550 reactions · 139 shares | Fancy learning a bit of musical Makaton?...

It's International Makaton Awareness Day! 🌈 Makaton is a unique language programme that uses signs, symbols and speech to support communication. It helps people of all ages and abilities express themselves and connect with others. At Rainbows, we believe every voice matters, which is why we’re proud to use Makaton to support the babies, children, young people and families in our care. To celebrate, some of our amazing children and colleagues have come together to sing and sign I Can Sing a Rain

So, what is Makaton? It’s a language programme that uses signs, symbols, and speech to help people communicate. It’s based on British Sign Language, but it’s not the same Makaton follows spoken English and supports speech, not replaces it. And it definitely doesn’t stop children from talking it actually helps build confidence and understanding. Parker’s communication has come on so much since using Makaton it’s amazing to see how it helps him express himself every day. #makaton #speech #speechde

5.4K views · 109 reactions | In 2018 we're featuring signs from the Core Vocabulary, which is the starting point for everyone learning Makaton. This week's sign is Next. Keep it Core! We recommend using signs from the Core Vocabulary whenever possible... makaton.org/CoreVocabulary Join in with our Sign of the Week. Make your own video and share on social media using the hashtag #wetalkmakaton | The Makaton Charity | Facebook