Sign language is easier than traditional verbal languages for most children to learn. Children naturally mimic motions, and mastery will help them express themselves.
When children are young, they are still learning how to manipulate their body and develop fine motor skills. Sign language will facilitate growth of motor skills and dexterity that children need for basic skills such as holding pencils, tying shoes and picking up small items.
Sign language helps children communicate their desires before they have mastered a spoken language. They will feel more confident in their ability to express themselves.
Children who express themselves at a young age with sign language have a greater appreciation of communication and are therefore likely to be strong readers, have an easier time mastering other languages, enjoy reading, and have enhanced vocabularies and test-taking skills.
The combination of signing and speaking keeps children's attention and stimulates both sides of the brain for visual (right side) and auditory (left side) learning.