Now that we’ve been using the ‘mute’ feature in our online classes the use to non-verbal communication has been on the mind. This is a great opportunity for your kids to learn about communication outside of talking. The plus side is that they are going to learn to read these words very well as they’ll be required to use them instead of saying or gesturing ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

Use the weekend to make this simple craft and have your child come to class with them on Monday.
Get a regular piece of paper, the size isn’t that important but we used A4.

Fold into quarters and crease, then unfold.
Cut along the dotted lines.  Take one of the smaller piecesAnd fold it in half as shown.
Unfold and write ‘YES’ on one half then
Flip the page and repeat for the other side.
Get something to use for the handles. A pallet stick or something flat would be best. If you can’t get your hands on those, be creative. Maybe a pencil, sqewer or even a heavily folded piece of paper. Just make sure that you have two more or less identical objects.

Glue the handle onto one half of the unmarked side then put glue across the remaining unmarked area. Fold shut and press.
Repeat for the ‘NO’ sign.  Use as tools and not toys. We will be using these daily from now on in our online classes so make sure to keep them in a safe space. It is important that the only real difference between the ‘YES’ and ‘NO’ are the words, otherwise they may use other differences to distinguish the two and miss the chance to learn the words ‘YES’ and ‘NO’.
You child should be involved in this craft but you should personally write the words (In the same colour, style and size).

Thanks!

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