50 First Word (and Signs) Parent Handouts

Help toddlers learn their first words and signs through simple, everyday activities. This collection of 50 parent-friendly handouts gives families practical ideas for building early vocabulary during play and daily routines.

Each handout focuses on one early word and includes a sign language visual and ideas for practicing the word at home. Speech-language pathologists can use these pages for parent coaching, home practice, and sharing strategies with families.

Every child learns words at their own pace, and their first words will reflect their interests and experiences. These handouts offer a starting point for helping families introduce and practice meaningful words throughout the day.

What's Included:

• An introduction page
• A checklist of first words
• A blank page to write first words
• A weekly calendar to collect data
• 50 full-sheet pages
• 25 half-sheet pages
• Directions for how to share individual pages digitally with families

Handouts include a picture of the word in sign language and ideas for how to use it at home.

Word Lists: mom, dad, eat, drink, more, done, stop, go, help, open, walk, run, play, jump, baby, cow, fish, duck, cat, dog, milk, cookie, water, juice, apple, banana, cereal, book, ball, bubbles, tree, sun, shoes, hot, in, on, up, down, please, thank you, me, you, hi, bye, yes, no, big, little, car, bed.

Digital Download Information

This product is a downloadable PDF.

After purchase, you'll receive a link to download your PDF. You can print the handouts at home or share them with families according to the included terms of use. No physical product will be shipped.