Makaton Taster
Thu 05 Jun
|Makaton Taster
An introduction to Makaton with some fun activities and learning nearly 40 new signs and symbols
Time & Location
05 Jun 2025, 19:00 – 20:30
Makaton Taster
About the event
A Taster Session will start you on your Makaton journey and provides a practical introduction to the Makaton Language Programme and a wider understanding of learning and communication difficulties. Taster sessions are topic based and can be tailored to your requirements.
Content
The Taster Session is an informal training and provides information about the Makaton Language Programme and how it may be used in different settings to support language development and communication. The session introduces the signs and symbols for around 40 useful everyday words including, 12 tailored words to your setting or a chosen theme, eg. Christmas, Early Years education.
A set list ‘A’ of approximately 30 useful everyday signs and symbols will be introduced, plus an additional list ‘B’ of signs and symbols for 12 more words or concepts which can be tailored for your group. Please indicate if there are any particular words your group would like…