Happy Babble

Specialties

Can you imagine your 8 month old asking for something to eat? Your 12 month old asking for help? Having a conversation about the moon with your 15month old? Learn American Sign Language with your infant or toddler in a fun filled and active play class with Happy Babble! You learn which signs to use, how to use them and how to encourage your child to sign back to you!

Happy Babble teaches American Sign Language play classes for children ages 6 months to 2 years old. Using the Signing Smart curriculum, play classes are filled with songs and interactive activities to engage children and parents/​caretakers.

Happy Babble also offers parent workshops, private classes and training for child care facilities.

Classes are by registration only.

History

Established in 2013.

In the Spring of 2013, the first class of Happy Babblers graduated after learning at least 80 signs. Since then there have been over 15 classes in 5 different locations. We continue to expand classes every year!

Meet the Business Owner

Rebecca D.

Business Owner

Hi! I’m Rebecca, the woman behind HappyBabble. I’m a mom of a toddler, so I know how important it is to be able to communicate with your little ones. That’s why I am so pleased to offer my services to families in the greater Capital Region.

First, let me tell you about my education. I have an undergraduate degree in American Sign Language from the University of Rochester and I also have a Master’s in Speech and Language Pathology from Northeastern University. I’ve worked for more than a decade in early intervention for kids and adults in rehabilitation settings.

After my daughter was born in 2012, I began to use a few signs with her around the house. Her first sign back to me was DOG and by her first birthday she had over 25 signs that she regularly used! It was amazing to converse with her.

This experience is where Happy Babble was born, the perfect combination of my two loves. My favorite moments are sharing ideas with parents on how to help their child communicate, regardless