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jo90 · Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 10:02 pm Post subject: TALKFIRST BABY SIGNING CLASSES

TalkFirst baby signing is about opening up communication between you and your baby, reducing frustration and bringing on speech. TalkFirst baby signing classes are fun and lively. Come and learn to sign with your baby and enjoy quality time together.

Classes include a mix of themed signs, rhymes, music and games which have been specially developed to appeal to babies up to 30 months.

Classes are an intimate affair, numbers are strictly limited to 15 babies per class.

Don't worry if you have never signed before, many of the others in your class will be the same as you and the signs are introduced step by step through music and play.

The highlight of the lesson is the signing puppet Dexter! Dexter leads many of the activities and the children love him.

Everything about TalkFirst is of a high standard. You can be assured that all musical instruments, props and teaching materials are of superior quality. Most of the items your baby has contact with will be cleaned or sterilised before your class.

Classes run during term time and need to be pre booked and pre paid each half term

Contact jo on 01249 817700 or email josbabysigns@btinternet.com or www.talkfirst.net.

pimpdriver · Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:39 pm Post subject:

Hello Jo,

How do the signs compare to Sing and Sign (which we have done previously), Makaton and BSL?

Regards,

Steve

jo90 · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:53 am Post subject:

Hi,

Pretty much the same - i believe sing and sign use british sign language - which is what we use.

I think it's the same idea as sing and sign where you are taught 8 signs a week (not sure how many in s & S), then we use music, instruments puppets bubbles and a parachute to sign songs and tell rhymes all using the signs we teach that week.

Makaton is slightly different as it is a simplified version of BSL used for children with learning difficulties.

Hope this helps answer your question!

Jo