This is excellent idea. My aunt used to do this for the fun of it. If they went on a hike and wanted to be quiet, they signed. Ironically, after my cousin's little girl was 6 months old she contracted meningitis and it affected her ears. She became deaf in both ears. If they have to communicate across the room they finger sign the alphabet or are very discreet. who knew!
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thimblebug6000
One time when we were on a rainy camping trip in a tent (5 kids) ...my Mom taught us how to "sign" the alphabet and then we played at trying to guess what each other was saying. Something like that might interest her if you learn it together from a library book.