Included Activities:

• Match the Signs to the Animals — Students draw lines to match each Auslan sign to its corresponding animal picture.
• Find and Circle Activity — Students identify and circle all of a specific animal, reinforcing vocabulary recognition and attention to detail.
• I Can See… Activity — Students match numbers to Auslan signs and can extend their learning by creating sentences such as “I can see 5 dogs.”

Perfect for:

• Foundation and Early Years learners
• Whole-class Auslan lessons or small group rotations
• Early finishers or independent practice

Learning Intentions:

• I can recognise and use Auslan signs for common animals.
• I can make connections between pictures, signs, and written numerals.
• I can communicate using simple Auslan phrases.

Curriculum Links (Australian Curriculum v9.0):

• Languages — Auslan:
  • ACLASF001 – Interact with teachers and peers to exchange greetings and share information.
  • ACLASF005 – Recognise and reproduce handshapes, movements, and facial expressions.