The use of sign supported language developed with the intention to offer hearing children from linguistically different environments a chance to communicate in a more differentiated way, i.e. communicate their emotions, wishes and needs before they are able to do so in spoken language of the early years environment, and for as long as the efficiency of spoken language production (with special regard to vocabulary) is lower than that of sign production.
Instructions for teachers:
| Chapter | Description | Documents |
| Introduction to using sign supported language learning in preschool environments with children who do not speak the language of instruction as their first language | The files contain the background information for preschool teachers on why to introduce sign supported language into the preschool settings | Introduction Top 10 tips for start |
| The introduction to how to start using sign supported language with preschool children. | The file contains the information about how to start using the first signs, with the example of the lesson plan, the first signs and the example of the song with signs to help to learn | Lessons plan Basic first signs |
| Language reach the environment and reading with the sign supported method | The file contains instructions for the preschool teachers on how to implement the sign support communication through books. It contains the instructions of how to prepare a language rich environment, a lesson plan and an example reading with the support of signs | Lessons plan Book example |
| The use of sign supported language with daily routines | The file contains instructions for the preschool teachers on how to implement the sign supported language use while teaching daily routines. It contains the lesson plan and the song sheet. | Lessons plan Activities |
Video of training:
UK: Sign/ gestures supported language – instruction in nurseries and preschool training