PLEASE – Auslan Sign Language Colouring Page

This fun colouring-page features the word “PLEASE” along with the visual sign for it in Auslan (Australian Sign Language). It’s a fantastic resource for young learners, classrooms or homeschool settings who are exploring Auslan and inclusive communication. Kids can colour the illustration, learn the sign movement, and practice politely asking for something — making it a hands-on and meaningful activity.

What’s inside

Here’s what the worksheet includes:

• Large bold letters spelling PLEASE at the top, so children can colour each letter.

• A cartoon-style illustration of a person showing the Auslan sign for “please” (hand near chin/chest, moving forward) — guiding learning of the sign.

• Clear, simple line art that’s ideal for colouring by younger children.

• Enough blank/white space around so kids can express themselves (colouring clothes, skin tones, background, etc.).

Why it’s useful

• Teaches respect and politeness through the word “please” — a key social and communication skill.

• Introduces children to Auslan vocabulary, promoting inclusion and awareness of Deaf culture. For example, “please” is a recognized sign in Auslan and can be used alone or as a polite modifier.

• Suitable for early years, primary students or homeschool environments — accessible even for young learners who are new to sign language.

• Combines art (colouring) with language learning and communication awareness — making it cross-curriculum friendly.

• Supports visual learning — the illustrated sign gives children a concrete image they can associate with the word and action.

How to use it

Here are some tips to get the most out of the worksheet:

1. Print the colouring page and supply colouring materials (crayons, colouring pencils, markers).

2. Introduce the sign: Demonstrate how to sign “please” in Auslan — for example, start with a flat hand near the chin or chest, then move the hand forward/away slightly.

3. Colouring time: Let children colour the worksheet freely — they can colour the letters, the person, the background, etc. Encourage choice of colours, personalisation.

4. Sign practice: Once coloured, invite the kids to practise the sign themselves. Encourage good posture, clear handshape, and maybe a friendly facial expression (which helps in sign languages).

5. Extension ideas:

   • Ask children to use the word “please” and sign in simple sentences: e.g., “Please … pass the pencil”, or “Please … open the door”.

   • Encourage them to colour a background scene that shows a polite request being made.

   • Have a discussion about how people ask nicely in spoken language and in Auslan — why being polite matters.

6. Display work: Hang the finished colouring pages on a classroom wall or display board to celebrate the children’s work and highlight Auslan signs.

You now have a fun, inclusive and educational activity that blends art, language learning and social skills. Encourage children to colour, practise the sign and use “please” — helping build polite communication and awareness of Auslan. Print and get started — the only limit is their imagination!