Get To Know Me and Sign Language

Before the meeting: 

1. Identify someone who is hearing impaired, or an interpreter, who is fluent in American Sign Language.   
2. Ask if they will visit the den and share with the den some basic words and phrases in American Sign Language such as how to introduce yourself, how to say thank you and you are welcome, and any other common phrases. 
3. Ask if they would also share any technology or items, they use to help them communicate, such as how they use a phone. 
4. Confirm the date, time, and location of the den meeting with the guest. 

During the meeting: 

1. Gather the Cub Scouts and adult partners and share with the Cub Scouts that sign language is a form of communication for those who are hearing impaired.  Unlike written words where we use letters to spell words, American Sign Language uses hand motions.  It’s like a very useful form of art as you paint words using your hands. 
2. Introduce the guest speaker. 
3. Have the guest speaker share their story and help teach the Cub Scouts and adult partners some basic phrases. 
4. Have Cub Scouts and adult partners use the Tiger handbook, page 57, to learn how to sign their name. 
5. Thank the guest speaker. 

After the meeting: 

1. Send a thank you note to the guest speaker.