Baby Village Blog

Classes starting in January 2012

01/14/2012 09:46:00

Baby Massage

Tue 24th Jan 10.30am (Jan 24th, 31st, Feb 7th, 14th) Dalkey Yoga Village

Wed 18th Jan 10.30am (Jan 18th, 25th, Feb 1st, 8th) Sandymount YMCA

Thu 19th Jan 11am (Jan 19th, 26th, Feb 2nd, 9th) Dun Laoghaire Sunrise

Fri 27th Jan 10.30am (Jan 27th, Feb 3rd, 10th, 17th)Terenure War Memorial Hall

Mother and Baby Yoga

Fri 27th Jan 11.45am (Jan 27th, Feb 3rd, 10th, 17th) Terenure

for more info and bookings go to www.babyvillage.ie or call me on 085 7069149

Sign of the week (BUBBLES)

01/14/2012 09:40:00

Does your child love BUBBLES? Did you know that BUBBLES are not just a fun game? BUBBLES give children a chance to practice hand-eye coordination, depth perception, and tracking (an important pre-reading skill). Next time you want to have fun and practice important developmental skills, try some BUBBLES!

https://www.babysigns.com/pdf/Bubbles.pdf

Sign of the week (MOON)

10/29/2011 21:58:00

As it begins to get dark earlier and earlier, children will have more opportunities to see and talk about the MOON. This is a baby-friendly version of the sign for MOON.

https://www.babysigns.com/pdf/Moon.pdf

Sign of the week (SPIDER)

10/29/2011 21:55:00

Do you sing the song "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" with your little one? For many children this song is a daily routine. Giving your child the sign for SPIDER will give your child a way to ask to sing this song, to discuss holiday decorations, or to point out a common household visitor.

https://www.babysigns.com/pdf/Spider1.pdf

Sign of the week (CANDY)

10/18/2011 11:45:00

Is is time for a sweet treat? The sign for CANDY allows children to ask for a treat without pointing and fussing. Partner the sign for CANDY with the sign for apple to ask for a special fall treat, a CANDY apple.

https://www.babysigns.com/pdf/Candy.pdf

Sign of the week (COSTUME)

10/14/2011 10:38:00

Children love to play dress up. Give children COSTUMES and see their imaginations come alive! This time of year you will see funny COSTUMES, little COSTUMES, big COSTUMES, and even scary COSTUMES. Give your child a way to tell you when he sees a COSTUME with this simple sign. This sign is also sign for clothes.

https://www.babysigns.com/pdf/Costume.pdf

Sign of the week (ELEPHANT)

10/11/2011 17:57:00

Children loves ELEPHANTS. Whether at the Zoo or sitting at home reading a favourite book, this sign will help children name that unusual animal with the long trunk and big, floppy ears. Watch for opportunities to use the sign ELEPHANT.

https://www.babysigns.com/pdf/Elephant.pdf

Sign of the week (DOG)

09/23/2011 18:44:00

Do you have a pet at home? Children love animals. Teach your child the sign for DOG !

https://www.babysigns.com/pdf/Dog.pdf

Sign of the week (BANANA)

09/16/2011 17:05:00

Are you ready for a snack? BANANAS are a wonderful snack for children. Teach your children the sign for BANANA so that they can request this healthy treat. It is sure to become a family favorite.

https://www.babysigns.com/pdf/Banana.pdf

Sign of the week (GRAPES)

09/10/2011 23:08:00

It is that time of year, the time when parents are packing lunches again and the requests for food signs are steadily coming in. One of the most frequently requested food signs is the sign for GRAPES. Enjoy this healthy snack with your children.

https://www.babysigns.com/pdf/Grapes.pdf