March got off to a flyng start this morning with Playgroup welcoming Lori Ikawa from Nakameguro, along with baby Mika. Our much anticipated 'Baby Sign Class' (or more correctly A.S.L Amercian Sign Language) packed out the house with 35 people signing, singing and having fun.
We sang Lori's original 'Where is Bear?' and learned signs for 'where', 'feelings', 'hungry', 'cold' and 'happy'. And little Mika demonstrated all too clearly how little kids ask for milk in sign! Then we even managed a great rendition of the ABC song to sign - and all this was before snacktime. My gang were still humming away to 'Where is Bear' when I put them to bed!
For our spur-of-the-moment grand finale, Eric Carle's 'Brown Bear Brown Bear, What do you See?' demonstrated how it's not just Playgroup's new favourite kamishibai. It is also simple to sign it. Click on the video link below for a refresher and for a good laugh at us doing the 'monkey impression'!
I know many of you had heard of Sign Learnning before this morning, but it wasn't it nice to see how easy it is in practise? A very hearty THANK YOU to Lori for making the trip this morning. Anyone interested in continuing Sign Learning with their little ones should contact Lori directly through her website. http://www.lori.jp Lori has a variety of learning materials for Sign Learning including DVDs, books and flashcards. She has generously offered a discount on materials for anyone connected to today's Playgroup:)
*** REMINDER*** Just a reminder for new members: please bring along a photo of your child so we can add them to the Birthday Train. It seems like ages since we've had a Playgroup Birthday Party! We usually have a small birthday celebration for all the children born in the same month.
*** NEW RESERVATION SYSTEM*** Due to increasing numbers, I've had to introduce a "Reservation System". If you plan to attend Playgroup, please email me the day before to let me know. Similarly, if you cannot make it, please email me and let me know as that way another Mum can join for the day. With limited space, I think it's best to keep numbers small so that we can all enjoy Playgroup activities to the full. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation on this one:)
*** MARCH SCHEDULE *** Please continue to check this website for changes to March Playgroup schedule. My kids have lots of holidays coming up (Cian's French School holiday and also Yochien's end of term break). Josie, my super-helper, will also be away for a while. So I won't be able to manage a full house, my five monkeys PLUS hosting Playgroup activites single-handedly. I'm sure you understand:)
Meanwhile, have fun. Enjoy the Springtime. Practise you Sign. And see you in the park!
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