Classes and Workshops

Well now you can by using simple British Sign Language Signs when you talk to your baby. All courses are based on the award winning SIGN with your BABY™ programme by Joseph Garcia.

Beginners Stage 1

These run for approx one hour per week over a six week period and will give you the opportunity to meet other like minded parents and make future friends.

Babies up to 2 years old are welcome depending on their level of vocabulary

Learn the basics of signing so that you have enough to get you started and we will show you when, how & where to sign to get the best possible results. We will review new signs each week and RECAP on how things are going, learn more signs through songs, nursery rhymes & games with the help of signing Sam and her friends. After all this fun we have a chat and a coffee and let the babies play.

Classes run at various times of the year in Darlington, Yarm, Redcar, Durham, Hartlepool, Sedgefield, Newton Aycliffe & Bishop Auckland

Beginners Stage 2 Sign & Sing

For children already signing & for families with toddlers wanting to learn Signing up to 4 yrs of age.

These run for approx 1 1/2 hours and are available either during the day or on an evening normally with or without the babies so that parents can concentrate and focus on what is being taught.

These workshops are normally tailored for your babies age and developmental stage and again covers how, when & where to sign.

These are for parents who do not have the time to attend a weekly course. This can be with a group of friends in a relaxed familiar environment.

These run for approx 2 hours.an overview of babysigning is presented with a range of signs applicable within a childcare environment. songs and ideas for games & activities using signs are also demonstrated.

All workshops include all handouts, baby signing reference book and visits including sign & sing session for the children. Links with the various areas of the Foundation Stage Framework. Also learning a valueable 2nd language

Let Signing Tots visit on a weekly basis to run fun tailor made sessions for ages 1-5 yrs. Repetition of signs learnt through songs, rhymes, books and props helps little ones to remember words and gestures enhancing their speech development and communication skills.

All classes run for six weeks.
Beginners course suitable for babies from 6mths- approx 2 yrs old.
Sign & Sing sessions suitable for toddlers already signing and for children up to 4yrs old.

DURHAM classes starting Thursday mornings from Jan 8th at Belmont Community centre 10-11am

WOODHAM (Newton Aycliffe) classes starting Friday Jan 9th at Woodham Community Centre mornings 11am & afternoons 2pm.

SHOTTON COLLIERY classes on Wednesdays from Jan 7th at Shotton Children's Centre


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Wouldn't it be great if you could: Ease the tantrums & frustrations for both baby & you Initiate a conversation & find out what your baby is thinking, needing, wanting long before speech. Create a closer, special bond Enhance their early language development & have an increased interest in books. Well now you can by using simple British Sign Language Signs when you talk to your baby. All courses are based on the award winning SIGN with your BABY™ programme by Joseph Garcia. Beginners Stage 1 These run for approx one hour per week over a six week period and will give you the opportunity to meet other like minded parents and make future friends. Babies up to 2 years old are welcome depending on their level of vocabulary Learn the basics of signing so that you have enough to get you started and we will show you when, how & where to sign to get the best possible results. We will review new signs each week and RECAP on how things are going, learn more signs through songs, nursery rhymes & games with the help of signing Sam and her friends. After all this fun we have a chat and a coffee and let the babies play. Classes run at various times of the year in Darlington, Yarm, Redcar, Durham, Hartlepool, Sedgefield, Newton Aycliffe & Bishop Auckland Beginners Stage 2 Sign & Sing For children already signing & for families with toddlers wanting to learn Signing up to 4 yrs of age. WORKSHOPS in your home. These run for approx 1 1/2 hours and are available either during the day or on an evening normally with or without the babies so that parents can concentrate and focus on what is being taught. These workshops are normally tailored for your babies age and developmental stage and again covers how, when & where to sign. These are for parents who do not have the time to attend a weekly course. This can be with a group of friends in a relaxed familiar environment. Work shops For Nurseries And Childminding Groups These run for approx 2 hours.an overview of babysigning is presented with a range of signs applicable within a childcare environment. songs and ideas for games & activities using signs are also demonstrated. All workshops include all handouts, baby signing reference book and visits including sign & sing session for the children. Links with the various areas of the Foundation Stage Framework. Also learning a valueable 2nd language Sign & Sing Sessions For Nurseries And Childrens Groups Let Signing Tots visit on a weekly basis to run fun tailor made sessions for ages 1-5 yrs. Repetition of signs learnt through songs, rhymes, books and props helps little ones to remember words and gestures enhancing their speech development and communication skills. Classes Near You All classes run for six weeks. Beginners course suitable for babies from 6mths- approx 2 yrs old. Sign & Sing sessions suitable for toddlers already signing and for children up to 4yrs old. DURHAM classes starting Thursday mornings from Jan 8th at Belmont Community centre 10-11am WOODHAM (Newton Aycliffe) classes starting Friday Jan 9th at Woodham Community Centre mornings 11am & afternoons 2pm. SALTBURN & GUISBOROUGH Classes available at the local Children's Centres. HARTLEPOOL classes every Wednesday morning at John Vianney Children,s Centre. SHOTTON COLLIERY classes on Wednesdays from Jan 7th at Shotton Children's Centre Other locations to follow.
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