Resources
Here you’ll find information about using New Zealand Sign Language with your children.
Visual Communication
Ways to get your little one’s attention and helpful tips to communicate visually.
Developing Literacy Skills
Find out how to share stories and start developing your child’s literacy skills.
Further Information
More reading on sign language and deaf children.
First Signs Vocabulary booklet
A book of useful vocabulary for young ones and their families
NZSL and Us
A short series of videos about NZSL and families produced by Deaf Children NZ
What is NZSL?
New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) is the natural language of the Deaf community in New Zealand, learn…
Communication Tips