50 First Word (and Signs) Parent Handouts

I love having simple handouts to give the families I work with. This set of parent-friendly handouts gives quick ideas first words activity ideas you can do with toddlers at home. The handouts include a sign language visual for each word and everyday activities for using it during daily routines.

These handouts were designed as a starting place to build a child’s vocabulary. Children’s first words will differ based on their environment and unique interests. The words chosen were selected from research and my experience working with children.

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.