are available to book evenings and weekends for families or groups. These workshops are ideal for people who cannot attend classes but are open to everyone.

Introductory sessions

0 - 8 months - (Stage 1)

Introducing Signs

This gently paced course introduces the first stages of signing. How to sign, what to sign, and when? We will also look at what to expect on the way and learn to recognise your baby's signing attempts. Our focus is on parent & child beginning to understand each other.

Themed classes support routines & subjects that attract and support younger babies. The class includes a gentle massage of baby, calming for both mum and baby, also settling the atmosphere for the class. By using sensory exploration, rhymes, songs & a special bonding time, your baby’s growth & development are stimulated & all of his senses engaged.

The course also covers other beneficial subjects which support signing and help parents or carers better assist the baby in its very early days.

- help your child's brain and body work well together, building the pathways of the brain. Building awareness of our body.
- teach your child about its world
- how to identify the 7 'clingy' periods in your baby's first year

LENGTH OF CLASS

- Approximately 45 minutes of class time followed by about 10 minutes question and social time (all our halls are booked for 1 hour or more per class).

9 - 18 months - (Stage 2 and Stage 3)
Estabishing Communication (Core Programme)

These programmes seek to support baby's eagerness to learn, communicate and be better understood. Its finer developed motor skills make signing easier and allow us to introduce other fun activities including instruments, rhythm, listening skills and movement complimented by lots of music and songs.

Also covered in this age group are:
give your child strong foundations
how to talk so your child will absorb language better
help your child handle its world

LENGTH OF CLASS

- Approximately 40 minutes of class time followed by about 10 minutes question and social time (all our halls are booked for 1 hour or more per class).

Can you sound like an elephant or hop like a bunny? Encouraging your child to discover an enchanting musical world builds confidence, self-control & communication. Singing, rhyming & object identification foster language skills, supported by signing. Creative movement to various musical “moods” develops balance, timing & spatial awareness. Listening & turn-taking encourage blossoming social skills.

Building on the previous courses we now consolidate their understanding of signs and speech.

LENGTH OF CLASS

- Approximately 40 minutes of class time followed by about 10 minutes question and social time (all our halls are booked for 1 hour or more per class).

Helping 2 - 4 year olds develop pre-literacy and language skills through a child's most loved ritual: music and story time

ABC Music & Me supports the early childhood standards and requirements for the “Foundation Stage Profile (FSP)”.

What you’ll experience in class:

• Songs and rhymes to develop phonetic awareness and early reading skills
• Tapping, clacking, and ringing rhythm instruments in time with music to improve hand-eye coordination
• Focused listening with music to improve skills in following directions
• Instrument play to strengthen fine motor skills
• Developmentally-appropriate songs to develop vocal chords and expressive speech
• Learning that emphasizes storytelling, imaginative play, and taking turns

LENGTH OF CLASS

- Approximately 30 minutes of class time followed by about 15 minutes social and play time (all our halls are booked for 1 hour or more per class).

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Stage 1 Courses start every few weeks - see booking form for details.