During a recent small group time, the youngest learners in the preschool (2-3 years old) played a memory game using signs about winter. This interactive activity introduced multi-step hand gestures to communicate words like, candy cane, skate, snowman and gift. After reviewing the new signs, each child had a turn to blindly pick a card and stand up in front of their peers to show the sign (without talking). This game required focus and self control as the other children were asked to not blurt out the answer until others had a chance to think.
As our signing vocabulary and confidence builds throughout the school year, new activities surface utilizing this fun and engaging way to slow down and connect with each other while communicating in a unique way.