Sign Language Basics | Toddlers ASL | My First Signs: See and Sign With Baby

What You Will Learn

In this lesson, you will learn how to show love to your family by giving kisses and saying “I love you.” You’ll discover the joy of sharing yummy meals together and talking about your day. You will also explore the fun of playing with friends and how it helps you learn to be a good friend. Finally, you’ll understand the importance of having a bedtime routine and using polite words like “please” and “thank you” to show kindness to others.

Let's Think

  1. What are some fun things you like to do with your family?
  2. How do you show your family that you love them?
  3. Why is it important to use kind words like “please” and “thank you”?

Lesson Article

Family Fun and Love

Let’s talk about all the fun things we do with our family! We can give kisses to mommy, daddy, and even the baby. It’s a way to show how much we love them. We can say, “I love you,” to make them feel special and happy.

Yummy Meal Time

When it’s time to eat, we can have some yummy milk and cereal. Eating and drinking together is a great way to enjoy our meals. We can sit with our family and talk about our day while we eat.

Playtime Adventures

Playtime is so much fun! We can play with our friends and help each other. Maybe we can play with a ball or find new games to enjoy. Playing together makes us happy and helps us learn how to be good friends.

Getting Ready for Bed

When it’s time to go to sleep, we have a bedtime routine. First, we take a nice bath to get clean. Then, we can listen to a bedtime story. Finally, we snuggle under our cozy blanket and get ready to dream sweet dreams.

Being Polite

It’s important to use kind words like “please” and “thank you.” These words show that we care about others and appreciate what they do for us. Let’s remember to use them every day!

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite thing to do with your family, and why do you enjoy it so much?
  • Can you think of a time when you used kind words like “please” or “thank you”? How did it make you and the other person feel?
  • What is one fun game or activity you like to play with your friends, and how do you help each other while playing?

Lesson Activities

  • Family Love Collage: Gather some magazines, newspapers, or printouts with pictures of families doing fun activities together. Ask the children to cut out pictures that remind them of their own family fun times, like eating together or playing games. Have them create a collage on a piece of paper. Encourage them to share their collages with the class and talk about their favorite family activities.
  • Meal Time Role Play: Set up a pretend dining area in the classroom with toy food and dishes. Let the children take turns being family members at a meal. They can practice saying “please” and “thank you” as they pretend to serve and eat food. Discuss how sharing meals can be a special time to talk and connect with family.
  • Kindness Jar: Create a “Kindness Jar” in the classroom. Provide small pieces of paper and crayons. Encourage the children to draw or write about a kind action they did or saw someone else do, like helping a friend during playtime or saying “thank you.” Collect these in the jar and read them out loud at the end of the week to celebrate acts of kindness.

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