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CRASH BANG BOOM! What are these sounds called? Onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically resembles the sound that it describes. Basically, it is a word that is written how it sounds. I came up with a sign for it.

Playing with Sound in Sign Language

Playing with Sound in Sign Language

The goal of “The Gog” is to teach primary aged deaf children about onomatopoeia, in a new way! The Gog book uses sign language to represent sound. It also combines sound with sign language in word play activities. Children can have great fun Baaing like a sheep then transforming this into a Baa-rrk like a … Continue reading →

Sharing the views of deaf children

Sharing the views of deaf children

How can one relate to deaf children and make sure their views are shared?

Learning English through Sign Language

Learning English through Sign Language

These English students at a Paris University have been learning British Sign Language over two semesters. Students have reported an improvement in using their hands to explain English words…

Greek Gods Sign Names

Greek Gods Sign Names

Find out how some Greeks sign the names of their Greek Gods. This process has taken thousands of years to develop…

How to support deaf learners in the mainstream

How to support deaf learners in the mainstream

You may be a teacher who has a deaf child in your regular classroom. Or you may be a parent who wants your child’s school to understand more about how complex it is to support deaf children. Here’s a resource pack for you.