to 7 years
Written By: Jemima Lumley
Illustrated By: Sophie Fatus
Sung By: Fred Penner
ALL PRODUCTS AVAILABLE AT THE SIGN AND PLAY STORE
Our Little Man Has Arrived!
June 6th, 2011
Our Baby Boy
A little early…but our little boy has arrived! Bryson Lloyd Jutras was born on May 30, at 33 weeks! He is doing very well in the Neonatal Intensive Care and should hopefully be home by the end of the week! Our older girls are so excited to have a baby brother. The Signing Mom Blog will be on a break for some time, but will be posting occasionally throughout the summer. ~ Roz Jutras
All About Hippos – Learning Activities
May 21st, 2011
READ ABOUT HIPPOS
Journey to the plains and rivers of Africa in search of a hidden hippo. Lots of different African animals are introduced throughout this rhyming, hide-and-seek selection. Endnotes include information about conservation, endangered wildlife and facts about each of the animals featured in the book.
Ages 1 to 4 years
Illustrated By: Clare Beaton
CRAFT ACTIVITY
Hippo Coloring Pages from DLTK’S Kids Growing Together
Signs of the Week: Zoo Animals
May 18th, 2011
My daughter Addie @ 3 years old holding a snake!
- Signing Time Vol 9: The Zoo Train – Preview from Signing Time on Vimeo.
Extra Signs: Bear
An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language. ~Martin Buber
Preschool Learning Time: Puzzles
May 12th, 2011
Puzzles are a great way to teach your little preschooler how to recognize patterns, deduction skills and order. They can be source of joy and entertainment, as well as enhancing other development skills at any age group. It is best to choose puzzles that are specified to the age group of your child. In addition, it is also important to remember that small puzzle pieces are not recommended for small children as they may be a choking hazard. There are many great companies that provide high-quality puzzles for small children. A few from my favourite company is Barefoot Books:
*My daughter is playing with it in the image above
Ages 2 to 5 years
Produced By: Mudpuppy Press
Ages 2 to 5 years
Illustrated By: Clare Beaton
Produced By: Mudpuppy Press
Purchase At The Sign and Play Store or Barefoot Books
Basic Play Signs For Your Little One!
May 9th, 2011
My daughter Rylee at 16 months
Quote of the Week:
Kids: they dance before they learn there is anything that isn’t music.
~William Stafford
My Signing Mom Moment: From One Mother To Another
May 6th, 2011
Today I was reminded of how motherhood has changed my life, especially my perfectionist personality. I was out for a fabulous lunch date with my mother and daughters but was a little hesitant to go out. I have been going on very little sleep, lately. My preschooler has recently started having nightmares on most evenings. In addition, I am currently 30 weeks pregnant and up to go to the bathroom a few times each night. In short, I am completely drained and tired.
While we were out for our lunch, I needed to take my youngest daughter to go to the bathroom. During this process I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and was a little startled at how I looked. I noticed that the big dangly earrings were severely mismatched. In addition, my nice pregnancy shirt was wrinkled beyond belief! Now, if this had been me in the mirror before children, I would have been horrified and, possibly in tears. However, now that I am mother I simply just laughed out loud, held my head high and strutted out of the bathroom while holding my daughter’s hand. This is me now, a mother. Being imperfect can sometimes make you the perfect mother. It doesn’t matter to my children if I wear wrinkly clothes or wear mismatching apparel. It is my job to make them feel loved and important. It reminds me of my favourite quote:
Potty Training with Sign Language
May 5th, 2011
All parents will realize the challenges of potty training their little ones. Some children are very open to learning to go to the potty, while others are a little more reluctant. For myself, I had one child who was completely potty trained within 2 weeks and another who took almost a year! Every child is learns in a different way, so parents need to adjust to accommodate each child.
Sign language can be a great addition to your little one’s potty training education. Below are some tips/strategies that may help ease potty training distress:
GOOD LUCK!
Signs of the Week: Diaper Change and Potty Signs
May 5th, 2011
Extra Signs: All Done
Quote of the Week:
Fall seven times, stand up eight. ~Japanese Proverb
*Very true with potty training!
Become A Successful Signing Family
May 2nd, 2011
