Continuing with our First Signs series, we’re looking at the sign for MORE.
How to Sign MORE: Right flat hand taps against the back of left flat hand twice
The sign for MORE is one that you may have seen variations for already from American Sign Language or other sign language systems which are used with children who have special educational needs. As with all the other signs demonstrated so far, this sign for MORE is British Sign Language.
If you are already using one of the other ways of signing MORE and your baby understands you, then there is no need to change. Just be aware that there are other signs that mean the same thing and none are ‘incorrect’.
You can sign MORE just about anytime you like with your baby! As with other signs, do remember to say the word as you sign it – and make sure that your baby is looking at you as well. You can use MORE from an early age and ask
“MORE…. to eat? / stories? / splashing? / Milk? / Cuddles?
The possibilities are endless! MORE is a sign that you will do very frequently.
When your baby starts signing MORE it is unlikely that they will be able to put one hand in front of the other and tap. There are several variations that your baby may do.
They will clap or bang their hands on the highchair or table excitedly. We also find that frequently babies will pat their tummies with a flat hand as well; the reason that they do this is that when you sign to your baby, your hands tend to be in front of your torso and in your baby’s line of vision – to them, it looks as though you are patting your tummy rather than your hand and this is what they are copying!
Next week we’ll be exploring more First Signs to use with your little ones.
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