Baby Sing and Sign
Sing and Sign... what is it?
Developed with the help of Speech and Language experts and launched in January 2001, the “Sing and Sign” programme has since taught many tens of thousands of parents across the UK how to sign with their babies and encourage amazing early communication.
What to expect in class
The class is approximately 40-45 minutes long and is more of a structured class. We introduce new signs each week, but revisit them throughout the term, so there is plenty of opportunity to recap.
Stage 1 is for babies 5 months - 15 months. We start with the basic signs “milk,” “more” etc… to incorporate in to daily routines. We look at animals, bath time, nappy change, bed time signs and much more. We also introduce Jessie cat, the Sing and Sign mascot! We play peek-a-boo with Jessie cat as well as with scarves, which is not only great fun but encourages babies to learn object permanence.
Stage 2 is for babies 15 months to 2 years old. By this time most babies will have replayed stage 1 twice and will be familiar with signs. They may even be starting to communicate verbally as well as signing, the stage 2 course reflects this. As well as the similar structure to stage 1 classes, we introduce more signs to further their understanding of unfamiliar words. Their receptive vocabulary will continue to develop and this can be enhanced by some signing of newer concepts such as: the weather, colours, different foods to choose from, opposites, choosing, using a potty etc.
In addition to the face-to-face classes, you will also have an online membership to the Jessie cat club. This is a great tool to support learning. There is a sign dictionary, @home content, with online classes and many more videos and songs. The online classes are uploaded each week in conjunction with the face-to-face classes. So you can recap or catch up if any classes are missed.
Class timetable
Stage 1: Thursdays at 1.45pm - Autumn term start date 18/09/25
Stage 2: Mondays at 9.45am - Autumn term start date 15/09/25
The course is a ten week course with a break for half term.
Rachael Collier-Thomas’s offering at the times above, find out more please book directly with Rachael here.
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Today we are welcoming the darkness at Samhain/Halloween…
Traditionally, in Celtic and other communities, this evening would mark the transition between the lighter half of the year and the darker half.
Transitions and womanhood feel synonymous, as we travel through life, with the rhythms of our bodies. I wonder if we feel the transitions of the natural world more keenly because of this...
Some believe that at this time of year the division between this world and the 'otherworld' is at its thinnest, allowing spirits to pass through.
Ancestors are honoured and invited home, while harmful spirits are warded off. People wear costumes and masks, disguising themselves as harmful spirits, to ward off unwanted attention from the actual spirits.
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Death Café - A Space for Life’s Deepest Conversations
3pm this Sunday at Moon.
Join us for an intimate gathering where we drink tea, eat cake, and talk about death in a warm, welcoming environment.
A Death Café is a discussion group with no agenda, objectives, or themes - the conversation simply flows from what those present bring on the day.
What to Expect
⭕ Small group-directed discussion about death, with no set topics or conclusions
⭕ A gentle, open space where all perspectives and curiosities are welcome
⭕ The chance to listen, to share, or simply to be present
⭕ Tea, cake, and conversation in good company
Why Death Cafe?
In our culture, there are few places where we can talk openly about death. Death Cafes create a safe and relaxed space for these conversations, helping us to reflect on life’s great mystery together. Since the first gathering in 2011, more than 21,000 Death Cafes have been held in 93 countries - a testament to the universal human wish to speak honestly about mortality.
Details
📅 When: First Sunday of each month
🕒 Time: 3pm to 4.30pm
📍 Where: Moon Women’s Health, 63 Chetwynd Road, London NW5 1BX
💷 Cost: Death Cafe is offered freely. If you’d like to contribute, your donation helps cover tea and cake. Every donation, large or small, helps keep the cafe welcoming and accessible for all.
📖 Booking: Spaces are limited. A friendly request: if you book a ticket and then find you’re unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so someone else has the chance to join the conversation
Come as you are. No preparation needed. Each gathering stands alone, and every conversation is unique.
The session is facilitated by Heidi Alden.
You can find out more details and book via the link in our bio.
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Clocks go back tonight!
Here's some good advice from @sleepnannynickymulligan if you're dreading what this might do to your little one's sleep schedule...1 week ago
