Baby Sign Language Workshop

Presented by Joann Lugt

(021) 531 5422 or 084 879 8511

 

What is baby sign language?

Baby sign language can be defined as a means of widening your baby’s ability to communicate by teaching baby intentional non-verbal gestures and sounds before she can use speech.

 

What are the benefits of teaching your baby sign language?

Infancy is a time for reveling in the wonders of the world, discovering how things work, sharing the joys and fears of each day. Children are motivated to learn to communicate because they desperately want to socialize and join in. Parents often stop at the basic signs like “bye-bye”, “yes” and “no” and never make the most of their infant’s signing potential.

 

Signs lead to better communication. If the baby does not have signs to use, she has to resort to pointing, crying, moaning, saying “uh uh”

Signs speed up the process of learning to talk.

Signs stimulate intellectual development.

Signs enhance self-esteem.

Signs strengthen the parent-infant bond.

Signs reduce parent and infant frustration.

Baby signing is fun!

 

At what age could I teach my baby sign language?

Baby sign language is useful from 9 – 36 months. One can start at any time during this window before your child starts talking.

 

This workshop is 2 hours long. It is structured in such a way as to teach the parent(s) the theory and practical aspects of Baby Sign Language. You should feel equipped and ready to get started on completion of the workshop.

 

Venue: To be confirmed with each course

 

Cost: R150 for the first parent (includes a set of notes), R50 for the second parent or per family member. Payable by cash, cheque or internet deposit on the day of the course. If you plan to pay electronically, payment is requested before attending the workshop.

 

Booking: Please book as early as possible as there is limited space available on the workshop and booking is essential. See contact details below.

 

What to bring: Dress comfortably, bring a pen, notepaper, sense of fun and your payment.

 

Children: Babies in arms are welcome to come along. Unfortunately toddlers and older children cannot be accommodated as it makes it difficult for the workshop attendees to  concentrate.

 

Sr Joann Lugt is a Midwife with a special interest in encouraging parents  in their highest calling as parents. She believes that how we parentr our children has a direct impact on how they will live their lives and in turn parent their children. Our parenting today has generational implications. Sr Lugt presents Childbirth Preparation Courses, Baby Sign Language workshops, Nappy Free Workshops and breastfeeding support.

Sr Lugt may be contacted at (021) 531 5422 or 084 8798511 office hours only or on JPL@xsinet.co.za