Sing and Sign baby signing classes in... Fife

• About Me

  Welcome to Sing and Sign Fife!

  
  
  

  Spring Term Courses start 6th January!! 

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  Next Term's Courses start week commencing 6th January. Look our for our NEW 'Stage 2' classes- suitable for toddlers approx 14-24 months.

  
  

  NEW!!- You can now pay by instalments using KLARNA

  
  

  OFFERS

  
  

  2 for 1 on our 'Babes' courses

  Book on with a friend and you can both get half price using the code BABES241

  
  

  Half-price Trial Sessions

  Not sure our classes are right for you? We now have limited half-price trial spaces available in our first few course sessions. You can try a class and decide if you want to commit to the full term afterwards 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  About me

  Hi! My name is Yolanda and I've been teaching Sing and Sign classes in St Andrews and Anstruther since April 2024...
  

  Sing and Sign was by far the most rewarding class we attended when my son was a baby  (and we went to MANY - mostly for sanity reasons!!).  Sing and Sign had the additional bonus of awarding us the tools  to communicate with each-other non-verbally from when he was just 6 months old.

  I recently moved to the beautiful East Neuk area with my toddler and was disappointed to find there were no local baby-signing classes. The bond this early communication creates between care-giver and baby is so precious and unlocks insights into a baby's mind that might not otherwise be apparent until they become verbal. My son was a late talker and I'm sure being able to communicate via signs avoided many potential frustration tantrums! 

  I've since become quite passionate about transferring this skill to other care-givers and their babies wanting to learn it in the local area; so here I am!!

• More Info

  
  

  CLASS TIMES from January 2025:

  	St Andrews
  Babes	Monday- 10am
  Stage 1	Monday- 11:30am Friday- 11:30am
  Stage 2 *	Friday- 10am

  
  

  
  

  What classes are available?

  'Babes'

  (up to approx.6 mths) 

   A lovely gentle music and sensory class with a strong emphasis on communication. The course introduces the basics of the Sing and Sign approach for those keen to sign with their babies. We also show you lovely adaptations of familiar songs to enjoy with your baby while face to face, during nappy change, bathtime, bedtime and gentle play. 

  
  

  ‘Stage 1’

  for babies from 6 months to around 14 months – Covering lots of different themes relating to your babies world, we use songs, rhymes, instruments, toys and props in a fun, relaxed class. Babies love the fun and the music while adults effortlessly learn all the signs they need for day-to-day life with their baby.

  
  

  *'Stage 2' - NEW- Starting Jan 2025!!

  Suitable for toddlers approx. 14-24 months, who have already attended at least one Stage 1 course. 

  Ideally, you will be familiar with some of the basics and have familiarity with our songs and signs. This class covers themes such as colours, phonics, manners, even using the potty! Designed with inquisitive and energetic toddlers in mind. 

  
  

  When and where?

  The Sing and Sign programme follows a ten-week curriculum and I'll be teaching three terms throughout the year roughly following the school terms.

  
  Spring term begins in January

  
  Summer term begins in April

  
  Autumn term begins late August/early September

  
  

  Courses are currently running in St Andrews. If you would like classes available closer to you, either in the East Neuk, Leuchars, Cupar, Lundin Links or Leven; please do get in touch as I'd be more than happy to set something up if there is enough interest in the area. 

  
  

  How Much?

  Babes: 

  
  Venue-based  - £7 per class. Includes 'Babes' membership access and online supporting resources.

  Babes classes can be joined at any point throughout the term (subject to space). In this situation a shorter payment block will be arranged.. 
  

  Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided at the end of the class; with plenty of time allocated enjoy these, chat with each other, ask any questions and play with some of the props should you wish to do so!

  
  

  
  

  Stage 1: 

  
  Venue-based  - £85 for a 10-week course  PLUS Gold membership access to our online learning resources. Your fee also includes full access to our @Home lessons which will run alongside your weekly classes. Great for sharing with other family members or using when you can't make it to class. 

  Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided at the end of the class; with plenty of time allocated enjoy these, chat with each other, ask any questions and play with some of the props should you wish to do so!

  
  

  Stage 2: 

  
  Venue-based  - £85 for a 10-week course  PLUS Premium membership access to our online learning resources. Your fee also includes full access to our @Home lessons which will run alongside your weekly classes. Great for sharing with other family members or using when you can't make it to class. 

  Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided at the end of the class; with plenty of time allocated enjoy these, chat with each other, ask any questions and play with some of the props should you wish to do so!

  
  

  
  Online  - £50 for a 10-week course delivered via our popular @Home lessons. Fee includes Gold membership to our wider online learning resources.  Each week, your lesson can be streamed at a time to suit you and as often as you like within that week. 

  
  

  Anything else? 

  We currently limit the number of families per class to around 10 depending on the room. This keeps classes small, friendly and relaxed but it does mean places are limited so book early! 

   

  
  

  Get in touch if you have any further questions or you'd like to be added to the waiting list for any future classes.

  
  

• Nurseries

  Does your child attend a nursery?

  Sing and Sign has an excellent Nursery Affiliation Programme which will train staff on their own premises at a time to suit all. We will teach staff a selection of signs, tailor made to the nursery's individual requirements and design an Individual Action Plan to inspire staff and make signing fun and easy to incorporate. Following training, the nursery will receive a Certificate of Sing and Sign Affiliation together with ongoing access to our signing resources and a complimentary package of products.

  If your baby attends nursery or you know of a childcare facility that would be interested in receiving further information, please contact me for more details.

  Are you a childcare provider?

  

  Many parents are now signing with their babies and looking for childcare which can offer the improved level of communication their baby is enjoying at home. For the last nine years Sing and Sign teachers have been offering workshops for staff and follow up consultancy to nurseries interested in introducing baby signing in their baby and toddler rooms. Our comprehensive Nursery Affiliation Programme helps staff make the most of communicating with the little ones in their care.

  Sing and Sign benefits the adults too! Carers themselves also benefit from the greater understanding and lessening of frustration that baby signing can offer. Your nursery staff will find it easy to adopt some simple signs with the right encouragement and motivation. As babies find added comfort in the reinforcing of routines and familiar words it can make a rewarding difference!

  

  
  

  The Sing and Sign approach is renowned among parents and professionals and highly regarded. Our material has been used for I CAN’s Chatterbox Challenge for many years, we have run classes in Mothercare and for numerous Sure Start services and children's centres across the UK. Incorporating the Sing and Sign approach will also be of great benefit to any members of your staff currently using signs with children in your care who have special needs and encourage inclusivity.

  Please contact me for more information.

  
  

  
  
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