Sing and Sign baby signing classes in... Henley-on-Thames, Reading, Maidenhead

• About Me

  Hello

  I'm Victoria :)
  

  I have just taken over from the lovely Esther. I will be running Henley and More classes from April going forth and look forward to meeting you during *Summer Term*.

  
  

  

  
  

  My Sing and Sign journey began when I was a child. During a family friend visit, I was astounded watching their pre-verbal 1-year-olds ability to communicate through signing. It was so profound to witness her inclusion, comprehension, as she signed and drew our attention to the things she saw and heard around us, intricate things like Planes, we no longer notice, or take for granted. I vowed from that experience to gift my children that same tool of voice through gestured expression when the time presented itself. 

  
  

  I attended Sing and Sign classes with my daughter for social purposes but more importantly to give my baby an early opportunity to communicate successfully with less frustration. I cant express the value in my child being able to tell me when she wants water, rather than milk, a snack, or when she needs her nappy changed. Thus reducing tantrums through misunderstanding as she could tell me exactly what she wanted and feel seen and heard. It has also made our interactions much more fun and has accelerated her eagerness to learn the signs then words of the things around her. I have taught numerous members of Nursery Staff our Sing and Sign Approach through our Nursery Affiliation Programme. I thoroughly enjoyed my Sing and Sign journey, and am keen to provide the same playful bonding experience for parents and children, giving them rewards that transcend the classroom. Professionally proven to give children the best start in life. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

• More Info

  Course Stages, Venues and Online

  Availability for *SUMMER TERM* in person and online. 

   

  Where?

  In person classes in Henley, Maidenhead. 

  Marlow, Caversham, Twyford, Reading, and everywhere in between!

   

  Busy schedule? Unpredictable Naps and can't attend live classes? 

  Our Award Winning @Home Classes are available to view at your convenience. 

  
  

  We offer 3 age appropriate courses suitable from newborn, to baby to toddler. 

  Each term has varied lesson plans, with different activities, new songs and signs to enjoy. 

  
  

  

  
  

   We include online resources to support your learning with, options to upgrade Membership to access our Award Winning @Home classes. Excellent for reinforcing class from the comfort of your home, or perhaps something fun yet educational and engaging for your  baby to watch during car rides. 

   

  The combination of music and signs has been proven to reinforce memory and familiarity, with a more relaxed, enjoyable, unpressured learning experience for parents and their babies. 

   

  Each curriculum is designed to increase your baby's ability to communicate before speech.

   

  What Stage curriculum should I choose?  

  Babes     (0 - 6 months)

  Stage 1   (6 - 14 months)

  Stage 2   (14 - 24 months +)

   

  Breakdown of our successful early communication courses, devised with the help of our Speech and Language Consultant Therapist below;

   

  Babes - Sing and Sign course:

  The perfect introduction to singing and signing, as babies are learning from us from birth. A gentle course exploring topics such as Gesture, Anticipation, Routine etc, and Music of course! In a relaxed environment filled with cuddles, giggles and Signed Nursery rhymes. It encourages bonding experiences with Expert analysis on the development of babies.

     

  Stage 1 - Sing and Sign course: 

  Our 10 week core curriculum includes over 100 signs relating to your baby's world. Gradually building on the prepared foundation in Babes, however no signing experience is necessary. We effortlessly explore the fundamentals of a signing vocabulary, covering meaningful subjects like emotions, nappies, bath time, bedtime etc, all centred around reinforcing familiarity through action songs, signs and fun filled musical nursery rhymes. 

   

  For ages 6 -14 months we recommend babies to attend Stage 1 at least 2 terms before attending Stage 2.  My daughter attended Stage 1 for 3 terms, as well as the at home lessons and loved every moment of it. Repetition is the best way to reinforce learning. However, this is also dependent on your baby’s age. 

