Group Games for Learning Sign Language
Sign language is a way to communicate using the hands, fingers and facial expressions. Sign language is always developing, and word definition and terms are added on a regular basis. Expressions for the same word in the same spoken language differ across different countries; nevertheless, the same group games can be played to become proficient in sign language.
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Sign Language Telephone Game
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This is a version of the old telephone game. Form a circle with the group. Everyone should blindfold themselves or close their eyes except for the person starting the chain. Another way to do it would to form a straight line with every alternate member facing opposite directions. The starting person signs something to the second person only once. The second person signs the same thing to the third person and so on. This game particularly fun when a long sentence is signed only once.
Animal Memory Game
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This game improves sign language animal vocabulary and memory. The group forms a circle and every member in the group picks an animal. The first person in the group signs his or her animal to the next person. The second person signs the first animal and his or her own animal to the third person. This chain is continued till the final person signs all the animals in the group to the first person. The first person to start can be rotated so that everyone gets a chance to be the final person.
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Silent Bingo
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This is the sign language version of Bingo. The group members are given bingo tickets with numbers or letters printed on them. The group leader sings the letter or number picked. When a person gets a complete pattern, he or she has to sign the word Bingo. In this manner, the group leader learns to sign number or alphabets, while the other members of the group learn to recognize letters and alphabets.
Spelling Bee
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This game improves vocabulary and knowledge of sign alphabets. Each member is given a word to spell. The word can be given verbally or written on a piece of paper. Any member that signs a word wrong is out of competition. The game continues till there is one winner. The difficulty of the words depend on the class level.
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