Fun ideas to teach mainstream kids makaton?

Question

I'm going to be teaching primary children makaton,any ideas how to make it fun and interesting????

iv made a lotta game,matching pictures to signs,for when they know some signs,but need more ideas,thank you

Answer 1

You don't say how old your children are ..

- I had a reception class last term that adored the Makaton DVD's which they viewed as a real treat to watch.  

- Songs are always a good intro to signing.

- When the children line up at transition times use the game 'line up if you name begins with a ..."  and use the Makaton alphabet (without verbally saying what the letter is).

But in my experience you will not need to use games if you use Makaton in your everday teaching as they will pick it up very quickly and bombard you with questions on how to sign all sorts of things.

Good Luck - Let me know how you get on

K-L