I Can Sign a Rainbow

I Can Sign a Rainbow

Activity 2 of 4 in this unit

  • Early Learning
  • Social
  • Social and Emotional Learning
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Activity Summary

In this activity, children let their hands do the talking as they explore what sign language is and why different people might use sign language. This is a ‘Find Out’ activity following on from reading Come Over to My House, by Sally Rippin and Eliza Hull.

Activity Type

  • Busy Hands

Target Age

  • 3- 5 years old

Activity guides and printables

Activity Instructions
Auslan Colour Resource

Activity details

Skills

  • social-emotional learning
  • foundational literacy

Curriculum Mapping

EYLF Learning Outcomes

  • Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity - Children learn to interact in relation to each other with care, empathy and respect.
  • Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators - Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes.

Resources Required

  • Auslan Colour resource
  • Sorting tray/bowls
  • Small table 
  • Variety of coloured objects
  • Screen for watching video

About the Book

Rippin, S., Hull, E. (2022). Come Over to My House. Hardy Grant Children’s Publishing.

ISBN: 9781761210082

In this award-winning picture book, a cast of friendly characters invite friends over for a play – there’s fun to be had, food to eat and families to meet! Co-written by disability advocate Eliza Hull and Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, the inclusive rhyming text explores characters' various disabilities and how they've adapted their homes to be accessible. With bright, friendly illustrations from beloved illustrator Daniel Gray-Barnett and a diverse cast, this is a must-read for all families.

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