Big Heart, Moving Hands

Upcoming presentation!

2010-03-03T12:31:00.000-08:00

On Friday, March 12, at 6:30pm, Big Heart, Moving Hands will be hosting an information session to let everyone know about Signing Time, and the curriculum we teach!
If you're looking to learn more about signing with your children, or even for yourself, come on our and meet Jen!
The meeting is at 243 Milroy Drive, in the Common's room of the apartment building. Parking is limited, but more is available at the nearby Portage Place Mall.
Please RSVP to jen@bigheartmovinghands.com if you'd like to attend!

The Dynamic Dozen, and an update!

2010-02-12T16:05:00.000-08:00

Read about me, and eleven of my Signing Time Academy Friends here!

I am so excited about all the great things happening with Big Heart, Moving Hands this year so far. A newspaper article, interest growing in our classes, and a new Baby Signing Time class date set for February 24th at 10:30am!

I'm so sorry for the lack of updates recently. I fell ill late Sunday night and was just released from the hospital and then put on bed rest. Today's really the first time I've felt up to sitting at the computer for any length of time. The good thing about all of this rest is that it gave me lots of time to work on a new curriculum for adults and health care professionals! It's not done yet, but I'm hoping to release it soon!

Give us a call, or send us a Facebook message if you're interested in any of our classes!

Bilingualism boosts children's focus!

2010-02-03T14:24:00.000-08:00

A recent study, published by a York University professor, shows that bilingual children perform better than their monolingual peers in activities involving thinking, planning and inhibiting and initiating actions.

http://www.exchangemagazine.com/morningpost/2010/week5/Wednesday/020311.htm

Because ASL is a second language for most people, I thought it was pretty interesting! Children who learn ASL now benefit from the earlier communication and fine motor practice at an earlier age as well as having the benefits of bilingualism!

On that note, our first round of classes start Friday, February 5th at 10:30am at 243 Milroy Drive, in the common's room! The next set of classes will be announced soon!

Also, if you have a preference for a day for classes, please comment below or email admin@bigheartmovinghands.com so we can plan classes accordingly!

Where We're At

2010-01-27T17:28:00.000-08:00

If you've been following the blog, you might have been confused at the Flea Market this last Sunday. We weren't there, and for that, I am very sorry! Unfortunately, another appointment came up, and it happened to also fall on Sunday.

You'll be happy to know that we WILL be at the Flea Market this coming Sunday!

As well, in the interest of keeping you all appraised, we have signed on as a sponsor and vendor at the Annual Sprint Mom2Mom Sale! It's April 17th at the Evinrude Center in Peterborough, and I hope you all come out to say hi, and get some great deals on gently used kids items! (More info on that can be found at this link http://www.peterboroughmom2momsale.com/)

We are starting a Baby Signing Time class on February 5th, with a time to be announced soon. Spots are still open, so get your names in now, before they're all gone!

Hope to see you all this Sunday at the Peterborough Flea Market!

News article link and more about the Flea Market

2010-01-15T08:37:00.001-08:00

http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2261880

This morning I had an email about our article in the paper! Special thanks goes out to Kennedy Gordon for taking an interest in Big Heart, Moving Hands.

I'm so excited!

This weekend, we will be at the flea market, and you'll be able to come see us, and maybe be a part of our photo spread that we're planning for the website.

As well, I am booking dates as soon as possible for a Baby Signing Time class. If you are interested, sign up now!

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Keep your eye out!

2010-01-14T12:33:00.000-08:00

Today I did an interview with the Peterborough Examiner! They'll be doing a story about Big Heart, Moving hands in the next few days!

Don't miss us, and check out http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/ and see if you can spot me!

I will post a direct link to the story when it's published!

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Big Heart, Moving Hands goes to the Flea Market!

2010-01-11T16:50:00.000-08:00

This Sunday (January 10, 2010), Big Heart, Moving Hands was at the Peterborough Flea Market. We got to meet many new people, which was very exciting for us! As our first official advertising attempt, I would label it a ringing success, and can't wait to go back next week (January 17, 2010) for another day of meeting you all!

Come on out to Peterborough's Flea Market, located just behind the Memorial Center on Landsdowne street! We will have a limited selection of our stock, but I have order sheets for you in case there's something you're looking for that we don't currently have in stock.

I can't wait to see you all this Sunday at 151 Lansdowne Street West. It's open from 9am until 4pm Sundays!

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