   

  Stage 2 -  Sing and Sign course: 

  Our upbeat, advanced but age appropriate baby curriculum covers over 100 signs in 10 weeks. The older your child gets, the more engaged they will become and intrigued by the expansive learning their world has to offer. This course will allow you to explore concepts relating to their everyday routine, and introduce them to the weather, choice, colours, animals and phonics etc. An enthusiastic,  interactive class providing stimulating activity for your child's needs. The structure of the class is designed so that babies will soon discover  familiarity, though maintaining different themes to focus on each week for variation. Attendance to our previous classes is helpful but no Signing experience is required. 

   

     

  Our expansive curriculum has so much to offer and be enjoyed, we recommend most toddlers 14 months - 24 months plus, attend at least 2 terms of Stage 2 to reinforce their adept learning. Children LOVE repetition and will love repeating terms, as they feel a sense of gratification and accomplishment remembering something familiar, and seeing other children around them sign. It's a sense of signing community.

   

   The rewards from early communication you will receive will be something for you and your baby and people in your life to reap and relish and hopefully share your story along with all the other proud signing-speaking families. 

   

  Although there is an educational basis to the class, babies are not expected to sit still and concentrate. They are free to crawl and toddle around, enjoying the musical and social aspects of the class, exploring the props, instruments and other babies whilst you learn the signs. 

   

  I strongly encourage replicating these activities at home with your little ones between classes as consistency of repeating signs is fundamental. Our @Home classes and or Spotify playlists will help you create a fun environment to bond, play, dance and learn with your baby. 

   

  Watch our taster @Home video here. 

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pob-HdG93C8

   

  Sign Language is a huge building block of communication, studies prove using signs improves language and cognitive IQ ability, your child will benefit from exposure to signing way beyond when they stop signing. Click here for more research and expert analysis. 

  https://www.singandsign.co.uk/baby-signing/learning-to-talk

   

  I am so passionate about you and your babies learning to sign for a magnitude of reasons.

  And our friend Jessie Cat and I hope to see you in our amazing classes soon. 

  Do feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need assistance.

   

   

  
  

• Venues
  Classes in Henley and the surrounding areas

  We know that our venues matter and carefully work with the best facilities to provide our Sing & Sign families with a nurturing environment for our classes. 

  Our Henley classes are based in the stunning purpose built Playroom nestled in The Children's Shop. All Sing & Sign families get an exclusive discount to use both online and in the shop, and facilities include buggy parking and the most beautiful baby changing room we have ever come across! 

  
  

  Our Caversham classes are based at the wonderful Reading Canoe Club, where you can enjoy the class, settle down for a cuppa and a biscuit (free of charge), and stay and play too! All while looking out with an unrivalled view of the River Thames - so lots for your little one to be able to point to and share!

  
  

  We are also continuing to provide our award winning @home classes that you can view at your leisure - last minute nappy emergency? Unscheduled nap? Needed to get out for some fresh air? No problem - you can join when suits you and your little one :-)

  
  

  You can choose from the full range of our curriculum:

  Babes - 0-6 months

  Stage 1 6-14 months

  Stage 2 14 months +

  If you have any queries, I'd love to hear from you, otherwise look forward to sharing our amazing classes with you and your little one soon!
  

  
  

  
  

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• Nurseries

  Local Nurseries Which Hold Sing and Sign Affiliation

  These nurseries encourage the use of simple keyword signing alongside normal speech and use the Sing and Sign approach to enhance communication between babies, toddlers/preschoolers and staff. 
  

  They are Sing & Sign Affiliated Nurseries! 

  Cedar Park Day Nursery - Twyford

  https://childbasepartnership.com/nursery/cedar-park-day-nursery/
  

  

  
  

  Green Park Day Nursery in Reading

  childbasepartnership.com/green-park-day-nursery

  

  
  

  Mulberry Day Nursery in Maidenhead

  https://childbasepartnership.com/nursery/mulberry-day-nursery

  

  The Old Station Nursery - Taplow

  https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/taplow/

  

  
  

  We look forward to continuing to support them as they use Sing & Sign to support early communication with the little ones in their stunning setting. The staff were a joy to spend time with during our training, and their enthusiasm is second to none! 

  
  

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