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.
Balance your body, before the Winter Chill settles in at this Monday's Acupuncture Collective. This month we also have a special gift for you... (find out more in our bio).
In Chinese medicine, our immune system is made up of layers of defence, and Acupuncture is our Holy Grail in fortifying these defences.
We often talk about health as a marathon, not a sprint. With winter - and all its demands on our immune system - right around the corner, now is the perfect time for a pre-emptive tune-up.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, strengthening your Wei Qi (Protective Qi) now is the best way to prevent winter colds and keep your foundations strong.
Whether you've been managing chronic digestive issues, navigating hormonal wobbles, or seeking support for your mental well-being, our Collective haven is here to help you.
We'll be working to build that natural inner vitality so you can greet the colder months from a place of strength.
Our next Acupuncture Collective is taking place between 2pm to 8pm on Monday 6th October. Find more details in our bio.18 hours ago
We held a brilliant New Mama & Parent One-Stop Drop-in a couple of weeks ago at it's new venue of Highgate Newtown Community Centre.
With more space we were able to support even more parents and their babies (48 in total!).
If you're a new Mama or Parent (the first 2 years counts!) then come along to the next one on Tuesday 21st October - find more deets in our bio.
The session runs from 10.30am - 12.30pm and you'll find support from:
⭕ A Babywearing Consultant
⭕ A Motherhood Lifeline Therapist
⭕ A Breastfeeding/Baby Feeding Consultant
⭕ A Baby Sleep Consultant
⭕ A Postnatal Expert
⭕️ A Women's Health Physio
We are proud to run this session in conjunction with:
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Spread the word amongst your fellow parents, and we'll see you there.
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Happy Autumn Equinox 🍂 – with the night and day at equal length, before we set off back into the darkness, look inwards, and slow down (although that feels a lot easier said than done).
A time to contemplate and consider what we are thankful for in our lives. So gather a little closer, as a chill comes into the air, and warm yourself with a hearty meal, joined by family and friends over the next couple of weeks. Celebrate the harvest (what a bumper fruit year it’s been!)
Happy Autumn Equinox to you all (and Shana Tova, to those celebrating 🍎🍯).
The end of Summer and looking towards Winter, as the nights draw in.
The beautiful image is called Sunset in the Kitchen, and is from the skillful hand of @tijanadraws
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A new moon, the Autumn Equinox, and a partial solar eclipse (if you're currently in the South Pacific...) - that's a lot going on celestially!
If you have a moment to turn your attention away from the skies, you should have received the Moon Women's Health newsletter this evening. If not, you can find it via the link in our bio.
You'll find news on our new sister company and info on new events, such as the Death Cafe.
Have a read and we'll see you soon.1 week ago
