Classes
Welcome to the Signing Stars baby sign language class directory.
Below is a map of baby signing classes from all around Australia that teach Auslan (Australian sign language).
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The following list includes organisations who provide baby sign language courses and workshops in Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN).
Baby Babble
Locations: Northern Melbourne Region, Vic
Contact: Alanna Quigley
Email: alanna@babybabble.com.au
Phone: 0407 804 088
Website: www.babybabble.com.au Other Information: Baby Babble workshops/classes are a fun and interactive session aimed at teaching parents how to introduce sign language to their babies. Workshops can be organised to be held with a mothers group, playgroup or one-on-one sessions in the comfort of your own home. The workshops run for approximately 45 minutes and include a handout of the information covered.
Babblebubs
Locations: Newcastle and Port Stephens NSW
Contact: Nikki Mackenzie and Renee Harley
Email: admin@babblebubs.com.au
Phone: 0424 070 057 or 0408 292 737
Website: www.babblebubs.com.au
Other Information: 6 week program with 45 mins per lesson. Small classes. 6 mth to 3 yrs. Learn AUSLAN (focusing on key and communication signs) and how to stimulate communication development. Weekly handouts and a great social opportunity.
Tiny Hands Talk
Locations: Baulkham Hills and Hornsby NSW
Contact: Judy Fife
Email: judy@tinyhandstalk.com
Phone: (02) 9651 6404 or 0413 484 726
Website: www.tinyhandstalk.com.au
Other Information: Courses are provided in the home or centre for 2 or more people, discount available for groups of more than 10.
Tiny Tots Sign
Location: Townsville QLD
Contact: Ali Cavanagh
Email: ali@tinytotssign.com
Phone: 0421 565 576
Website: www.tinytotssign.com
Other Information: A fun class full of singing and signing. Sessions run for 45 minutes per week during term time
Signing Hands
Locations: Various locations Perth WA
Contact: Debbie Budock
Email: debbie@signinghands.com.au
Phone: 0437 803 978
Website: www.signinghands.com.au
Other Information: Learn to talk clearly with your baby using just a few basic signs. Understand their needs and reduce tantrums and crying. Research proves that signing can help develop early speech, increase IQ and improve communication and self confidence in toddlers. Classes are fun, including songs, puppets, books, music and craft. Free trial classes available.
Tiny Sign North Shore
Location: Mosman and North Sydney, NSW
Contact: Emma Kelly
Email: emmak@tinysign.org
Phone: 0403 704 691
Website: http://www.tinysign.org/emmak/
Other Information: Classes include a half hour of singing and signing and half an hour of playtime. Classes held during school term time only, call for a no obligation trial. Rhymes, stories, puppets and interactive games. 6 months to 2 years. Folder with all handouts and songs included.
Baby Hands Sunshine Coast South
Locations: Sunshine Coast, QLD
Contact: Yuki Worsch-Smith
Email: yuki@australianbabyhands.com
Phone: 0404 092 712
Website: www.australianbabyhands.com
Other Information: Introductory, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced courses available. The Introductory workshop is 1 hour and gives an overview of what baby sign language is and introduces some basic signs to get you started. The other levels are held over 6 weeks (1 hour/week) and parents and children learn a variety of signs through fun activities. Private lessons and intensive courses also available on request.
Baby Hands Albany
Locations: Great Southern Region, WA
Contact: Karina Cove
Email: karina@australianbabyhands.com
Phone: (08) 9842 3860
Website: www.australianbabyhands.com
Other Information: Baby Hands classes are fun, educational and social which offer you, the parents, the opportunity to spend quality time with your child while learning how to sign. Classes are structured into two levels, Beginner and Advanced. Each class runs for 1 hour and includes singing, learning new signs, games, Sammy the Signing Bear and social time.
Baby Hands Whitehorse
Locations: Mitcham and Vermont, Vic
Contact: Amanda Crossland
Email: amanda@australianbabyhands.com
Phone: 03) 9517 7967
Website: www.australianbabyhands.com
Other Information: Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Baby Hands courses available. Each course contains 7 classes, 45 minutes per class, plus social time. Learn over 60 Auslan signs each course through fun activities for you and your child. Courses also available to groups (eg Playgroups, Mothers groups) at locations and times more convenient to you.
Baby Hands – Inner West
Locations: Sydney Inner West
Contact: Catherine Carrier
Email: Catherine@australianbabyhands.com
Phone: 0410 559 696
Website: http://www.australianbabyhands.com
Other Information: By learning simple cues, based on AUSLAN – Australian Sign Language, you and your baby will be able to ‘talk’ to each other long before your baby can speak – reducing frustration and tears! Baby Hands classes are interactive and fun for you and your baby. Come along and learn simple signs and how to incorporate them into your daily life through songs, activities and stories. Sammy the Signing Bear pops into every class to say hello – the kids love him!
