Sing and Sign Exeter and East Devon

02/06/2026

Tuesday’s Top Tip 😁… Babies learn so much about communication by observing how the people around them respond to their sounds and body language. And crucially they are motivated to keep trying by any positive reactions! 👏🥰

💙 Chances are your baby will have been understanding your signing for a while, but their own first attempts at signs might not look exactly the same as the one you use. For example, a baby might sign ‘more’ by tapping one hand on the back of the other, or on their arm, or even just by clapping! 👏🏻

💛 The accuracy of their hand shape isn’t what matters at this stage - it’s the effort to communicate that we want to celebrate and encourage! 🎉

If you think your baby has possibly used a sign in context, get excited! Praise them by saying the word and showing the correct sign again 🫶🏻 Be consistent with your signs - their accuracy will come naturally, just like it does with spoken words later on!

💙 Also don’t worry if your baby uses one sign for several words right now - that’s actually quite common. They’ve discovered that signing works to get their message across and so their next step is refining their signs and expanding their vocabulary 🥰

Remember to always:
🌟 Praise any attempts at signing
🌟 Accept any version of the sign
🌟 Consistently model your version so they can refine theirs
…and enjoy those magical moments when your baby communicates something new with you 💕👏🥳

Love from Sing and Sign x

30/05/2026

Sing and Sign Exeter and East Devon are affiliated with Kiddi Caru Matford, Sowton and Torquay meaning all this happens there too! Xx

🤟 Exciting news from Kiddi Caru Walnut Tree

We’re proud to share that Kiddi Caru Walnut Tree has officially achieved its Sing and Sign accreditation ✨

By using signs alongside songs, play and everyday routines, our team is helping to support children’s communication, confidence and language development in fun and engaging ways.

Sing and Sign can help children to:
💬 Express their needs and emotions
🎵 Develop speech and listening skills
🤝 Strengthen social interaction and inclusion
🌟 Build confidence through communication and play

At Kiddi Caru Walnut Tree, we’re passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that support every child’s development from the very beginning.

📖 Read more in our latest blog: grandiruk.com/blog/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-walnut-tree-have-achieved-their-sing-and-sign-accreditation
👉 Book a visit to discover our nurturing learning environment: grandiruk.com/book-a-visit

Check out the link in our bio

28/05/2026

For multilingual families, baby signing can be a game-changer!

Whether your little one is learning two, three, or more languages, using signs alongside speech can help reduce frustration and support their language journey.

✨ Here’s why baby signing is especially beneficial for multilingual families:

🌼 Supports language development – Signs provide a visual link between languages, making it easier for babies to connect words across different languages.

🌼 Bridges communication gaps – Babies can use the same sign for a word in different languages, helping them communicate with family members who speak different languages.

🌼 Boosts early communication – Signing allows babies to express themselves before they can speak, reducing frustration and tantrums.

🌼 Strengthens cognitive skills – Learning multiple languages already enhances brain development - adding signs reinforces memory and understanding.

🌼 Encourages confidence – Babies and toddlers feel empowered when they can express themselves clearly, making them more eager to communicate.

🌼 Brings the family closer – Signing creates a shared way to communicate, helping parents, grandparents, and caregivers feel more connected.

If you're raising a multilingual little one, baby signing is a fantastic tool to support their communication skills while embracing all the languages they’re growing up with. 💞

27/05/2026

Sing and Sign is a fantastic class 👏

Natalie's passion for singing and signing is infectious 🥰

Her classes have great pace and energy, captivating all.

Attending has given us tools to communicate, songs to support all aspects of our routine and most importantly, lots of fun 🥳

Thank you, Sing and Sign! 💙

Booking Link in bio 👆

https://linktr.ee/singandsignexeterandeastdevon

26/05/2026

25/05/2026

Have a lovely half term and just a reminder we are back teaching classes next Monday 1st June for another 5 weeks! See you soon, enjoy the sunshine 🌞

22/05/2026

Question for you.......⚠️

What do you do with your stage 1 baby and puppy for a week when your little one is poorly and classes are a no-go? 🐕

Log in to our fabulous online learning programme each day, of course! 💕

Mum said her Jessie Cat Club GOLD membership was a life saver this week (all part of course fee!) and her puppy enjoyed Jessie Cat peekaboo as much as her little one! 😻

No need to miss a class and carry on your learning at home 🏡

20/05/2026

Resharing because it makes a difference:

Hi Natalie. I just wanted to tell you that Sing and Sign is helping us so much.

Our daughter has started having BIG tantrums as she’s entering this stage of wanting to communicate but not always having the tools.

We know that it would be so much worse without the signs that she’s learned. For example, this morning she was screaming, I picked her up and asked what she wanted and while she looked over my shoulder she said “Eeee awww!” and did the book sign. When I turned around I realised that she wanted her donkey book! Problem solved, tantrum stopped!

Through her signs we are also able to see how much she is understanding the world around her and the connections she has made. I could give examples of that all day!

Thank you so much for everything that you are teaching us, we are so happy that we decided to do your class. X######xx

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