Use thesound-fieldsystemUsesubtitles/closedcaptions.stay inone placewhentalking.Visual support- use images,objects, signs,gestures.Wait for theroom to besilent beforetalking.Pre teachnewvocabularyand itsmeanings.Use the passaround micwhenchildrencontribute.Repeatwhat otherchildrensay.Keepwindows shutif outsideareas arenoisySeatingposition - atthe front is notalways thebest choice.Don't ask 'doyouunderstand?'instead ask'What do youhave to do?'Give thechildprocessingtimeDoes yourlanyard rattleagainst yoursound-field mic/radio aid?Repeat -say it inexactly thesame way.Close theclassroomdoor.Hearing aidsand cochlearimplants onlywork if you arewithin 1.5metres.Be aware ofbehaviours whichcause background noise. E.g.pencil tapping,fiddling, VelcroUse themic in thehall for PERaising yourvoice candistort whatis heard.Rephrase whatyou say if thechild is notunderstanding.Expand inconversationto enrichlanguage.Give time forwritingbeforetalkingagain.Use a radioaid or movecloser to beheard.Chargeyour sound-field micsevery night!Repeat back anincorrectsentence.Reflect contentbut with correctmodel.Face thedeaf personso they canlipread.Stand nearthe deafchild whenteachingoutdoor PEDon't writeon the boardand talk atthe sametime.Don't standin front of awindowwhen talking.Use thesound-fieldsystemUsesubtitles/closedcaptions.stay inone placewhentalking.Visual support- use images,objects, signs,gestures.Wait for theroom to besilent beforetalking.Pre teachnewvocabularyand itsmeanings.Use the passaround micwhenchildrencontribute.Repeatwhat otherchildrensay.Keepwindows shutif outsideareas arenoisySeatingposition - atthe front is notalways thebest choice.Don't ask 'doyouunderstand?'instead ask'What do youhave to do?'Give thechildprocessingtimeDoes yourlanyard rattleagainst yoursound-field mic/radio aid?Repeat -say it inexactly thesame way.Close theclassroomdoor.Hearing aidsand cochlearimplants onlywork if you arewithin 1.5metres.Be aware ofbehaviours whichcause background noise. E.g.pencil tapping,fiddling, VelcroUse themic in thehall for PERaising yourvoice candistort whatis heard.Rephrase whatyou say if thechild is notunderstanding.Expand inconversationto enrichlanguage.Give time forwritingbeforetalkingagain.Use a radioaid or movecloser to beheard.Chargeyour sound-field micsevery night!Repeat back anincorrectsentence.Reflect contentbut with correctmodel.Face thedeaf personso they canlipread.Stand nearthe deafchild whenteachingoutdoor PEDon't writeon the boardand talk atthe sametime.Don't standin front of awindowwhen talking.

Deaf Awareness Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Use the sound-field system
  2. Use subtitles/ closed captions.
  3. stay in one place when talking.
  4. Visual support - use images, objects, signs, gestures.
  5. Wait for the room to be silent before talking.
  6. Pre teach new vocabulary and its meanings.
  7. Use the pass around mic when children contribute.
  8. Repeat what other children say.
  9. Keep windows shut if outside areas are noisy
  10. Seating position - at the front is not always the best choice.
  11. Don't ask 'do you understand?' instead ask 'What do you have to do?'
  12. Give the child processing time
  13. Does your lanyard rattle against your sound-field mic /radio aid?
  14. Repeat - say it in exactly the same way.
  15. Close the classroom door.
  16. Hearing aids and cochlear implants only work if you are within 1.5 metres.
  17. Be aware of behaviours which cause back ground noise. E.g. pencil tapping, fiddling, Velcro
  18. Use the mic in the hall for PE
  19. Raising your voice can distort what is heard.
  20. Rephrase what you say if the child is not understanding.
  21. Expand in conversation to enrich language.
  22. Give time for writing before talking again.
  23. Use a radio aid or move closer to be heard.
  24. Charge your sound-field mics every night!
  25. Repeat back an incorrect sentence. Reflect content but with correct model.
  26. Face the deaf person so they can lipread.
  27. Stand near the deaf child when teaching outdoor PE
  28. Don't write on the board and talk at the same time.
  29. Don't stand in front of a window when talking.