Lámh resources for preschools and schools

Lámh is used in preschool and school settings to foster communication and support understanding among Lámh users, their preschool teachers, SNAs, class teachers, classmates and peers in education settings. Lámh has developed a range of courses and resources that can support learning and inclusion in education settings. Explore this section to see the range of resources and courses Lámh offers.

I have seen Lámh signs used daily when working in a Special School as a substitute teacher...It was wonderful to see the children using them effectively, where verbal communication was difficult for some.

Primary School Teacher
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AIM Betterstart

AIM Betterstart organise Lámh training each year for those working in the preschool sector or settings. You can view the list of upcoming courses Module One courses due to take place in 2026 at the link here:

Lámh Module One: Places now available for February and March 2026 - Better Start
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One of my first encounters with Lámh was when a service visited the child I work with in the preschool. They approached him and said “hello”, used the sign for “hello” and he quickly responded using the sign. Throughout our session that morning, I witnessed him responding to them using Lámh signs and was fascinated by it.

Early Years Support Worker
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More ways to access Lámh Training

There are a range of ways to access Lámh Training:

  • Through the clinician/ team supporting the child/adult you are working with who is using Lámh;
  • Courses for teachers are run each school year by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) see:  www.ncse.ie 
  • Lámh have set up a system of Lámh Contract Training.  This means that groups can contract in a Tutor to deliver training for families, services, community groups, schools or preschools. For more information email: lamhofficer@gmail.com

Upcoming Lámh training

We regularly post new Lámh training dates on our website - click here to see upcoming course dates.

Lámh Day

Lámh Day is celebrated in October each year in schools, preschools, child and adult ID services and within families and communities. Each year a new theme is celebrated and preschools and schools are invited to share how they use Lámh every day.

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Click on the links below to see the many ways in which Lámh Day themes are celebrated in schools, preschools, and other settings:

Would your setting like to get involved in Lámh Day 2026? Here are some ways to help us celebrate! 

  • Share a Lámh 'Hello' with us to our socials -   Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
  • Read a book using Lámh Sign  - Dizzy Deliveries At the Funfair book includes Lámh Signs, available to access via QR code, for more information visit our website
  • Sing songs with Lámh Sign - there are some songs available to view for free here:  Watch Lámh-a-Song 1 Online | Vimeo On Demand on Vimeo
  • Watching an episode of Dizzy Deliveries on the RTÉ Player or YouTube - tag us on our socials to tell us what your favourite episode is!

Or tell us about how you will Share the Lámh on the day in any other ways that work for setting.

  1. 2025

    Lámh Day 15th October 2025

    The theme of Lámh Day 2025 was ‘Share the Lámh’! Click on the links below to see the ways in which schools and preschool settings helped us celebrate what Lámh means to them.

    Stories • Instagram 

    Watch the students from Grace Park Educate Together National School in Drumcondra appearance on RTÉ’s news2day to speak about the Lámh Committee they have set up in their school to promote Lámh. 

  2. 2024

    Lámh Day: 16th October 2024 

    The theme of Lámh Day 2024 was ‘Let’s Learn Lámh’: Watch the ways in which the day was celebrated on our Instagram stories at this link: Stories • Instagram

    Lámh Day also featured on the news - watch pupils from Gaelscoil na nDéise, Waterford on Nuacht Cúla4 speak about how they used in their school!

  3. 2023

    Lámh Day 18th October 2023: ‘Lámh for Living’

    Visit Lámh’s Instagram page for more inspiration on how ‘Lámh for Living’ was celebrated:  Stories • Instagram

Dizzy Deliveries

Dizzy Deliveries is a massive hit among preschool and school children and their families across Ireland and beyond, amassing over 70 million views on YouTube! 

Full episodes from each series are available from the

 RTÉ KIDSjr through RTÉ Player

All episodes are also available to access from YouTube

 Dizzy Deliveries on YouTube
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Dizzy Deliveries poster

Would your preschool or school like a free Dizzy Deliveries poster celebrating the launch of the show?   Email: admin@lamh.org to request.

Dizzy Deliveries Stickers (12 stickers per sheet)
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Dizzy Deliveries stickers are available free of charge to preschool and school settings. There are 12 stickers per sheet - email admin@lamh.org to request some to be sent out to your school/setting.

Watch the Award-Winning Show

At School!

Watch Joe and Ozzy from Dizzy Deliveries go to a school to make some special deliveries for an art class:

Messy Play!

