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Rochdale, Rishworth, Heywood and Middleton
Hello, I'm Sharon Stone. I run baby signing classes in the Rochdale, Rishworth, Middleton and Heywood areas. I chose this as my career after attending baby signing classes and seeing how much fun they were and how much better the communication is between mum and baby at an earlier stage than when talking begins. I took my two year old with me and after only one class, he thought it was hilarious to sign "I want chocolate" to me continually!! I was hooked, as he is the least likely child to pay attention to anything for more than two seconds. His reaction alone made me realise how much signing captures any child's imagination and how it works so naturally in the TalkFirst singing, signing and rhyming group sessions. My five year old is also hooked - everything she does, she wants to know what the sign is for it! I love the idea of my children knowing something different than most other children and am also proud to think that they would be able to communicate with any children who are hard of hearing either at school or socially. I am really excited about these classes and what they can do for you and your child and am very much looking forward to meeting you. I hold Level 2 in British Sign Language and the CACDP (Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People) Level 1 Certificate in British Sign Language. Start any time and be amazed at how much sooner you can communicate properly with your baby. Contact me: Telephone: 01706 372449 Email: sharonstone@talkfirst.net Address: 1 Saw Mill Way, Littleborough, OL15 8SD |
Our News
More of my baby signing classes will be in Rochdale and Middleton from September so watch this space for more info.
Come and join me at the NCT open day event!
NCT (National Childbirth Trust) are having an open day event on Saturday 3 July 2010 at Champness Hall in Rochdale town centre where there will be 2 demonstrations taking place for baby signing, I will also have my baby signing stand where you look at the resources I have to offer! Keep checking my news for times!
Lovely feedback from Brodie who has attended classes for a year (Thankyou)
Brodie has made signs for milk when he was 5 months old. He signs all the time now! He tells me if he sees a bird, dog or needs a drink or is hungry and lots more. Baby Signing has benefited him greatly!! Thanks TalkFirst from mum Helen Kuczer and Brodie 15 months.
A great big thankyou to Toby and mum Suzanne who are completing classes next week here at Jitterbugs! Toby is nearly 3 soon and has been such a good signer that I would like to give him my 'Dexter Star Signer' award! Toby and Dexter will be in the Observer hopefully next week too.
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Dexter TalkFirst would like you to become his friend on Facebook come and join in the fun, share your signing stories and send your pictures! www.talkfirst.net/feedback/
Parent Info
What are you looking for?
1. A local baby signing class for me and my child.
Class prices, times and locations are listed on the next tab under 'Our Classes'. Classes run in term time. Classes are aimed at all children up to 30 months, newborns are welcome. Discounts/some free places are available for your 2nd or 3rd child. Classes numbers are limited to 15 babies and so pre booking is essential. To enrol on a class, contact me to check availability and then print off this enrolment form and post to me with your cheque.
2. A baby signing party for my child e.g. birthdays/christening etc.
You don't have to come to classes to have a baby signing party. So if you are looking for a party with a difference for your child, please contact me. Parties are 1 hour (plus however long you decide for food/socialising) and are aimed at children up to 30 months (although older guests will be able to participate and enjoy!) Parties include singing, games, music and puppets and of course signing. The maximum number of children particiapting is 15. Contact me for more information and current prices.
3. Baby Signing books and posters for me and my child.
I sell a range of baby signing products at all classes including musical instruments. Prices and samples are available at the class. There is also a wider range of baby signing books on our webshop. Click here to browse.
4. Private baby signing sessions in my home.
If you can't get to classes but would like to learn how to sign with your child, I am availble for private sessions either on a one off or regular basis. Please get in touch.
5. Free colour signs to print off.
Click here to go to our signs page. New signs every week during term time.
Nursery and Professional Info
What are you looking for?
1. Regular baby signing classes in my nursery/childrens centre. Classes can be run either with parents and children e.g. Children’s Centre Setting or with your own staff and children e.g. Private Day Nursery setting. I’m flexible and can offer 6 week blocks, bi weekly classes etc for groups of up to 15 children per class. Classes support many EYFS aims and objectives. Please feel free to contact me to arrange to visit an existing class to see for yourself how a class can benefit your setting.
Other information:
• 45 minute classes for all babies and young children up to 30 months.
• Each class is different over the period of 1 academic year. • 8 new signs are introduced each week.
• Each class is themed around everyday relevant topics e.g. bath time, weather, meal times etc.
• All classes include music, instruments, songs, rhymes, puppets, props and activities which are all based around the weekly theme.
• Multi sensory approach: classes are inclusive to children/parents with disabilities and also those who do not speak English as a first language.
Contact me for a chat about what you need.
2. Training for my Early Years staff at our setting (on using signs). I deliver innovative and lively certificated training courses to help you incorporate signing as part of daily communication within your setting. Feedback from past participants is always very positive and the sessions WILL motivate your staff. Both Introductory and Follow on courses are available for groups of up to 20 participants. Each training course is 4 hours long and can be delivered in 2 x 2hr sessions or on one day. Twilight sessions are available. Handouts and certificates are included. Sessions include games, activities and songs to help reinforce the signs. Please contact me for an information pack.
We currently deliver staff training throughout the Rochdale area on behalf of Rochdale Surestart Services and we are an approved provider with them. For details of what is on please refer to the Surestart Services Training Booklet.
Did you know....TalkFirst is part of a larger training organisation called HearFirst. HearFirst is passionate about delivering quality sign language, deaf and disability awareness training throughout the UK. If you require deaf and disability awareness training go to www.hearfirst.org.uk.
3. Baby signing books and posters to use in our setting. There is a wide range of baby signing posters, books and book bundles on our web shop. Click here to browse. If you need advice on what is best for your setting or you would like to order a large number of items contact Head Office. I also sell a range of baby signing products at all classes including musical instruments.
4. Help with a one off event e.g. demonstrations/taster session etc. I offer one off or in-frequent baby signing demonstrations and taster sessions. Contact me to check my availability for your next open day/event.
5. FREE colour signs. 8 new signs every week during term time. Click here to download signs.
6. FREE ‘Professionals’ newsletter, issued 3 times per year. Complete the contact form and type 'Newsletter' in the Enquiry Details box.
Our Classes
- Book your place
- Print enrolment form.
- Prices are around £4.50 per class and payable per half term. See individual class details for exact prices and term dates.
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