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Sign & Rhyme Courses

Fun, engaging, interactive and beneficial! All the attributes of a great activity to do with your little one.  Sign & Rhyme courses are all these things and more!

The available courses are summarised below and are designed for families with hearing children.  In all the classes you'll learn a mix of fun and practical signs from New Zealand Sign Language supported by links to the New Zealand Sign Language Dictionary in the reference information provided.

The 'In person' classes are currently taking a break, if you would like to register your interest for future ones, please email signandrhymenz@gmail.com.

Courses detailed below:

> Weekly Online Classes

> Overview Session

> Book Your Own

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Weekly Online Classes

Join us for a fun mix of signing, songs, nursery rhymes, books, peekaboo plus more!

Class Content

Each week you'll learn new key signs & recap those from previous weeks. We use well known children's songs, nursery rhymes and books to teach the signs and entertain the little ones.

Format of Classes

The classes are designed for you and your Little One to do at home together. The live and interactive format is a fun way to learn how to sign with your baby or toddler.

Age Range

This class is suitable for babies and toddlers.  There are various options available for how you set up the session at home. Feel free to get in contact for some tips.

Duration & Frequency

The 'weekly classes' course contains 4 or  8 weekly sessions during school term time. Classes last for 30 mins.  

Upcoming dates are listed on our 'Book Online' page

Price

The price is per family and is payable during the booking process. It is dependent on the number of sessions.

* 8 sessions is $90

* 4 sessions is $45

Supporting Information

To support your learning & experience, supporting information is provided before, during and at the end of your course. This also includes an Overview of signing, the benefits and tips on creating good habits.

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If you are keen to find out what other parents think of Sign & Rhyme, you can check out reviews and recommendations on Facebook or Google.  Alternatively if you are ready to book, head straight to the 'Book Online' to secure your place!

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Overview Session

This one-off 'Introduction to Signing with your Little One' is a great opportunity to get started.  It is ideal for partners or other key caregivers (eg grandparents) to also attend and hear first hand what it's all about!

Class Content

> How to effectively sign with your little one
> The benefits for your child and your family
> Tips on how to build signing into your day
> Signing with books and songs
> Recommended signs to start with

Format of Classes

This session currently runs as an online interactive class. 

It is 1 hour in duration and the 8pm start will hopefully allow for some little ones to go to bed first. If your babe is still up, no problem, you can all join!

Age Range

If you have a child up to the age of 2 years old and you would like to sign with them,  this session is ideal.  

Price

$25 for your family.

In addition to the Overview session, you'll also receive a Top Tips Sheet following the class.

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If this sounds like what you are after, book your place now on the 'Book Online' page.

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Book Your Own!

If you'd like to book your own private or group session, please get in touch to discuss! 

Ideal for coffee groups, play groups or Early Educational Centres.

Class Content

We can look at arranging a block of weekly classes or your own Overview session. Can be online or in person.

Alternatively if you'd like a bespoke session, let's explore options to suit your requirements.

Price

If classes are from our standard offering, $25 per family for the 1 hr Overview Session or a block of music based classes ($45 for 4 sessions).  This can be increased or reduced as it suits.  Minimum 5 attendees.

Bespoke sessions - to be agreed.

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If you would like to discuss options and ideas, you can get in touch using the  'Contact' section or complete one of the linked forms on the 'Book Online' page.

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If you have any questions about our courses, you can use the 'Contact' info on the Home Page or explore the site further

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Remember to check out & follow Sign & Rhyme on Facebook & Instagram (or @signandrhymez). 

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