Sing and Sign baby signing classes in... Sutton, Carshalton, Banstead, Cheam
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About Me
Sing and Sign - The Original British Baby Signing Programme.
A Very Warm Welcome to Sing and Sign. Baby signing in the heart of Sutton/Carshalton, Banstead and Cheam :)
Most importantly, many thanks for visiting the Sign and Sign page for more information on baby signing in the Sutton, Carshalton, Cheam, Banstead and Morden areas.
My name is Aisling and I live in Morden with my husband and our two little boys. I started my Sing and Sign journey back in 2018 with my eldest son and I am now really excited to be taking over the local Sing & Sign classes after having the most wonderful experience of it with the previous teacher Alex and my boys! As an experienced primary school teacher, I fully understand the importance of developing early communication skills, so feel very lucky to be a part of this special process with you all.
By reading this page, you will be able to find out exactly what Sing and Sign is all about, book a class online, read parent testimonials and contact me using the 'enquiry form' below.To keep up with the latest Sing and Sign news and just lots of general fun please do give me a follow on Instagram and Facebook :)
The most important thing to know about the Sing and Sign approach to teaching baby signing is that it's super fun and really, very easy!! You only need to learn a few signs to make a significant difference in your child's ability to communicate. You can lessen frustration, enrich language learning, encourage speech development and have a lot of fun with it too.
Classes are extremely relaxed and a great way to meet other like minded Parents local to your area (Grandparents, Nannies, carers are also very welcome). As well as many familiar and original songs, puppets, props and pictures are used to inspire your baby's interest and illustrate the signs. We sing about going to the park, mealtime, bath time and bedtime and other things to capture your child's imagination like animals and vehicles. Each session includes forty minutes of singing and signing and lots of fun and laughter to be had!!!
I really hope that you can join us to experience the joys of baby signing for yourself xxx
Booking for the Summer Term 2024 is now OPEN, click here, or please read on for further details :)
The Term dates are as follows:
Summer Term Face to Face and online classes:
w/c 15th April - w/c 1st July (10 lessons)
With 2 separate half terms (no classes) 29th April - 3rd May and 27th - 31st May
There are 2 options (the above dates apply to both): Face to Face classes (which includes the 10 week online pre-recorded @Home classes - £86.00) or if you prefer, you can do the online pre-recorded @Home classes on their own (please see full details below - £50.00). With both courses, you also benefit from membership to our online Jessie cat club (Premium membership for stage 2 & Gold membership for Stage 1) giving you access to the online signing dictionary, our award winning DVD's and our super fun interactive Jessie cat games :).
Classes are all age specific and split into 2 different stages:
Stage 1 is aimed at babies from 5 months - 14 months
Stage 2 is aimed at toddlers from 14 months - 30 months.
Don’t worry if you’ve not been able to attend Sing and Sign Stage 1 sessions, you can move straight onto stage 2 as it’s never too late to start signing.
Please see the timetable and details of how to book below (If your class of choice is booked up, please add yourself to the waiting list for that class and also book another available class if you can so that you don't miss out):
Wednesday – Cheam:
The Vestry Hall, St Andrews United Reformed Church, Northey Avenue, Cheam, SM2 7HF
Thursdays – Carshalton/Sutton:
The Riverside Centre, 113 Culvers Avenue, Carshalton, Sutton,SM5 2FJ
@ Home - Your Own Living Room:
Your House!!
Stage 1 - Daily (weekly classes change on Sundays at 10pm)
Stage 2 - Daily (weekly classes change on Sundays at 10pm)
Click here to book NOW :)
Autumn Term 2024 and Waiting List Information
If you are currently pregnant, or would like to join us at a later date please complete the enquiry form below or e-mail me at aisling@singandsign.co.uk. I will then add you to my contact list and you will have priority booking for the appropriate term. I'd advise to register your interest early as we already have interest well into upcoming terms. The Autumn Term will start in September 2024.
Sing and Sign @ HOME Information
Just like your venue-based classes this course will:
Have 10 structured, age-appropriate classes to enjoy, each week covering a theme and gradually building your signing knowledge as the course progresses.
Be something we intend you to DO with your child - not just a film to watch on a screen. We want you to get down on your living room rug with your baby and really get into the class spirit.
Be supported by the online membership resources. (Lesson plans, video dictionary, signing games, print-your-own-vocab)
And EVEN BETTER than a physical class this course will ALSO:
Make this weekly class available to watch at any time of day for the whole week Meaning you can access it at the ideal time for your family and as often as you like.
