Hello in Signs: NZSL Greetings
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Hello in Signs: NZSL Greetings
Year 1 Language Learning 30-minute lesson
What is NZSL?
New Zealand Sign Language A special way to talk with our hands Used by deaf and hearing people in New Zealand One of New Zealand's official languages
WALT (We Are Learning To)
Introduce ourselves using basic New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) greetings and expressions
Success Criteria
I can greet someone using NZSL I can show my name using NZSL I can be respectful when learning about other ways of communicating
Let's Learn: Hello!
Watch the teacher Copy the sign for 'Hello' Practice with a partner Remember to smile!
My Name Is...
Point to yourself Sign 'My name' Fingerspell or sign your name Try it together!
Practice Time!
{"left":"Find a partner\nGreet each other in NZSL","right":"Share your names using signs\nTake turns and be patient"}
How Are You Feeling?
Can you show 'happy' with your face and hands? What about 'excited' or 'proud'?
Differentiation Support
Visual charts available at each table Partner support for practice Name tags to help with spelling Extra time for those who need it
Extension Challenge
Create a short conversation Add 'How are you?' to your greeting Try asking 'What is your name?' Help a friend who needs support
Reflection Time
What new signs did you learn today? How did it feel to communicate in a new way? What would you like to learn next in NZSL? How can we be respectful to people who use sign language?
Next Steps
Keep practicing your NZSL greetings Look for the NZSL chart in our classroom Next lesson: More NZSL expressions and conversations!