TinyTalk Harborne, Quinton & Bearwood
BEST FOR
Ages 0-5
ENTRY
from £8.50
WHERE
Smethwick
What it’s like
Baby and toddler signing classes teaching British Sign Language through weekly themes like bedtime or a trip to the park.
This is a signing class, not a soft play, so don't expect a big hall to wander round. Babies and toddlers learn British Sign Language signs built around a weekly theme, bedtime, family, a trip to the park, that sort of thing, alongside sensory activities meant to get them vocalising, listening and taking turns. There's social playtime built in too, so while the little one's busy with the sensory stuff you get a proper sit down and a chat with other parents, which after a run of broken nights is worth something in itself.
Classes run in 12-week blocks and cover 50 core signs each time, 150 in total across the full run. The site says you can often join mid-block if there's space, which is handy if you've only just heard about it. Baby Signing suits the very youngest, and Toddler Talking kicks in from around 18 months once they're after something more physical and interactive.
Sessions are short, 45 minutes to an hour, so it's an easy add-on to a morning rather than a whole outing. Thursday and Friday sessions are £8.50, but Sandwell residents get the Monday Baby Signing class free, which is the one to grab if you're eligible and the timing works for you. Booking's required for all of them, so this isn't a turn-up-and-see kind of place.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 0 to 5, with Toddler Talking suiting the more active ones from 18 months
- Classes are structured in 12-week blocks covering 50 core signs each, 150 signs across the full programme
- Toddler Talking is more physical and interactive than Baby Signing, aimed at developing minds from about 18 months
- The Monday Baby Signing session is free only for Sandwell residents, other sessions are £8.50
- There's also a TinyTalk Newborns option focused on bonding and understanding your baby's cues
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£8.50 for Thursday or Friday sessions. Monday Baby Signing is free for Sandwell residents.
Do we need to book?
Yes, booking is required for every session.
What age is it for?
Baby Signing suits the youngest babies, and Toddler Talking is generally suitable from around 18 months.
How long does a session last?
Sessions run for around 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the day and class.
Can we join partway through a block?
Classes run in 12-week blocks, but the site says you can often start at any time if there's space.
What actually happens in a class?
You learn BSL signs around a weekly theme, do sensory activities to build communication and turn-taking, and there's social playtime while parents get a chance to relax with a cuppa.
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