Auslan Picture Dictionary Mega Package
An excellent starter tool for schools
- Provides everything teachers and students need to begin learning Auslan with confidence
- Includes clear illustrations, over 1,000 signs, and over 250 Auslan sentence videos
- Includes quizzes, activity books, and worksheets for all levels
- Covers both Northern and Southern dialect variations for accurate teaching
- Combines visual dictionaries, interactive videos, and scaffolded activities
- Supports Deaf students and ESL learners with subtitles, English-ordering games, and sentence-building tasks
Includes 9 e-books:
- Auslan Picture Dictionary e-book
- Auslan Picture Dictionary Mix and Match e-book
- Auslan Picture Dictionary Label the Signs e-book
- LOTE Auslan Activity Book A e-book
- LOTE Auslan Activity Book B e-book (this is a Jumbo sized e-book and is divided into two parts)
- The Auslan Picture Dictionary - A List of Sign Variations - Northern Dialect and Southern Dialect e-book
- How to Use Auslan Resources e-books in the Australian Curriculum e-book (and video)
NOTE: This covers the older version of Australian Curriculum. - Auslan Picture Dictionary Sentences Workbook (e-book)
- Auslan Picture Dictionary Teacher's Answer Book (e-book)
Location:www.auslankids.com.au
- Students build on their knowledge of Auslan signs by using them in full Auslan sentences.
- Deaf and ESL learners benefit from activities that strengthen English skills and support confidence in sentence construction.
Easy Teaching Steps:
1. Select a Topic
2. Learn Auslan Signs
3. Play Activity games
4. Memorise Auslan Signs with worksheets
5. Watch and practice signing Auslan sentences
6. Play the Sentence Arranging Game
7. Write the correct sentence in their workbook
View sample pages in the nine related Auslan Picture Dictionary e-books:
The Auslan Picture Dictionary e-book (PDF)
The Auslan Picture Dictionary is a 107-page PDF containing over 1,000 signs and pictures. Each sign is labeled and matched with a corresponding picture.
It covers 25 topics: Alphabet, Action, Animals, Body, Calendar, Clothes, Colour, Community, Country, Family, Feelings, Food, Greetings, House, Money, Nature, Numbers, Occupation, People, Placing, Questions, Sport, Time, Transport, and Weather.
To use the dictionary:
- Select a topic, photocopy the relevant pages onto A3-sized paper, display them on the wall, and teach students the signs.
- Once students are familiar with and accurately signing the signs, they can then participate in activity games (suggested activity ideas are included in the e-book).
- Work on activity sheets from both LOTE Auslan Activity Book A and LOTE Auslan Activity Book B.
APD Sample Page 7
APD Sample Page 9
2. The Auslan Picture Dictionary Mix n Match Cards e-book (PDF)
The Auslan Picture Dictionary Mix n Match Cards e-book includes all the signs and pictures from the Auslan Picture Dictionary e-book, complete with their English labels, in a ready-made card template.
Simply download the e-book, print the sheets, cut out, and laminate the cards.
This resource is excellent for helping students memorize Auslan signs by matching them with their pictures.
It is also a valuable tool for deaf students to help them remember frequently used English words.
3. The Auslan Picture Dictionary LABEL THE SIGNS e-book (PDF)
The Auslan Picture Dictionary LABEL THE SIGNS e-book includes all the signs and pictures from the Auslan Picture Dictionary e-book.
It features two worksheet sections:
- Tracing Words: Trace the word under each sign picture (for younger students learning to write).
- Labeling: Blank lines under each sign picture for labeling (for older students).
These tracing and labeling sheets are suitable for Prep to Grade 6 students learning signs for the first time.
They are also a valuable resource for deaf students who are learning English and need to memorize English words.
Label the Signs – Trace Sample 2
Label the Signs – Label Sample 3
Label the Signs – Label Sample 4
4. The LOTE Auslan Activity Book A e-book (Beginner Level)
The LOTE Auslan Activity Book A e-book is a 244-page PDF with over 200 activity sheets ready for teachers to photocopy and distribute.
