COURSE FORMAT AND CONTENT
A Signing Hands course lasts for 8 weeks. The lessons are once a week and last for one hour. There are 'Beginner', 'Advanced' and 'Follow On' courses available.

The cost is $175 for the first term. This includes a free T'shirt and booklet containing all the signs covered. The cost for all subsequent terms is $160.

A $25 discount will be applied to both new and existing parents if payment is received more than 3 working days before classes start.

Please download a PDF booking form from here.

The lessons are for parent / carers and babies. They will consist of approximately 40 minutes signing time with the babies using stories, songs, rhymes and play. Once signing time is finished a snack is provided for everyone while parents have the chance to chat and ask questions. All baby classes cater for mixed abilities & ages from birth to approximately 18 months.

Each course participant will receive an information booklet including pictures of all the signs taught during the course. It will also include information on the history of signing with hearing babies, research into the subject and tips to help ensure the best results.

The main emphasis during Signing Hands classes is having fun with your baby. Babies acquire the majority of their knowledge and skills through play and interaction with those around them. Signing with your baby is a unique experience, enhancing the close bond between you and allowing for communication and understanding from an incredibly early age.

TEACH YOUR TODDLER TO SIGN
Following the success of its current baby signing courses and in response to demand from parents Signing Hands started running toddler classes in August 2008.

Signs are taught through a variety of activities - singing, dancing, games and craft. Different themes are covered each week and the children always make something interactive to take away so that the signs can be reinforced at home.

No previous signing experience is necessary. The toddlers will be introduced to a whole range of Auslan signs including colours, emotions, numbers, the alphabet, communication signs and many more.

CONDENSED COURSES
These courses suit busy Mums who can't commit to an 8 week course. The Signing Hands Beginners course is presented in your own home in 2 sessions, each lasting 2 hours. The first session covers the basic signs needed to begin signing with your baby and introduces you to the techniques required to obtain the best results.

The second session follows three weeks later. The first signs are repeated briefly before the rest of the 'beginner' signs are covered. Lots of time is spent playing with toys and singing and Debbie shows the parents a wide variety of methods for encouraging your baby to sign and recognising their first attempts.

Over the 2 sessions you will be taught all the signs covered in the full Beginners Course and receive the same booklet given to full course members. This includes all the signs taught with written descriptions of how to perform the signs plus much more.

A condensed course requires a minimum of 6 participants and costs $90 per person. If you would be interested in having a condensed course in your home please give Debbie a call on 0437 803978.

FREE TRIAL CLASS
All parents are welcome to come along to a Signing Hands class to find out more about the lessons completely free of charge. This gives you the opportunity to experience a class and also to chat to other parents who are already signing with their children.

Please contact Debbie if you would like to come along. 0437 803978

Term 2, 2010 will begin on Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th & Thursday 16th May and end on Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd & Thursday 24th June.

CURRENT COURSES
TERM 2 - 2010

TUESDAYS
MUNDARING	Mundaring Lesser Hall, Nichol Street, Mundaring 6073
9 -11	Toddler Class (9 - 10)
	Baby Class (10 - 11)
BEECHBORO	Brockman House Comm Ctr.27 Hull way, Beechboro 6063
12 - 2	Baby class (12 - 1)
	Toddler Class (1-2)
WEDNESDAYS
MELVILLE	Melville Aquatic Centre - Marmion Street, Booragoon 6154
10.30 - 12.30	Toddler class (10.30 - 11.30)
	Baby class (11.30 - 12.30)
HIGH WYCOMBE	High Wycombe Family Centre, 104 Edney Road, HW 6057
1.30 - 2.30	Baby class (1.30 - 2.30)
THURSDAYS
WILLETTON	Rostrata Family Centre, Prendwick Way, Willetton. 6955
10 .30 - 12.30	Toddler class (10.30 - 11.30)
	Baby class (11.30 - 12.30)
LEEDERVILLE	Loftus Community Centre, 99 Loftus St. Leederville 6007
1.30 - 3.30	Baby Class (1.30 - 2.30)
	Toddler Class (2.30 - 3.30)

Contact Debbie about a free trial class - 0437 803978

Course Dates and Venues - Term 3, 2010
Term 3 will begin on Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th July and finish on Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th September.

All existing classes will continue - numbers permitting. New locations are still under review and the information will be updated regularly. For more details please contact Debbie on 0437 803978