World Hello Day / Auslan Hello and Names
Auslan Hello and Names
Children learn to sign hello, thank you and their names using the Auslan fingerspelling alphabet, the sign language of the Australian Deaf community.
How to run it
- Explain that Auslan is the sign language used by the Deaf community in Australia.
- Use an official resource, such as a Deaf community organisation's website or the Auslan online dictionary, to show signs for hello and thank you.
- Teach the two-handed fingerspelling alphabet using a printed chart.
- Children practise fingerspelling their names to a partner.
- Consider inviting a Deaf community member or Auslan teacher to visit, paying them for their time.
You will need
- printed Auslan fingerspelling chart
- device or screen for official videos
Make it easier or harderYounger children can learn hello and thank you only; older children can fingerspell short words for a partner to guess.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 5, Outcome 2Children learn a new way to communicate and build respect for the Deaf community.
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