SmallTalk Academy

All SmallTalk Academy classes include lots of singing, laughing, playing, story-telling and signing! Come Sign With Us!

Using American Sign Language with your hearing baby and toddler has many emotional, cognitive and physical benefits. Parents report lower levels of frustration for themselves and their babies, as well as a strengthened parent/baby bond and sibling relationships. Research shows that learning sign language enhances early vocabulary and understanding, builds confidence and stimulates intellectual and

02/10/2026

Food signs are often the first signs babies love to use 🤟🍓 Simple, helpful, and perfect for everyday moments.

02/19/2025

🧸 A Special Free Book for Families! 📖

I usually share stories through sign language, storytime, and songs, but today, I’m excited to share something different—my very own children’s chapter book, City Girl! 🎉 And guess what? It’s FREE on Kindle for the next five days!

City Girl is a heartfelt story about family, love, and new experiences, following twin sisters as they explore their family cottage. One twin is nervous about the changes, but through hikes, lake swims, boat rides, and campfire songs, she learns to embrace the adventure. 🏕️🌲

This book is deeply personal to me—not only is it based on my own childhood memories in Northern Canada, but it also became a tribute to a dear friend. Our original illustrator sadly passed away before completing the artwork, and her sister stepped in to finish it with love. 💛

Whether you’re looking for a cozy read-aloud story or a book for independent readers, City Girl is perfect for families and kids of all ages!

📲 Download it FREE on Kindle today!

🔗 https://www.amazon.ca/City-Girl-Adventurers-Ashlea-FitzWeber-ebook/dp/B0BRVZGFFJ

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02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day. Learn to sign LOVE in Baby Sign Language ASL. Check out the full length video on YouTube. What are your plans for Valentine's Day?

11/21/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
My brand new book “Lucy Knows Sign Language” is officially available, just in time for the holidays! 🎁🎄 It’s the perfect gift for any baby or toddler in your life—designed for small hands and packed with fun learning moments for the whole family. 🖐️👶
This book has been many years in the making as I combined my passion for teaching, signing, and storytelling to create a tool that fosters early communication. As an instructor, author, and lover of all things books and languages, I’m so thrilled to share this with you! 📚✨
Inside, you’ll find over 10 accurate ASL signs, including:
👉 Mom
👉 Dad
👉 Love
👉 Cat
👉 Proud
👉 Grow
👉 House
…and much more!
All the illustrations and the story are by me—designed to be fun, interactive, and educational. I can’t wait for you and your little ones to start learning together! 🤩
Available now on Amazon under my author name: Ashlea FitzWeber 🌟
Let’s make learning ASL fun and accessible for everyone! 💖

10/09/2024

Lucy’s back and has a new sign for you to learn in book #5 “To the Rescue: The Cottage Adventurers.” Do you know what she’s signing here? Take a guess or better yet read the book to find out!

Fun Christmas Song for Children: "Must be Santa" (with EASY Sign Language)

11/20/2023

Have fun with this Christmas song! "Must be Santa" is a crowd-pleaser for all ages. :)

Fun Christmas Song for Children: "Must be Santa" (with EASY Sign Language) Learn SANTA, NIGHT, WHITE, REINDEER, HAT, RED, & more. Sign Language is a great way to bond with your baby, decrease frustration, and increase language skill...

11/12/2023

Here's a cute song to learn with your little ones :)

Eat & Drink: "Baby Signing Time" Song Baby Sign Language is a great way to bond with your baby, decrease frustration, and increase language skills. For more baby sign language signs, tips, and vi...

11/05/2023

I dressed as “Where’s Waldo” for Halloween this year. Can you find me?!

To sign WHERE, raise your pointer finger and move it from side to side, like you’re wondering WHERE it is.

A great game to play using the sign WHERE, is to hide a recognizable object under a small blanket. Sign and say WHERE, and you can use the sign for the hidden object as a vocabulary bonus! For example, “WHERE, DOLL?”, “WHERE, BALL”, “WHERE, BABY”. So many fun options to engage with your little one.

Let me know which objects you hide that delights your baby. :)

08/22/2023

Learn to sign FROG 🐸
Flick your middle and pointer fingers under your chin, just like a when a frog ribbits and it’s throat gets big.
I wish he’d jumped for effect but alas my frog actor was on strike today.