Celebrating Makaton International Awareness day with Makaton Mondays!

Makaton International Awareness Day is an annual event celebrated globally to raise awareness about Makaton, a unique communication system designed to support individuals with communication difficulties. This day highlights the importance of Makaton in enhancing communication, promoting inclusivity, and advocating for the needs of those who use this system.

Makaton is a language program that uses symbols, signs, and speech to help individuals with communication challenges express themselves effectively. The origins of Makaton International Awareness Day stem from the efforts of Makaton advocates and organisations dedicated to improving communication access for people with learning disabilities, developmental disorders, and other communication impairments.

This special day provides a platform to celebrate the achievements and progress made in the field of Makaton while also addressing the ongoing challenges faced by individuals who use this system. Activities typically include educational seminars, workshops, and public demonstrations that showcase the benefits of Makaton and encourage its wider adoption. The goal of Makaton International Awareness Day is to foster greater understanding and acceptance of this vital communication tool, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to participate fully in society.

Here is an example of Tops Portsmouth showing some Makaton signs for holiday!

Makaton Mondays on Makaton International Awareness day !

Makaton Mondays hold a special place in our hearts at Tops Day Nurseries. Every Monday, we set aside dedicated time to introduce children to various signs using Makaton. Makaton is a unique language program that blends signs, symbols, and speech to facilitate communication.

Here’s why they’re so important:

Fostering Inclusion: Makaton Mondays help everyone feel included by teaching sign language to all children. Learning Makaton early on helps us understand different ways of communicating. Which helps to make sure every child feels valued and part of our nursery family.

Enhancing Communication: Makaton makes talking easier, especially for children who might have trouble with hearing or talking. By learning signs for things like eating and playing, children can express themselves better and connect with friends more easily.

Empowering Children: Makaton Mondays make little ones confident communicators! Learning sign language helps them express themselves, make friends, and join in all the fun activities at nursery. Plus, research shows it helps with learning and making friends too!

Promoting Awareness: Makaton Mondays aren’t just about learning signs; they’re also about understanding deafness and hearing loss. We talk about deaf culture and why inclusive communication matters, making sure everyone feels understood and accepted.

On Makaton International Awareness day, we’re proud of how Makaton Mondays help us all connect and understand each other better. Through Makaton, we learn to talk, make friends, and celebrate our differences. Come join the fun at Tops Day Nurseries, where every child’s voice matters!