Baby Sign Classes
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Thank you!
ould
you like to be able to
ask your baby simple questions and get a response you both understand?
Would
you like to be able to
communicate with your crying, fussing infant to find
out what is wrong?
Would
you like to increase your baby's early spoken language ability and encourage early
literacy development.
If so, our group for
babies and their families is for you! Mommies-to-be are also
encouraged to join.
Come join us! Bring your
babies and become part of our friendly, fun baby groups.
New session starts
soon. Sign up now!
The Baby Sign Group is offered as a
6-week session, and meets one day a week for 50 minutes.
Following the completion of the first six-week session, families can enroll
in Baby Signs 2 for a further six-weeks of signing.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE:
We use a family-centered
approach by grouping signs specifically related to the family and its baby's daily routines
and needs. One week the group's focus might be on food, another on
bath or bed time, another on family or feelings, and so on. In
addition, most weeks the groups learn the signs to a familiar children's song.
Board books are given to families to keep and use to practice the
vocabulary.
Our popular Storybook Packets
include a binder of signs and
corresponding lessons, note cards, and several board books. The
lessons are handed out at each class and incorporate the new signs
of the day's lesson along with activities to help with review and practice. The board books are an enjoyable way
to reinforce signs and vocabulary by practicing reading the books with babies.
Our goals for our baby
groups are:
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To help families
develop an understanding of the value and benefits of using signs for
daily interaction with their babies.
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To develop the fluent, simple signing needed
to communicate with their baby.
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To establish
appropriate facial expressions and body movements to support the words
spoken and signed to their babies.
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To enhance early literacy
experiences for the entire family.
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To have fun!
For more information about signing with
your baby visit Signing with
Babies.
New sessions begin in 6- to 12-week intervals throughout
the year. Next session to be
announced. Sign up now!
Do you have a toddler? For information on our toddler signing class click here:
The Hortons.
