Baby Signs is “on the grow” with new classes that cover topics and ages well beyond the focus of our traditional signing agenda. The new program, called On the Grow™, offers fun and exciting classes for parents and children (from birth to age 5) to enjoy together. Meet other families while discovering easy ways to make the most of your child’s earliest years, all in the context of delightful games, songs, and activities. Delivered by our own On the Grow™ Educators, these short, 45-minute classes go beyond signing to draw from Dr. Linda Acredolo and Dr. Susan Goodwyn’s other two best-selling parenting books, Baby Minds and Baby Hearts, with topics as diverse as “tummy time” for infants and nature themes for preschoolers.
For information about On the Grow™ events available in your area, see below.
Infant and Preschool Classes:
On the Growtm Infant Program:
ages 2 to 6 Months
Discover your baby’s hidden talents! Learn surprising things your baby can already do and how you can foster these early abilities. This interactive parent and baby class will introduce you to insights from Drs. Acredolo and Goodwyn’s best-selling book, Baby Minds, all in the context of fun songs and activities. (1 week)
Come learn how to make tummy time fun for your baby through engaging songs and activities in a play-class setting. At the same time, your On the Grow™ Educator will provide valuable parenting strategies to help you make the most of this important stage of development. Available as a single class or series depending on your location. (4 weeks)
Did you know that vision is, in part, a learned behavior and not the automatic ability that most of us always assumed it to be? Like learning to grasp or crawl, controlling the muscles in the eyes so that they move together or focus appropriately takes practice. This class is designed to introduce parents and babies to fun activities that promote healthy vision development.
This class is designed for babies- birth to 6 months old.
Come SEE what it is all about!
On the Growtm Preschooler Program:
ages 2 to 5 years
These classes are available as a single class ($15) or as a five week series ($50) Each class includes stories, songs, signs, and a craft project.
Learn simple signs for animals under the sea through fun songs, games and activities. Led by an On the Grow™ Educator, this class will also provide you with tips and strategies from Drs. Acredolo and Goodwyn’s best-selling parenting books to help you teach your child self-control. Join us for a “whale” of a good time!
The theme of transportation becomes the “vehicle” for learning cooperation through fun signs, songs, stories, and activities. An On the Grow™ Educator will share insights from child development experts, Drs. Acredolo and Goodwyn, to help you with this important parenting challenge. A great way to get your child on board the cooperation train! Ideal for ages 2 to 5 years old.
A child's world is full of colors! Join us for this 45 minute class, which uses fun games and songs to help your child explore the colors in his world! Learn the ASL color signs, and how colors help build a foundation for future learning!
Designed to help children appreciate the magic all around them when they venture outside, this play class makes learning fun through songs, activities, signs, and simple craft projects. Also included are tips for parents from Drs. Acredolo and Goodwyn on how to nurture a child’s sense of pride in accomplishment. A great class for awakening children to the wonders of nature.
It’s a potty party and you are invited! This class provides a fun way to introduce the concept of potty training within an entertaining and interactive class. Children will learn potty time signs, sing songs and hear stories about using the potty. There will be information for parents about the Baby Signs® Potty Training Program with ideas for starting and staying motivated with potty training. Ideal for ages 1-4 years old.
For information on class times and locations, check our Calendar Page, or contact Mrs. Char
Current classes are being held in Bay View. We are looking for a site in Milwaukee proper and the western suburbs- help us find a site, and receive a gift certificate for a FREE On the Grow Class!
On the Grow™ 
Did you know that vision is, in part, a learned behavior and not the automatic ability that most of us always assumed it to be? Like learning to grasp or crawl, controlling the muscles in the eyes so that they move together or focus appropriately takes practice. This class is designed to introduce parents and babies to fun activities that promote healthy vision development.
A child's world is full of colors! Join us for this 45 minute class, which uses fun games and songs to help your child explore the colors in his world! Learn the ASL color signs, and how colors help build a foundation for future learning!
Designed to help children appreciate the magic all around them when they venture outside, this play class makes learning fun through songs, activities, signs, and simple craft projects. Also included are tips for parents from Drs. Acredolo and Goodwyn on how to nurture a child’s sense of pride in accomplishment. A great class for awakening children to the wonders of nature.