Teach students how to use Auslan fingerspelling to spell out the names with a fun classroom video.
Teach Kids to Use Auslan Fingerspelling for Their Names
Have your students mastered the ability to sign the letters of the alphabet with their fingers? If so, then it’s time to build on these skills with a fingerspelling name-signing session!
In this fun two-minute video, Tegan from Deaf Connect will teach your class how to use Auslan fingerspelling to string letters together to create names. This means that your students can share their full names with one another using Australian Sign Language.
Before you know it, you’ll see your students signing their names to each other on the playground!
While the majority of the signs in this video are Australia-wide, some signs may differ according to area or region. We encourage you to cross-reference using resources within your local community.
Why Teach Auslan Fingerspelling in Your Classroom?
Did you know that teaching your students how to fingerspell in Auslan offers a range of cognitive, social and cultural benefits? Here are just a handful of these:
- Language Development – Learning fingerspelling in Auslan can enhance children’s language development by providing them with another mode of communication. It strengthens their understanding of language structure, spelling and vocabulary.
- Multisensory Learning – Fingerspelling engages multiple senses, including visual and tactile, which can enhance learning and retention. It appeals to different learning styles, making it an effective educational tool for diverse learners.
- Cognitive Benefits – Learning Auslan fingerspelling requires concentration, memory and fine motor skills, promoting cognitive development in children. It exercises their brain in unique ways, potentially improving overall cognitive abilities.
- Cultural Understanding – Teaching children Auslan fingerspelling introduces them to Deaf culture and fosters respect for linguistic and cultural diversity. It encourages appreciation and understanding of different ways of communicating and experiencing the world.
More Auslan Fingerspelling Resources for Teachers
Does your class need a bit more fingerspelling practise? Try these resources!
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