Makaton
Makaton is a language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate, especially those with speech and language difficulties. Makaton supports spoken language development and can help aid understanding and reduce frustration.
Makaton helps people who experience the frustration of not being able to communicate effectively, it takes away the frustration and enables individuals to communicate and connect with those around them. Today over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton symbols and signs. It is widely used by children and adults with learning disabilities and those around them.
For more information on Makaton, visit The Makaton Charity website.
10 New Stem Concepts
We have worked with Makaton to create 10 new signs and symbols for STEM concepts which were missing from the Makaton Library. These can be found in the individual videos on this page. These are designed as a practical introduction to get your lessons started.
Lightyear
Lightyear Makaton sign (drawing)
STEM
STEM icon
STEM Makaton sign (drawing)
STEM Makaton sign (video)
Science
Science Makaton sign (drawing)
Science Makaton sign (video)
Technology
Technology icon
Technology Makaton sign (drawing)
Technology Makaton sign (video)
Engineering
Engineering icon
Maths
Maths symbol
Maths Makaton sign (drawing)
Maths Makaton sign (video)
Lab/Workshop
Lab/Workshop icon
Lab/Workshop Makaton sign (drawing)
Prediction
Prediction icon
Prediction Makaton sign (video)
To predict
To predict icon
To predict Makaton sign (drawing)
To predict Makaton sign (video)
Computer code/programme
Computer code/programme icon
Computer code/programme Makaton Sign (drawing)
Computer coding/programming icon
Computer coding/programming Makaton sign (drawing)
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
AI icon
AI Makaton sign (drawing)
Energy
Energy icon
Energy Makaton sign (drawing)
Energy Makaton sign, alternative (drawing)
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy icon
Renewable energy Makaton sign (drawing)
Renewable energy Makaton sign, alternative (drawing)
Climate Change
Climate change icon
Climate change Makaton sign (drawing)
Become Makaton Friendly
The Makaton Friendly scheme recognises organisations that strive to make their services accessible to people who use Makaton to aid their communication. Visit the Makaton Friendly website for more information and to sign up. Organisations in the scheme feature on a Makaton Friendly Map and have Makaton Friendly stickers/logo to use.