Be enjoyed by all the family. If you have older siblings at home with you too they will love to join in… especially if they are Sing and Sign graduates themselves!
What will it look like?
The franchisees across the UK have come together to film this content and we have worked hard to maintain the charm and simplicity of our class experience. Each lesson will be delivered by a variety of smiley, lovely Sing and Sign teachers and will feel natural and friendly. These are not live-streamed sessions with me every week - they have been filmed by lots of passionate, talented teachers and each class carefully put together in advance. This ensures you get all the content and structure of our course, a variety of friendly faces and the bonus of being able to re-watch, rewind and dip in and out as often as you like whilst the class is available.
How do I access this?
You will need an internet device such as phone/tablet. (Even a laptop so long as you can keep it somewhere safe from enthusiastic crawlers/ toddlers!)
If you are able to cast or mirror your device you can even view the content on your TV.
You will need to be booked on to the course - the content will be exclusive for summer term families so can’t be viewed unless you have booked and paid for a place.
What does it cost?
The 10 week Sing and Sign @Home course will cost £50.
Who can do it?
Anyone! Stage 1 is aimed up to 15 months and Stage 2 is aimed at 15 months plus. The beauty of these classes are that there are no class size limits or age restrictions! Siblings can join in, second parents - anyone who might enjoy it.
How do I book?
All you have to do is follow this link and choose which Stage you would like (Stage 1 is aimed up to 15 months and Stage 2 is aimed at 15 months plus):
Personal Experience of Baby Signing:
I took both of my sons to Sing and Sign classes in Carshalton and we all absolutely loved it! We found the classes to be friendly and engaging and really good fun (and was always their favourite class over other baby groups). In the case of my older son, it took him a while to initially start signing but showed good understanding of my signing to him. However, once he started signing himself, his enthusiasm became clear and he then began to pick up sign after sign quickly, which resulted in him then developing a wide range of spoken vocabulary. His satisfaction at being able to communicate was obvious to all (usually with a big cheesy grin!!)
My youngest son, began signing a little earlier and uses his favourite signs of ‘more’, ‘gone’ and ‘food’ regularly throughout the day to help communicate his needs and ease frustrations and the pride on his face when he has been understood, makes everything so worthwhile. The catchy songs have become engrained in our daily family routine, with a keen household favourite being ‘Splishy, Sploshy’ to help prepare the boys for what was going to happen next, easing transitions to things like bath time and the music always accompanies us on long car journeys- having been a life saver on numerous occasions! As an added bonus, we also made lots of friends in the class which was so invaluable in those early days and was wonderful to see the special bond the little ones (and us mums) developed. I’m so proud to now be able to help others unlock their child’s world and open up a whole new level of communication and understanding- whilst having lots of fun along the way!
Parent Testimonials:
Ruth says:
We love sing and sign! Alex is a brilliant teacher and it's a really fun and friendly class. It's amazing to see how quickly you and your baby learn and recognise the songs and actions. Can't recommend it enough!
Jo says:
We love Sing and Sign and are in our second term of Stage 1 and we are moving up to Stage 2 in September. It is a lovely activity to do for both mum and baby, both of us have made friends. Alex is a great teacher with bags of enthusiasm and is great with all the babies. These classes are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Sheena says:
We are on the second term of sing and sign with Alex! My daughter loves it! She has picked up quite a few signs and really recognises the songs! We bought the DVD and cd and they have been so well used! We will be going onto stage 2 soon! Can't wait! I love my daughter's reaction to the songs! It's a lovely thing to do and meet new people too!
Leanne says:
I first tried sing and sign five years ago with my son, I was sceptical at first but it really helped us. By the Time he finished at age two he had over 100 signs. I'm now on my third child and she loves it as much as my older two. I cannot speak highly enough of Sing and Sign. If you only do one activity this should be it.
Jenny says:
I have been to sing and sign classes with both my sons and am currently on term number 3 with my youngest, who is 21 mths. The classes and the use of signs have been really helped both of my sons' communiction skills and we look forward to the classes each week. Alex is a fantastic teacher and I would highly recommend booking a class.
Rebecca says:
My son and I absolutely love Sing and Sign with Alex, and would recommend it to anyone who wants to improve communication with their baby. My son's been able to tell me what he wants using signs from very early on and it has made life significantly easier for both of us. The classes are lots of fun too!
Philip says:
I can't recommend Alex at Cheam Sing and Sign enough! The class is fun and friendly, my daughter (10 months) and I look forward to it each week.
