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🧑‍🏫 Lámh Sign of the Week: Teacher

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

We’re excited to share this week’s Lámh Sign of the Week – “Teacher”!
This sign is a wonderful way for children to communicate about their teacher and classroom environment.

👋 How to Sign “Teacher”:

Directions:
Use your right hand in a ‘D’ handshape, palm facing yourself.
Tap your cheek twice with the index finger.

This sign is a simple and meaningful way for children to identify and talk about their teacher.

💡 When to Use It:

  • Talking about school or classroom routines
  • Naming the teacher in stories, songs, or games
  • Saying hello or goodbye to the teacher
  • During circle time or role-play

👏 Thanks for supporting our school’s Lámh journey!

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🖐️ Lámh Sign of the Week: WAITING

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Help your child understand and express patience with this week’s sign!

👉 How to sign “Waiting”:
Both hands in an ‘L’ shape, palms down, fingers sideways.
Place your right forearm on top of your left in front of your chest and move downward.

💬 Use it when:
🍎 Waiting for snack
🎒 Transitioning between activities
🎲 Taking turns

👏 Keep signing and supporting communication with Lámh!

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Lámh Sign of the Week

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Sign of the Week: Chocolate 🍫 

This week, we’re celebrating one of our favorite treats – Chocolate! Whether you’re indulging in Easter chocolates, planning a sweet dessert or just craving your go-to chocolate bar, this sign is perfect for adding a little extra fun to your conversations. Here’s how to sign “chocolate” using Lámh:

Directions:

  1. Handshape: Start with both hands in a ‘C’ handshape (think of holding a small cup).
  2. Position: Place your palms facing up and position your hands in front of your chest.
  3. Movement: Move both hands toward each other in the center and then back out again. It’s like giving chocolate a little “hug” before sharing the sweet treat!

It’s that easy! Practice this sign next time you’re talking about your favorite chocolate or enjoying those Easter treats.

Happy signing and wishing you a wonderful Easter filled with joy, chocolates and sweet moments! 🐰✨

Lámh Sign of the Week: “Thank You”

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🌟 This week’s Lámh sign is a simple but powerful one: “Thank You.” 🌟

Expressing gratitude is a universal gesture, and in Lámh, the sign for “thank you” is just as meaningful. Whether you’re saying it to a friend, a teacher, or a family member, it’s a lovely way to show appreciation. 🙏

How to Sign “Thank You” in Lámh:

  1. Use your right hand in an ‘L’ handshape, with the palm facing yourself.
  2. Touch your fingertips to your chin.
  3. Move your hand outward from your chin, keeping the handshape intact.

That’s it! You’ve just signed “thank you” in Lámh. 😊

✨ Keep practicing and incorporate it into your daily conversations. Saying “thank you” is always a kind and meaningful gesture, whether it’s with spoken words or Lámh signs.

Let’s spread kindness, one sign at a time! 💬🤗

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Lámh Sign of the Week

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We are excited to introduce our Lámh Sign of the Week program! Every Monday, Ms. Fitzpatrick, along with Vicki, Aoife, and the wonderful students in Ms. Fitzpatrick’s class, will be visiting each class to introduce and demonstrate the Lámh sign of the week.

This initiative aims to increase awareness and encourage everyone to learn and use Lámh, a manual sign system used by children and adults with additional needs in Ireland. We’ll be sharing a new sign each week, and you’ll have the chance to learn it alongside your classmates.

A visual guide for each sign will be displayed in the PE hall, so you can refer to it and practice throughout the week. We hope this initiative brings us all closer together as we learn more about Lámh and how we can support communication in our school community.

The first sign of the week is “Hi” – a simple and friendly greeting to start us off! Let’s begin practicing and use it to connect with each other!