What is Signalong for Babies?
There are many baby signing courses available in the UK, the majority using a lot of natural gesture in their signs. However, we have been inundated with requests to develop a recognised, consistent method of producing signs using the SIGNALONG technique. Signalong for Babies has retained the same methodology which includes things like handshape, how the hands are formed, orientation, how the hands are held, placement, where the hands are held and movement. Using this methodology ensures that it is appropriate for all.
Trainers have undertaken SIGNALONG training to ensure that the most appropriate 105 signs and popular nursery rhymes are taught accurately. Baby milestones and potential speech, language, and communication needs are also discussed by giving parents and carers handouts, which will be provided.
Specialising in baby signing using SIGNALONG methodology gives us the added advantage of using an established technique, based on British Sign Language, that provides all learners with the skills to advance their knowledge.
Sign: Love
Sign: Play
All babies are different and each develop at their own pace. However, signing with your baby is a great way to encourage their communication skills before they are able to speak.
You can begin to sign with your baby from birth as part of natural communication but they many not start to sign back until they are at least six months old.
Signalong for Babies is a fun way to teach babies signing skills from six to eighteen months in a friendly, laidback environment. Group sizes are limited to a maximum of nine, excluding siblings, so our Trainers can dedicate time and energy to each one of our course participants.
The course is delivered over eight weeks, following a session plan that your Trainer will talk you through. Each session begins with relaxation to calm baby and focus hands in preparation for signing. And, there is always time for a cuppa and a catch up at the end to seek reassurance and support from other parents and carers.
Each week, you'll be taught the signs we think are essential for deepening your bond with your little one as well as popular nursery rhymes. We provide you with learning cards to help you build a vocabulary of 105 signs. You'll also be able to discuss baby milestones and potential speech; language and communication needs with your Trainer.
To enquire about a Signalong for Babies upcoming course, browse through Our Trainers to see who is local to you, and drop them an email.