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# Using Sign Language
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/learning-read-npt3/episode/using-sign-language-a6frte/
- Published: 2024-04-26T18:47:23.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-23T20:02:45.000Z
- Description: Using sign language increases a child’s vocabulary and helps them remember words.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Learning to Read, Season 2024, Episode 8, #ZZZ_Episode_96535863-d78d-4137-8638-9c3464687877, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_740a286e-c98c-402e-9107-d3a044f8924a, #v1.16

The idea of babies and toddlers talking and reading can seem incredible, but language and literacy skills get an early boost when adults introduce simple sign language to little ones.