Baby Signing Lincoln at Whisby Animal Park

Baby Signing Lincoln

Did you know that sign language has been proven to be an effective form of communication for babies? If you consider the frustrations felt by babies then you'll understand the benefits signing can provide for both the parent and child.  Many children naturally use gestures and pointing but signing allows them to be specific about their needs. It takes the guesswork out and dramatically reduces frustration resulting in less stress for everybody concerned! 

They can begin learning right from birth but won't have the dexterity to begin to sign until around four to six months. First signs are usually things that are most important to them such as 'milk'. This can then develop onto more complex signing as they grow such as signing 'teeth', 'hurt' and 'medicine' for when they have teething pain. The key to success is to reinforce the signs whenever possible and ensure the sign is used alongside the spoken word. The signs are not used on their own because the point of signing with babies is not to replace the spoken language but to enhance it. Many question the potential impact signing could have on the development of speech. You may be surprised to learn that signing not only encourages early speech but can also result in a wider vocabulary.

Some wonder if the classes will be taught in the style of a typical lesson as essentially, they are gaining an education and skill. Sessions have been designed to be delivered in the most age appropriate way so songs, puppets, musical instruments and bubbles are used to enrich the learning process and create an atmosphere of fun. Children of all ages love doing actions along to songs but Baby Signing takes it a step further and teaches them something that will be of great use to them now and in the future.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Kirsty Summers
Contact Position
Class Leader
Telephone
01522 690053 01522 690053 07432737469 07432737469
E-mail
kirsty@babysigning.org.uk
Website
Baby Signing Website
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Notes

We aim to teach useful signs through the use of song, play and sensory equipment. Passionate about supporting families to open up communication with their little ones.

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Where to go

Name
Whisby PlayBarn
Address
Whisby Garden Centre
Whisby Road
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
Postcode

LN6 9BY

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Other Details

Availability

Referral required
Self Referral
Referral Details

Baby Signing Classes

Mondays and Thursdays

 11am

 

Class included with your usual entry to Whisby Animal Park and PlayBarn!

 £4.99 per child

 Under 1's go free

 £2.50 per adult

 

Free hot drink for members of LincsKids

Other notes

 

 We also offer nursery visits, home visits and workshops.

Facilities Notes
Baby changing facilities
Wheelchair access
Specific age range
Birth to 5 years
Nursery?
No

Local Offer

Description

Our service is suitable for those with hearing impairment, Autism, Downs Syndrome and other learning / developmental difficulty.

Contact Name
Kirsty Summers
Contact Telephone
01522 690053
Contact Email
kirsty@babysigning.org.uk
Training details

Makaton Foundation

Makaton Enhancement

Makaton Safeguarding

Paediatric First Aid

Makaton Tutor Training

Links
Visit our website
Find us on Facebook
YouTube Signing Videos

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This activity or event is listed for your information. Its inclusion on the Family Services Directory does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by Lincolnshire County Council.

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