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What happens in class?
In this class we'll focus on tuning in to our babies' cognition, as we help them tune in to our voices.
The class design is thoroughly evidence-based, and affirming to each child's unique development.
The structure of the class is there for you to lean on, as you find and practice your own way of doing things, and your baby grows more and more into themselves alongside you.
We follow the same structure each week but cycle through a plan of 6 different lessons (a different consonant, pair of key-words and story in every class), and we grow courage and attention through familiarity. See below...
Part 1 : Sounds
We practice babble play with our mirrors, making silly sounds together, boosting the babies' development of their own pronunciation as well as their confidence and motivation to experiment with their own voice.
Silliness rating : extremely silly
Part 2 : Words
We build a word, and then play simple but carefully selected games to most efficiently demonstrate the essential meaning of that word and its opposite.
Silliness rating : medium silly
Part 3 : Story
Then we co-regulate as a group to a piece of relaxing music, and listen to a picture book as we explore a messy natural texture. Babies do not need to be looking in any particular direction as we develop their relationship with books and practice being part of an audience - a powerful habit to grow!
Silliness rating : mild silly
In each session, we also work on:
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Each week we see a different letter-shape and sing about its name, and what it "says" (its phonic).
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We play with a different natural texture each week like soil, leaves or sand, giving the babies an opportunity to expand their 'repertoire of familiar textures' (which might help them to eat a healthy diet later on).
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The activities in class are designed to stimulate our babies learning processes, and are carefully designed not to over-stimulate any one sense, so the class might feel "lower-stim" than other classes.
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The activities are designed to be easy to re-create at home, using everyday household items, and low impact to the environment - we're not playing with expensive toys because we don't need them!
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