IN-PERSON CLASSES

In-person Baby Sign Language Classes with Words by the Handful, taught by author and educator Mimi Brian Vance, offer hands-on, fun, and structured learning for parents and babies.

Level 1 (Beginner)

  • Tuesdays, March 24 - May 12, 2026 | 9:45 AM | 8 weeks 
    The Pure Parenting Shop, 2401 Yale Street, The Heights, Houston, TX

  • Thursdays, March 26 - May 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 8 weeks
    Heart of Houston Birth Center, 6550 Mapleridge, Suite 100, Bellaire, Houston, TX

Learn how to confidently use sign language with your baby in this 8-week beginner series. Each class builds on the previous, creating a strong foundation of the most useful signs. With songs, rhythm, and rhyme, both parents and babies learn and retain signs more quickly and easily. Theory and practice are combined for a successful launch into baby sign language.

 

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Clases en Español

En Español - Clases de Lenguaje de Señas para Bebés Nivel 1 - 
Level 1 Baby Sign Language Classes with Words by the Handful

  • Los Martes, 24 Marzo - 12 Mayo 2026 | 10:30 AM | 8 semanas
    The Pure Parenting Shop, 2401 Yale Street, The Heights, Houston, TX

Por la primera vez, Words by the Handful, tiene una clase en español. Este clase es por las personas que hablan español en Houston con bebés de menos de 2 años. Antes de hablar, los bebe pueden communicar - con sus manos y las señas. Es increíble - y funciona con éxito.

Bienvenidos en la clase donde enseñamos las señas por las primeras palabras de los niños - antes de que puedan hablar. Señamos, cantamos, divertimos! 

 

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 Level 2 (Intermediate)

  • Thursdays, March 26 - May 14, 2026 | 9:45 AM | 8 weeks
    Heart of Houston Birth Center, 6550 Mapleridge, Suite 100, Bellaire, Houston, TX

Take your baby sign language skills to the next level in this 5-week Level 2 series with Mimi Vance of Words by the Handful. Each class moves at a more confident pace, adding new signs and strengthening communication through songs, rhythm, and rhyme that help both parents and babies learn and retain signs quickly and easily. Theory and practice continue to work together as you grow your signing vocabulary and deepen your communication. Completion of Level 1 is highly recommended.

 

 

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 Level 3 (Advanced)

 

Continue your baby sign language journey in this Level 3 series with Mimi Vance of Words by the Handful. Designed for parents, caretakers with babies ages approximately 6 months to 2 years, With a focus on foods, toys, and everyday activities, parents and babies build vocabulary through songs, rhythm, and rhyme for easy learning and retention. Completion of Level 1 is required; Level 2 is helpful but not necessary. Includes an ebooklet. 30-minute classes, once a week.

 

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Advanced
Sign and Sing Along Class

  • Tuesdays, March 24 - May 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 8 weeks 
    The Pure Parenting Shop, 2401 Yale Street, The Heights, Houston, TX

Review and expand your use of baby sign language in this 8-week advanced series. Prior completion of Level 2 or 3 is highly recommended. Using fun songs, rhythm, and rhyme, parents and babies quickly reinforce and deepen their signing skills.

  

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