I have 12 month old that signed her first sign to us at age 10 months and now is up to about 40- 50 signs. We are so very proud of our lil munchkin and would love to be able to join other moms with babies that are too learning sign language. I have done a little bit of searching around and have joined a sign language group online, but since I joined almost 3 months ago there has not been 1 meet up. Does anyone know of any mommy and baby sign language meet up groups here in the H-E-B area? Arlington would be fine too.
In the event that there is not a group available I am considering possibly starting one up if there happens to be other moms out there that may want to join us.
Moms, let me know your thoughts! I find this site very useful and absolutely appreciate any and all advice.
Have you tried www.meetup.com and Yahoogroups? There may be something there. Other than that, try contacting local people who teach baby sign classes. I think some Gymboree places have sign classes and I am sure there are others. They may be willing to post a flyer or mention you in their classes.
I don't know of any groups, but if you start one up, I would be interested in joining. My baby is almost 8 months old and has done 1 sign so far. I would be very interested in teaching her more. I am in Arlington.
My baby is only 2 months old, but I am definately interested in teaching him sign language. I don't know how old they have to be to start. I live in in NW Arlington...close to HEB. I would be interested in joining a group if you start one.
Here is one in Fort Worth http://babysigning.meetup.com/110/ - there may be others closer...just put "baby sign language" in meetup.com search with your zip code and it'll pull up all the groups around. Good luck!!
Amber, I actually teach the Baby Signs program in Arlington and Mansfield. I also have a meetup group that you are welcome to join. I periodically am the guest storyteller at area libraries or bookstores, as well as arrange for some other outings (especially in the summer) where moms can get together with their little signers. If you are interested, please check us out at: http://babysigning.meetup.com/123 I'm located in South Arlington, near the Parks Mall, but I'm always open to suggestions for other area activities that moms think would be fun. I'd also love a co-organizer to help arrange activities for our little signers. Congratulations on your little signer and keep up the good work! If you're ever interested in knowing more about the Baby Signs program, you can check out my website at www.see-n-sign.com. Or, if you have questions, just e-mail me at [email protected]
I'm Carrollton, so the two meetups are a bit far for me. I thought about starting my own meetup, but it costs too much. I just started a baby signing website in the hopes of finding others in Carrollton/Lewisville/Farmers Branch/West Plano area who might want a signing play group.
I have a 3 yo, who we signed with and got up to well over 200 signs... and a 10 mo who only has 3 signs so far. I think that the classes and groups that my daughter were in helped her tremendously, but the cost is prohibitive for us now.
I'm hoping that site helps anyone for any area connect and get together (although, selfishly, I'm really hoping to find a group my kids!!). If you're interested, please visit it at babysigning.ning.com and remember, I said I just started it... there's no memebers yet, but hey! you could be the first!