Deaf & Hard of Hearing Learning Hub

Welcome to a colourful world of visual learning, communication, discovery and fun!

Explore original activities designed for Deaf and hard-of-hearing children, their friends, families and teachers. Discover different ways to communicate, learn new skills and celebrate what makes everyone unique.

Visual Learning • Communication • Inclusion

Choose Your Learning Adventure

Eight exciting learning areas to explore. Choose a tile to start your adventure.

Discover New Zealand Sign Language Explore NZSL greetings, everyday signs and visual communication. Start Learning → Faces & Feelings Explore expressions, emotions and the ways we communicate feelings. Start Learning → Visual Stories & Adventures Follow colourful stories, make choices and create your own adventures. Start Learning → Caption & Communication Games Match messages, pictures and words through interactive challenges. Start Learning → Visual Detective Spot differences, recognise patterns and solve fun visual puzzles. Start Learning → Communication My Way Discover signs, pictures, written words and different ways to express yourself. Start Learning → Visual Learning Tools Explore visual schedules, picture cards and step-by-step learning activities. Start Learning → Everyday Communication & Independence Practise everyday choices, friendships, confidence and communication. Start Learning →

Discover Each Activity

Find out what each learning adventure includes.

🤟 Discover New Zealand Sign Language

Explore NZSL greetings, everyday words and fingerspelling. We will use verified NZSL references and seek appropriate review for sign language accuracy.

😊 Faces & Feelings

Explore facial expressions and emotions using original picture-based games. Discover how expressions and body language help communicate meaning.

📖 Visual Stories & Adventures

Enjoy original interactive stories featuring inclusive characters. Make choices, follow visual clues and explore different endings.

💬 Caption & Communication Games

Match written messages to pictures, arrange conversations and practise understanding everyday information using visual activities.

🔍 Visual Detective

Challenge your observation skills with matching games, patterns, visual memory and picture puzzles. No hearing or timed responses required.

✍️ Communication My Way

Discover different communication methods through interactive choices. Explore pictures, text, gestures and communication preferences.

🧩 Visual Learning Tools

Use original visual schedules, picture cards, sequencing activities and simple learning tools designed for children and classrooms.

🌟 Everyday Communication & Independence

Explore everyday situations, including making choices, asking for help, communicating with friends and expressing your needs confidently.

💚 Learning That Includes Everyone

Every child communicates and learns differently. Some Deaf and hard-of-hearing children use New Zealand Sign Language, some use spoken or written language, and others use a combination of communication methods.

Our activities are being developed with visual instructions, clear text and sound-free interaction so children can participate without relying on hearing.

We also welcome hearing children, families and teachers to explore these activities and discover more inclusive ways to communicate together.