Sing & Sign Wonder Lab

At Kinderberry Hill, we know that communication starts long before children can speak. Our Sing & Sign Wonder Lab program is specially designed for infants and toddlers, providing a joyful and interactive introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) through the magic of music, movement, and play.

Strengthens bonds

Using sign language creates intentional moments of eye contact, shared focus, and responsive interaction between children and adults. These early back-and-forth exchanges deepen bonds between caregivers and children, fostering a strong sense of security and emotional connection.

Supports Language Development

Signing engages both sides of the brain, building vocabulary before verbal speech emerges, and laying a strong foundation for future communication and literacy skills

Boosts confidence

When young children successfully communicate before they can speak, it boosts their self-esteem and sense of independence. Every successful sign is a small “win” that helps them feel capable and understood.

Building Confidence and Connection Through Sign Language

At Kinderberry Hill, we believe communication begins well before a child’s first words. Our Sing & Sign Wonder Lab program offers infants and toddlers a joyful, interactive introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) through music, movement, and sensory play. Led by skilled specialists, each session blends playful learning with purpose—inviting little ones to sing, dance, explore props, and connect meaning to signs in a way that feels natural and fun. Whether they’re signing “milk,” “all done,” or “please,” children begin to understand and express themselves in new ways, building both confidence and connection. More than just learning signs, this unique experience lays the groundwork for strong language development, meaningful relationships, and a lifelong love of communication.

Children look forward to Sing & Sign every week and the benefits of this very special Wonder Lab are limitless. Families receive frequent communication including song lyrics, sign language visuals , and invitations to join in the play and learning!

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Music & Movement

Lively songs and dancing to promote rhythm, movement, and language.

Hands-On Discovery

Puppets, musical instruments, and real-life objects that encourage hands-on discovery.

Sensory Exploration

Scarves, flashlights, and other sensory-rich props to stimulate curiosity.

Story & Song

Story-song books that combine literacy, music, and sign language in a way children love.

The Benefits of an Outdoor Classroom

Kinderberry Hill’s Nature Explore certified outdoor classrooms offer an ideal setting for child development, supporting early childhood development through hands-on exploration and discovery in nature. These outdoor spaces encourage physical activity, creativity, and cognitive growth, allowing children to engage in open-ended play and problem-solving. By incorporating nature-based experiences into the curriculum, Kinderberry Hill fosters essential skills like social interaction, curiosity, and emotional resilience.

Outdoor Classrooms

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Reggio Emilia

Inspired by Reggio Emilia, we see children as capable, curious learners and support creativity and collaboration through project-based, child-led experiences.

Outdoor
Classrooms

Our Outdoor Classroom extends learning beyond four walls into nature-rich environments. Children explore, discover, and stay active while building confidence and a connection to the natural world.

STEAM Wonder Lab

Our STEAM Wonder Lab sparks curiosity through hands-on exploration in science, technology, engineering, art, and math, building critical thinking through creative, discovery-based learning.

Spanish Wonder Lab

The Spanish Wonder Lab introduces a new language through immersive, play-based learning, using songs, stories, and conversation to build vocabulary and cultural awareness.

Sing & Sign
Wonder Lab

Sing & Sign uses music and simple sign language to build early communication, encourage self-expression, and support language development.

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Begin your journey with Kinderberry Hill by exploring what makes our approach so special. Learn more about our Reggio Emilia philosophy, review our quality checklist, and schedule a tour to experience our school firsthand. We look forward to welcoming your family!

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From Our Kinderberry Hill Families

Where do I begin? I love Kinderberry Hill Minneapolis! From the secure entry and parent app updates to the engaging curriculum and amazing teachers, everything gives me peace of mind. I appreciate that tuition includes everything—no surprise fees—and that the kids enjoy fresh meals made by an on-site chef and plenty of time outside. Kinderberry is truly the very best!

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Minneapolis

Kinderberry Hill St. Paul is a unique place where my child can be himself and grown to his full potential. He is valued in his classroom and I am valued as his parent. I love the partnership I have between the teaching staff and management. Having an on-site nurse is also a HUGE PLUS!!

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St. Paul

We are so happy with Kinderberry Hill Eden Prairie. Our daughter is always happy and runs right into her classroom. She constantly talks about her teachers at home. We feel so lucky that our daughter is in a safe environment where she can learn.

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Eden Prairie

I have complete trust and peace of mind knowing that my son is safe, cared for, and growing in ways that are right for him as a person. It is clear that the leadership team and teachers at Kinderberry Hill Edina truly value our son and our family. We appreciate all they do to build relationships with us and work as a team to help him learn and grow in so many important ways.

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Edina

We are so thrilled with Kinderberry Hill Plymouth! We feel that both of our children—one in the preschool program and the other in the infant program—are incredibly well cared for and receive wonderful developmental opportunities. We know they will both be well prepared for kindergarten.

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Plymouth

My family loves the staff at Kinderberry Hill Woodbury. We were picky about where we would send our daughter for care. We picked the best place, with the best people. The amount of love staff pour into these kids each day is AMAZING! We are always treated like family and I hope staff can feel our love for them as well.

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Woodbury

My child LOVES coming to school at Kinderberry Hill Roseville and often talks about his friends and teachers on the weekends. I know that he is safe, loved, and well cared for.

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Roseville, MN

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Sing & Sign Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sing & Sign support early language development and communication?

Sing & Sign helps babies and toddlers communicate before they can speak. Through songs, sign language, and sensory play, children begin to understand and use simple signs like “more,” “milk,” and “all done.” This early form of expression can reduce frustration, strengthen bonds with caregivers, and lay a strong foundation for future language and cognitive development—all through joyful, hands-on experiences.

Who leads Sing & Sign?

Sing & Sign is led by our experienced Wonder Lab specialists, who have a passion for early childhood development, music, and communication. They receive focused training in American Sign Language (ASL) and developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers. Their warm, engaging approach helps children feel safe, curious, and excited to participate—building trust and connection week after week.

Is Sing & Sign part of the regular classroom schedule?

Sing & Sign Wonder Lab is fully integrated into the weekly classroom schedule for infants and toddlers at Kinderberry Hill. There’s no extra cost or separate enrollment—every child in the age group participates as part of their everyday experience.