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Roots Resources
ROOTS RESOURCES is committed to raising the quality of Deaf education in South Africa. Early intervention is the key to literacy development and future academic performance. Our desire is to ensure equal access to all of our resources for teachers and parents.
Fragments of Silence
In this rich and beautiful anthology Guy shares his personal journey towards a place where he felt at peace for the first time.
Life Beyond Deafness
Deaf South Africans from a variety of walks of life share their experiences and paths towards joining Hi Hopes.
Colour Me Blue
'Colour Me Blue' explores the meaning behind the Blue Ribbon Ceremony and the rich heritage within the Deaf community.
SASL Games
A selection of fun games and activities developed with the key principles of Deaf Culture and Deaf community in mind.
Growing Literacy
Created especially for teachers of the Deaf, this book will hopefully inspire you to grow yourself and your learners.
Deaf Heroes
Conversational Q & A with Deaf men and women who have persevered despite the challenges and inequalities they faced.
Different is Beautiful
The first in a short series, Different is Beautiful explores the life of a little deaf girl through the eyes of her favourite teddy bear.
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SASL & Cued English - video
Story Telling - video
Story Reading - video
Signed English - video
Along Came a Strawberry
This little story about fear and courage can be used to unwrap meaningful conversations with young readers.
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SASL & Cued English - video
Story Telling - video
Story Reading - video
Signed English - video
The Present
Esther's birthday provides an occassion to dig deeper into the joy of what it means to be different, and how that which makes us each unique can be a gift to others.
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SASL & Cued English - video
Story Reading - video
Signed English - video
Isipho - the Gift
Set in rural South Africa, this story involves a wise Gogo who chooses to view her grandson's differences as a gift to be embraced.
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SASL and Cued English - video
Story telling - video
Story reading - video
Signed English - video
Sibu Goes to School
Sibu meets a new friend, Mbali. Through the events of the day they discover that their special gifts can greatly help each other.
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SASL and Cued English - video
Story telling - video
Story reading - video
Signed English - video
Gogo Will be Okay
Sibu visits his mama in the city during school holidays and soon learns that his beloved Gogo has fallen ill.
BG Worksheets
These fun worksheets and activities provide further opportunity for detailed engagement with the Benjamin's Girl storybook series. We have given some ideas of which learning areas you can link them to, and some of the skills your learners can acquire. Pages are free to download and photocopy.
Sibu Worksheets
These fun worksheets and activities provide further opportunity for detailed engagement with the Sibu storybook series. We have given some ideas of which learning areas you can link them to, and some of the skills your learners can acquire. Pages are free to download and photocopy.
SASL Dictionary
Quick and easy referance to learning South African signs with SASL, English, Zulu and Afrikaans.