TinyTalk Cheadle and The Heatons

sign and all the benefits that it can bring to both children and their parents.

I have signed with all three of my kids and loved being able to communicate with them before they could even speak. It eases everyone's frustration and gives you a fascinating insight into what is going on inside their little heads. Tabitha was my superstar signer and signed her first sign (milk) at 4 months. Once we started going along to TinyTalk classes, her signing really took off, and she was able to use over 500 signs when she started school, as well as speaking fluently. The classes were the highlight of the week for both of us, I loved learning a new skill, and I regularly socialised with mums outside of the class too.

TinyTalk classes are 1 hour long and are suitable from newborn upwards. During the first half hour we have lots of fun introducing the signs, that link to that week's theme, through nursery rhymes, songs, books and games. The session also includes some sensory activities to aid your baby's development and we have fun with the musical instruments. The second half hour is social time for both you and your little ones. You can enjoy a hot cuppa and a biscuit, chat with other grown ups, all while your little one learns to play and interact with others.