Free “WHY” Auslan Sign Colouring Page

Here’s a fun and meaningful resource for young learners: a colouring page focused on the word “WHY”, paired with the Auslan sign for “why”. It works beautifully in classrooms, homeschool settings or at home where children are exploring question words, inclusive communication and sign language. Kids will colour the worksheet, learn the word, practise the sign—and build their language, curiosity and awareness of Auslan.

What’s Inside

• Large bold heading WHY across the top, ready for colouring.

• A clear line-art illustration of a person demonstrating the Auslan sign for “why” (typically pointing at the chin or forehead then moving downward/outwards) according to Auslan dictionary references.

• Clean, simplified artwork suitable for younger children or early years learners.

• Ample white space around the main figure so kids can personalise the colouring: colour clothes, hair, add background, draw a “thinking” cloud or question-marks.

• Possibly motion arrows or ink-indicators showing how to move the hand for the sign.

Why It’s Useful

• Helps children understand the question word why — key for developing curiosity, reasoning, asking for explanations, and problem-solving.

• Introduces kids to Auslan vocabulary—teaching them that question-words can also be expressed visually via sign. As noted in the online Auslan dictionary, there are signs for “why” though one variant is considered obsolete or more British-influenced.

• Promotes inclusive communication and awareness of Deaf culture—kids learn that language comes in many modes (spoken, written, signed).

• Combines creativity (colouring) with language learning—making the activity engaging, memorable and multi-sensory.

• Suitable for early years, primary classrooms, homeschool settings, speech path support, or inclusive education contexts.

Instructions on How to Use It

1. Print the colouring page (ideally A4 size or larger to give children ample colouring space).

2. Discuss the word “why”: Introduce when children ask “why?”—for example “Why is the sky blue?”, “Why do we need to share?”, “Why are we learning Auslan?” Encourage them to think of their own “why” questions.

3. Show the sign: Demonstrate how to sign “why” in Auslan — according to resources, there are variants; one version shows the hand near the chin or forehead, then moving down/outwards. Explain to children that in sign languages facial expression and body posture matter too: asking “why?” can involve raised eyebrows, an inquisitive face.

4. Colouring time: Let children colour the top letters, the person illustration, and any background. Encourage creativity: perhaps they draw a light-bulb, question-marks, stars or ask/colour their own “why” question.

5. Sign practice: Once finished colouring, invite children to practise signing “why” themselves—focus on clear hand-shape, movement and an inquisitive expression. Perhaps they ask each other “why?” and sign.

6. Extension ideas:

   • Encourage children to come up with their own “why” questions and sign them — e.g., “Why do plants grow?”, “Why does the moon change shape?”.

   • Create a classroom or hallway “Question Wall” — each child writes/illustrates a why-question, signs the sign, and colours the sheet.

   • Make a series of question-word worksheets (who, what, when, where, why) and build a “Question Word & Auslan Sign” set.

7. Display & revisit: After colouring, display the pages in the classroom, homeschool area or on a sign-board. Revisit the sign and word from time to time: ask children to sign “why?” when they ask a question in class, or use it when discussing reasoning and reflection.

Closing

This colouring page delivers more than just colouring—it blends art, inquiry, language and inclusive communication. Whether you’re in a classroom or at home, it gives children the chance to explore “WHY” through colour, question-asking and sign. Print it, colour it, sign it … and let the curiosity and engagement flow!