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Say It Without Speaking
A 45–60 minute introduction to communication without speech, BSL fingerspelling and a small selection of everyday signs. Includes four classroom activities and four downloadable PowerPoint resources.
- Suitable for
- KS3 and KS4, adaptable for upper KS2
- Duration
- 45–60 minutes
- Delivery
- Whole class
BSL Fingerspelling Through Play
A 45–60 minute follow-up lesson in which pupils practise the BSL fingerspelling alphabet through four short games: Decode the Word, Bingo, Corners and Find Your Partner. Includes downloadable printables for each activity.
- Suitable for
- KS2 and KS3, adaptable for KS4
- Duration
- 45–60 minutes
- Delivery
- Whole class
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