Single-Session Play Classes
Signing Smart offers a variety of single-session Play Classes in multiple community
venues. Each of these programs is unique in terms of the signs taught and the
activities and songs used. They all incorporate Signing Smart Strategies designed
to make each parent's and baby's signing journey fun and successful - from the very first
day through the preschool years:
Preview Classes
Toddler Times
Story Times
Zoo Series
Birthday Parties / Baby Showers
Preview Classes: Many instructors run Preview Classes
to allow you to experience first hand the magic of Signing Smart before the
beginning of a session. Call your local instructor to see if there are any upcoming
Preview Classes in your area. Don't forget to ask about scheduling one for your
mom's group or neighborhood babysitting-swap! Please see Locations to find an
instructor near you.
Toddler Time: You will find Signing Smart programming
for Toddler Times at children's museums, zoos, and other child-friendly locations.
This is a fun-filled class for active toddlers and parents and is great either
as an introduction to ongoing Signing Smart Play Classes or as a one-time outing
with a unique twist. Call your local instructor to see if there are any upcoming
Toddler Times in your area. Please see Locations to find an instructor near
you.
Story Times: Signing Smart Story Times are often
hosted by libraries and bookstores, but they can also be scheduled by private
groups as well! Developed to reach a board range of ages, bring your older toddler
or preschooler along with your baby and enjoy signing and playing with Signing
Smart! Call your local instructor to see if there are any upcoming Story Times
in your area, or to schedule your own group Story Time. Please see Locations
to find an instructor near you.
Zoo Series: The Zoo Series is a 3-week (as opposed
to single-session) program, and what better way to help your child learn about
animals than through this hands-on experience? Each session includes three parts:
Stay and Play theme-based play class portion led by a Signing Smart Instructor;
Meet and Greet, where a theme-related animal friend is introduced, co-run by
your Signing Smart Instructor and a zoo educator; and Tour and Explore, where
families are able to discover the animals they learned about in class by exploring
the zoo. Call your local instructor to see if there are any upcoming Zoo Series
in your area, or to ask about scheduling one at your local zoo. Please see Locations
to find an instructor near you.
Birthday Parties and Baby Showers: Contact your local
Signing Smart Instructor to inquire about the availability of Signing Smart
birthday parties! Or ask about hosting a Signing Smart baby shower for an expecting
friend! What a great way to celebrate - by bringing the uniqueness of Signing
Smart to your party? Please see Locations to find an instructor near you.
Please see Locations to find a class near you.