These activities are designed for students who have learned the signs from the Auslan Picture Dictionary e-book.
The contents, signs, and pictures are based on The Auslan Picture Dictionary e-book, making it easier for teachers to locate topics and follow up with activity worksheets.
This book is suitable for students in Prep, Grade 1, and Grade 2.
For students who are more advanced in Auslan, the LOTE Auslan Activity Book B will be a better fit.
Activity sheets include:
- Mix and Match
- Cut and Paste
- Tracing
- Labeling
- Wordsearch (with clues)
- Colouring
- Translating
Activity Book A – Sample 2
Activity Book A – Sample 3
Activity Book A – Sample 4
Activity Book A – Sample 5
Activity Book A – Sample 6
5. LOTE Auslan Activity Book B e-book (Intermediate Level)
The LOTE Auslan Activity Book B is a jumbo activity book with over 330 pages, divided into two parts.
It offers a wide range of Auslan activity sheets to choose from for your classroom.
The contents, signs, and pictures in the LOTE Auslan Activity Book B e-book are sourced from the Auslan Picture Dictionary e-book, making it easier for teachers to locate topics and follow up with activity worksheets.
This book is suitable for students in Grades 3 to 6.
Activity sheets include:
- Cut and Paste
- Labelling
- Wordsearch (without clues)
- Crossword
- Decoding Fingerspelling
- Translating
- Tests
Activity Book B – Sample 2
Activity Book B – Sample 3
Activity Book B – Sample 4
Activity Book B – Sample 5
6. The Auslan Picture Dictionary – A List of Sign Variations – Northern Dialect and Southern Dialect e-book
This e-book covers all the sign variations that appear in both Northern Dialect and Southern Dialect versions of the Auslan Picture Dictionary.
Use this to discuss the sign differences in Australia with your students.
APD Sign Variations – Sample 2
7. How to Use Auslan Resources e-books in the Australian Curriculum e-book
NOTE: This uses the older Australian Curriculum 8.x version, and some parts are similar to the new 9.0 version
The How to Use Auslan Resources in the Australian Curriculum e-book is a 24-page PDF.
It is a time saver for Auslan teachers wanting to locate which Content Descriptions in the Australian Curriculum can be applied for these Auslan e-books:
- The Auslan Picture Dictionary e-book
- The Auslan Picture Dictionary Mix n Match e-book
- The Auslan Picture Dictionary Label the Signs e-book
- LOTE Auslan Activity Book A e-book
- LOTE Auslan Activity Book B e-book
This e-book also includes additional Activity Ideas for some Content Descriptions.
AR Auslan Video
The 28-minute Auslan Video shows how to sign key Auslan signs and instructions for Activities in the e-book, making it easier for Auslan teachers to quickly cover what needs to be taught.
Auslan teachers can also use the video to show students how to sign key Auslan signs and how to do certain Activities.
The video is easy to follow and has subtitles.
Use this e-book to discuss the sign differences in Australia with your students.
How to Use – Sample 1
How to Use – Sample 2
How to Use – Sample 3
How to Use – Sample 4
8. Auslan Picture Dictionary Sentences Workbook e-book
9. Auslan Picture Dictionary Sentences Teacher's Answer Book e-book
- 250 Auslan Sentences - complete with engaging illustrations and subtitles (10 sentences for each of the 25 topics)
- Auslan-English Sentence Quizzes - ideal for supporting Deaf students and ESL learners in developing English sentence structure
1. Auslan Sentences
Each topic (with the exception of Alphabet) includes 10 Auslan sentence videos, with subtitles and illustrations to support independent learning.
2. Sentence Arranging Games
Once students are familiar with the sentence structures, they play the Sentence Arranging Game, where they:
- Watch an Auslan sentence
- Arrange its English translation into the correct word order - Write the correct sentence in their workbook (e-book provided)
This resource is also ideal for Deaf students expanding their English skills and ESL learners gaining confidence with sentence construction.
Student's Workbook Sample
Teacher's Answer Book Sample
Screenshots of Online Interactive Videos
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Please do not distribute outside the school. If anyone is interested, please direct them to this website for purchase.