Hi, I’m Silvia.

With just over a week to go until the Easter holidays, I have something special to share with you—a book reading with Lámh signs!

I recorded a video reading the story "5 Little Easter Bunnies" by Martha Mumford and Sarah Jennings. It’s a lovely, pla...

I'm delighted to share something very special with you—my first original song, The Morning Song!

This song, written and performed by my husband John and me, along with some help from our talented musician friends, was created especially for children...

You probably already know how much I love reading stories to children. It's not just something I do professionally; it's also a delightful part of our family's bedtime routine.

My two boys have grown from enjoying simple pictures and storybooks to l...

I'm thrilled to bring you a special video addressing a question from Ciara Olwill, a special education teacher at St. Mary's National School in Virginia, County Navan. 

Ciara aims to create an inclusive environment in her school by introducing basic...

This blog has a surprise for you: a Christmas story read with Lámh signs.

I recorded a video of the book "Dear Santa" by Rod Campbell.

You will find a list of the Lámh signs used below, as I use a combination of Lámh signs and natural gestures, so ...

Special thanks to Ciara & Clodagh Burke, AKA The Love Lámh Sisters, for featuring in this video. Ciara Burke & Clodagh, The Love Lámh Sisters, are two young girls passionate about Lámh signs. They started learning Lámh from their mum, a teacher in a ...

Boo!

Halloween is a very exciting time of the year for the kids. Spooky costumes, trick or treating, and the thought of getting enough sweets to last them for an entire year have all kids ecstatic.

I have a little surprise for you here, and it's no...

Using signs while reading books can be a bit tricky at first. You may not know all the signs, and it's hard to read a new story and sign along if you haven't done it before.

Bu...

Lámh Sign For STORY

I encourage you to practice reading STORIES with Lámh signs. 

You can learn to sign for Susan Laughs and then read it to your kids or watch my video with the little ones.

Most names are signed with the first letter of their nam...

First, I want to say a massive THANK YOU for following The Sign Of The Week. I am so moved every time teachers and parents share stories with me about how Lámh has given children who can´t speak a voice. 

Thank you for your commitment to teaching an...

I sing it every...

I have another song and tutorial for you.

In this video, you will learn the Lámh signs for the Clean Up song.

If you work with young children, you most likely use this song to get your kids to put things away. If you didn't know this song before, y...

I am honoured to have this Sign presented by Pádraig O'Callaghan, a 12-year-old boy with Down Syndrome from Limerick. 

You may already know him for his well-known Monday Motivation 'Paudcast'. Pádraig is a young self-advocate for people of all abili...

Lámh Sign For TO RUN

At the end of the school year, many preschools and schools have a Sports Day.

In this video, you will learn a Lámh sign you will need during Sports Day, the sign for TO RUN.

To sign for TO RUN, place both hands in S hand shape...

I have another song and tutorial for you.

More than likely, you often sing this song at home and in the classroom. 

In this video, you will learn the Lámh signs for Happy Birthday.

I sing (as best I can) and sign for you in the video, and after th...