Wimbledon, Southfields & Earlsfield
Vicki Rogers - 020 8241 8275 - Email
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Classes in Raynes Park Methodist Church
Wimbledon Park Pavilion - Southfields
It's a Kid's Thing - Earlsfield and
Marchard Hall - Wimbledon
For term class details, see below.
*CLASSES RUNNING OVER THE SUMMER.
CONTACT VICKI FOR MORE DETAILS*
Hello!
I started Sing and Sign classes with my NCT group when my daughter, Evelyn, was almost 8 months old - she's now 6! I love a good sing-song, so was thrilled to find that classes were very music based and SO much fun! Evelyn was fascinated with signing from the very beginning and I was able to bring the information home to my elder daughter and my husband so that we could all participate.
One of the things that impressed me most was realising how much Evelyn understood. It was clear that she recognised objects and routines and, through signing, was able to relay this understanding. This certainly limited frustration and helped keep tantrums to a minimum! Evelyn first signed "hot" aged 10 months and then the signs just kept on coming!
I found signing just as useful when she started talking: it was difficult to understand her first attempts at speech, so she often accompanied a word with the sign. I am convinced that the fact that she has been able to make herself understood from a very young age has contributed to her extensive vocabulary and her ability to express herself articulately.
My third daughter, Bethan, is now 2 and a half and she loved coming to classes and she used many of the signs. Her speech is very advanced and the signs have naturally dropped away - but she still loves the songs and DVD!
I found this such an enjoyable experience that in September 2005 I decided to teach my own classes. I am a qualified Primary teacher and I taught Reception and Year 1 children in a London school for 14 years. I have also worked in Nurseries and as a nanny.
In January 2008 I was joined by two wonderful teachers, both are mums who have signed with their babies. Joanna teaches the Southfields and Raynes Park classes and she attended many terms, signing with both her boys. Suzanne teaches at Earlsfield and she did four terms of classes with her daughter. Both are huge fans of Sing and Sign and are very much looking forward to sharing their knowledge with new mums and babies.
Sing and Sign has been phenomenally popular all over the UK (it has even branched out overseas!) and I'm thrilled to be able to bring classes to Wimbledon, Wandsworth and Raynes Park. I am confident that Sing and Sign will be one of the most rewarding things that you will do with your baby. If you need a flyer to put up on your playgroup noticeboard, please let me know!
It's a great opportunity to meet other parents and carers in the area and make new friends. Dads are always welcome too!
Do contact me if you would like to join us or would like some more information - I am always happy to chat about baby signing.
2007 SING AND SIGN GOLD AWARD!
and in 2008... We did it again!!!
and again in 2009!!!
To read the 'Little London' article, click on the logo.
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COURSE DATES
Dates for this term
Winter term will run from the 20th of September until the 3rd of December.
All classes for September are now full but contact me about going on a waiting list or going on the list for January.
January term will start Monday January 17th and end Friday the 1st April. Half term week the 21st to 25th of February.
Only one course fee is payable for twins.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SING AND SIGN DO NOT RUN CLASSES IN THE VITALITY CENTRE IN WANDSWORTH
Venue:Wimbledon Park Pavilion is within 5 mins walk from Southfields tube station. A beautiful park with great facilities. There are free car parks at the Revelstoke Rd entrance and the Wimbledon Park Rd entrance (the latter often has spaces). The Pavilion is situated by the Bowling Green which is near the lake. There is a very child friendly cafe a minutes walk from the pavilion and two lovely playgrounds - not to mention the boating lake complete with ducks and geese.
Venue:Marchard Hall
is less than half a mile from Wimbledon mainline station. There is some local on-street parking but Centre Court is a short walk away, with a chance for a coffee after class!. Venue:It's a Kid's Thing is an award-winning venue with a café and soft play area. This is a great place to meet up before class. There is local on-street parking and the venue is next to Earlsfield mainline station.
Venue:Raynes Park Methodist Church is situated in central Raynes Park, very close to the shops and mainline station. There is local on-street parking on Trewince and Tolverne Rds (or free parking off Peyps Rd), the entrance to the venue is Trewince Rd side. Classes will be held in the Wesley Room. There is a cafe and court yard on the premises where you can enjoy a coffee before or after class.
We have been going to Sing and Sign since my daughter was 8 months old and we still love it now she is nearly 18 months. She initially just loved the singing and playing with the instruments and other babies in class. Then she started picking up the signs (at about 9 or 10 months) and really started to communicate. The signs have helped me understand what she wants (drink, more, eat, up etc), and also as she learnt more signs she started signing and talking about things she does and sees (swings, planes, ducks, dogs etc). She loves watching the dvd and is completely in love with Jessie the cat. She is talking a lot now, and using lots of words and signs together and separately. Sing and Sign has been really fun and very useful.
- Carina V
SOUTHFIELDS (In Wimbledon Park)
Monday 10.00am (Stage 2) for older babies and those who have attended 2 terms of stage 1 - FULL
Monday 10.45am (Stage 1) FULL for September
Wimbledon Park Pavilion
Home Park Road
SW19 7HX
SOUTHFIELDS
WIMBLEDON
Wednesday 10.00am (Stage 2)-for older babies and those who have attended 2 terms of stage 1- FULL
Wednesday 11.00am (Stage 1) FULL for September
Friday 9.45am (Stage 1)- FULL for September
Friday 10.45am (Stage 1) FULL for September
Marchard Hall, South Wimbledon District Guide Headquarters
Ashcombe Road
WIMBLEDON
SW19 8JP
EARLSFIELD
Monday 2.00pm (Stage 2)-for older babies and those who have attended 2 terms of stage 1
Monday 2.45pm (Stage 1) FULL for September
Wednesday 2.00pm (Stage 1) 1 space for September
Wednesday 2.45pm (Stage 1) FULL for September
It's a Kids Thing
279 Magdalen Road
EARLSFIELD
SW18 3NZ
RAYNES PARK
Thursday 10.00am (Stage 1) FULL for September
Thursday 10.45am (Stage 1) FULL for September
Raynes Park Methodist Church
195-205 Worple Rd
RAYNES PARK
SW20 8QY
SOME PARENTS COMMENTS!
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Sing and Sign classes were the first classes that I braved with my young twins. We have all thoroughly enjoyed attending Vicki\'s group; it has been the highlight of our week. Their faces light up with delight at the easily recognisable songs, which have been sung to death in our house. They each have their own favourite song, routine and signs. It is wonderful to see them develop their communication skills. Highly recommended - Jane S
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Just wanted to say what fun Sing & Sign classes are, both for babies and parents alike. This is our second term and it’s a wonderful way of communicating with your little one before they can speak. I have learned so many signs and have found it brilliant and often find myself singing the songs and signing to my little girl. I have recommended the classes to all my friends as it gives your baby a head start with their communication and development skills - Amy T
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Thank you so much for last term – we’ve really enjoyed our Monday mornings – I’ve seen Daniel become more and more communicative over the last few months and I’m sure Sing and Sign has helped that process along. - Jayne B
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Although Alexander (10 months) has yet to sign, when I sign to him he pays me more attention and I sense we are communicating. The DVD has allowed my husband to Sing and Sign too! - Susan B
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Why we love Sign and Sign...
It\'s a great group activity to share with your friends and their babies and a wonderful way to combine a fun morning
out with learning new ways to communicate with your baby. The songs we learn at Sing and Sign, we enjoy all week long
as we change nappies, have a bath and go to bed. Highly recommended for any baby who enjoys learning through play - Sarah Y
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