Jayne says:
I have been attending Sing and Sign for almost a year and started when my son was 15 months old. (Which was rather late, I wish I had started a lot sooner as is recommended.). It has been an absolute godsend as now aged 2years he still has a very limited vocabulary of about 25 words but knows dozens and dozens of signs. This means we can communicate with each other and it has certainly eased his frustration in needing to make himself understood. It is amazing how he recalls signs that we have not used in months or how he suddenly uses one for the first time. Alex is a super teacher and sessions are always fun using songs, music, instruments, pictures and props so the children never get bored. The groups are small and friendly and the coffee and biscuits at the end are appreciated by adults and kids alike! I would definitely recommend Sing and Sign.
Lisa says:
I attend Sing and Sign in Cheam with my 10 month old son and he absolutely loves it! We have the CD and DVD at home and he is transfixed by the songs every time we put it on. My eldest son still joins in with the songs and signs as he remembers from when he was a baby. Alex is a great teacher and all the babies really engage with her. I would strongly recommend the class to anyone and will definitely be attending with any future children!!
Please do not hesitate to contact me (e-mail is best) if you have any queries with anything to do with Sing and Sign or baby signing as I’d love to help.
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More Info
What to Expect at a Class:
"Sing and Sign" is an award-winning programme of songs and rhymes teaching simple gestures or baby signs (derived from sign language) which parents can use to enhance communication with their babies. It is suitable for babies from 6 months old. Using signs with pre-verbal hearing babies is widely known as 'baby signing'. Between 9-18 months babies naturally go through a very gestural stage. Sing and Sign will show you some extra and more specific gestures to make this natural form of communication even more rewarding and beneficial for your child.
Baby signing is really very easy. You only need to learn a few signs to make a significant difference in your child's ability to communicate. You can lessen frustration, enrich language learning, encourage speech development and have a lot of fun with it too.
What will happen at class?
In a 35 minute singing session your teacher will use many signs in action songs and rhymes using pictures, puppets and props to inspire your baby's attention and illustrate the signs. You will also sing songs relating to such daily routines as bath time, bedtime and mealtimes. Then will follow a class discussion when your teacher can answer any questions you have about baby signing while the babies play with our toy box. At the end of class you will also be offered a handout with sign illustrations and information on the topic of the week.
The course will cover over 100 signs relating to your baby's world. As you begin the term you are not expected to instantly remember all the signs shown, or to use them straightaway with your baby! You will receive plenty of advice from your teacher in class, but the number of signs you chose to use at home is up to you. Some parents decide on just a handful of signs, some adopt a wide range of gestures they feel will be useful. Consistency is the key to your baby learning the signs!
Each week your teacher will highlight a group of signs, which she will recommend using at home. The course is designed to comfortably and gradually increase your gestural vocabulary so your baby can learn naturally by your example and begin using some signs when he or she is ready.
Why do we teach the signs through the music?
This has proved to be a great way to learn! Our action songs are a relaxing and un-pressured way for you to become familiar with a wide range of signs without needing to study sign language illustrations.
Everyone knows that nursery rhymes and action songs are great fun but musical activities can also help stimulate your baby's language development, memory and attention skills. Sing and Sign classes combine the benefits of both music and baby signing. Although there is a strong educational element to the class, babies are not expected to sit still and concentrate. They can crawl and toddle around, enjoying the musical and social aspects of class exploring the props, instruments and other babies while you learn the signs.
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Venues
Day Time Stage Location Wednesday AM Stage 1 The Vestry Hall,St Andrew's United Reformed Church, Northey Avenue, Cheam SM2 7HF Thursday AM Stage 2 The Riverside Centre, Carshalton, Sutton, SM5 2JF Wednesday AM Stage 1 The Vestry Hall,St Andrew's United Reformed Church, Northey Avenue, Cheam SM2 7HF Wednesday AM Stage 2 The Vestry Hall,St Andrew's United Reformed Church, Northey Avenue, Cheam SM2 7HF Thursday AM Stage 1 The Riverside Centre, Carshalton, Sutton, SM5 2JF Thursday AM Stage 2 The Riverside Centre, Carshalton, Sutton, SM5 2JF Friday AM Stage 1 The Riverside Centre, Carshalton, Sutton, SM5 2JF Friday AM Stage 2 The Riverside Centre, Carshalton, Sutton, SM5 2JF -
Nurseries
Nurseries that are Sing and Sign Affiliated :)
Glaisdale Day Nursery is now a Sing and Sign Affiliated Nursery :)
Lynton House Day Nursery is now a Sing and Sign Affiliated Nursery :)
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