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MakaChat Live! February 2026
MakaChat Live! February 2026
* FREE. MEMBERS ONLY. 1pm-2pm, Wednesday 4th February 2026 * Makaton Café – Join us for relaxed chat, friendly faces, and everyday conversations. Practise everyday signs or join our general chat room to catch up and connect with other members.
MakaChat Live! January 2026
MakaChat Live! January 2026
* FREE. MEMBERS ONLY. 5pm-6pm, Wednesday 7th January 2026 * Song Time! Start the year with a fun, feel-good sing and signing session and sing along to selected songs selected by our Makaton Ambassadors.
Dagmar Flock
Dagmar Flock
Dagmar Flock — a wonderfully unique Makaton Place. Travelling to shows and country fairs with their sheep and chickens, they use Makaton to help every family feel confident, included, and able to enjoy the experience together.
Makaton Places
Makaton Places
Makaton Places encompasses both Makaton Aware and Makaton Friendly organisations across the UK. These organisations aim to create welcoming environments where everyone's voice is heard and understood, boosting inclusion and accessibility for all.
Makaton For... Early Years Settings
Makaton For... Early Years Settings
Story Craft Theatre
Story Craft Theatre
MakaChat Live! December
MakaChat Live! December
Become a Makaton Trainer
Become a Makaton Trainer
How to Start Using Makaton!
How to Start Using Makaton!
(1) Using Makaton is fun! (2) Use signs and symbols as much and as often as you can. (3) Always speak as you sign or use symbols. (4) Offer lots of encouragement. (5) Don't give up! It may take a while but it is worth it in the end.
Outdoor Play and Learning with Mak the Bear
Outdoor Play and Learning with Mak the Bear
Using Makaton with The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Using Makaton with The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Mixmups Ultra Access
Mixmups Ultra Access
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
Makaton Support for Periods
Makaton Support for Periods
Makaton Mug
Makaton Mug
Lunar New Year Resources
Lunar New Year Resources
Makaton Stickers
Makaton Stickers
Makaton Aware
Makaton Aware
Makaton Aware is a network of inclusive spaces, including businesses, community settings, visitor attractions, and everyday services, where everyone can thrive. It's ideal for those looking to promote inclusivity without extensive training.
Mak The Bear
Mak The Bear
Makaton Training in your workplace
Makaton Training in your workplace
Makaton Tutors deliver all the standardised Makaton workshops for parents, carers and professionals. Makaton Tutors are also expected to provide support to others around them and liaise regularly with The Makaton Charity. Makaton Tutors typically hav
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