Watch Joe and Ozzy from Dizzy Deliveries attend a ‘Messy Play’ class, where they get stuck in, and well, messy!

At the Farm!

In this episode of Dizzy Deliveries, watch Joe and Ozzy go to the farm to make special deliveries to the farm animals:

Take the Adventure Home

Dizzy Deliveries at the Funfair Book

In a new, fun-filled Dizzy Deliveries book, Joe and Ozzy visit the funfair and have great adventures on the way with their friend James! 

You can read along while practising Lámh signs using the QR code provided in the book and gives access to the 25 Lámh Signs with video demonstrations featured.

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Dizzy Deliveries At The Funfair Book

Dizzy Deliveries At The Funfair Book
€10.99

Songs with Signs!

Lamh-a-Song

Sing, Sign, and Learn with Lámh-a-Song

Lamh-a-Song features Lámheen and children who use Lámh singing and signing popular songs and rhymes for children. Lamh-a-Song was produced in collaboration with Down Syndrome Ireland. The full collection can be purchased as a set or are available for individual download. Some songs are available to access free of charge.

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Songs include… 

  • Mr Sun
  • 10 Green Bottles
  • The Colours Song
  • Pat A Cake
  • Black Socks
  • The Sports Song
  • Five In The Bed
  • The Feelings Song
  • School Song
  • Twinkle Twinkle
  • Mary Has A Little Lamb
  • 1-2-3-4-5
  • Down By The Bay
  • The Animals Went In Two By Two
  • We Wish You A Merry Christmas

The School Song

Colours Song

The Morning Song

The Morning Song was written by Lámh Tutor Silvia Angel and Johnny Angel, it was filmed in The Colour Club with Lámh users and their families. The song was launched in 2024 as part of Lámh Day celebrations!

Featured Resource

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Activities to support learning Lámh at home, school & preschool

Speech and Language therapists Aisling Becton and Caroline Nolan created ideas for parents and teachers to learn and have fun with Lámh. 8 step-by-step activities to encourage learning and using Lámh signs in fun and engaging ways.

8 activities included:

  • Opposites game
  • Choice boards
  • Simon Says
  • Hide & find
  • Signs at bedtime
  • Word wheel
  • Photo albums
  • Memory game
 Download Activities PDF

The Dizzy Deliveries - At the Funfair Activities Pack for Schools is a free, downloadable resource.

It includes a range of activities for children to complete including...

  • Colouring Pages
  • Colour by Number
  • Join the Dots
  • Design a New Uniform for Joe!  
  • A Maze 
  • Word Searches based on Lámh Signs featured in the book!

The activities complement the At the Funfair book but can be completed by any fans of the Dizzy Deliveries series!

Download Activities PDF

Lámh Sign Posters

Lámh has developed a range of themed posters aimed at supporting Lámh signing every day. There is a range of posters that can be used in preschool and school settings to support learning. Each poster contains a set of signs and descriptions, with some posters including access via QR Code to a video-recorded demonstration.

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Lámh 'Out and About' Poster

Lámh 'Out and About' Poster
€5.99

Sign of the Week

Each week Lámh records a video demonstration of a new sign. The Sign Of The Week is often based on seasons, celebrations, and themes relevant at a specific time of year. If you have any suggestions for a Sign Of The Week you can email us at: infolamh@gmail.com to request! 

You can also visit our Instagram, Facebook and YouTube pages to see videos of previous Sign Of The Week demonstrations from Lámh Tutor, Deirdre Coleman. 

News
New Lámh Poster - My Rights!

New Lámh Poster - My Rights!

As part of our continued commitment to the development of resources for Lámh users and their communication partners, and to foster self-advocacy, we have collaborated with adult services users from...
New! Lámh Voting and Elections Poster

New! Lámh Voting and Elections Poster

Lámh is delighted to announce our new themed poster - Voting and Elections! The poster consists of 10 signs. Developed using funding from The Ireland Funds, the poster is a...
Lámh Stamp launched by An Post

Lámh Stamp launched by An Post

An Post have launched the first stamp to feature the Lámh sign communication system, celebrating people who use Lámh signs to support their communication.
New Lámh Poster - My Rights!

New Lámh Poster - My Rights!

As part of our continued commitment to the development of resources for Lámh users and their communication partners, and to foster self-advocacy, we have collaborated with adult services users from...

Lámh Time App

A play and learning app for children who use Lámh Signs to support their communication, and for families and professionals using Lámh Signs with them. Expert presenters Maura and Keith guide users through fun activities and illustrated stories.
  • 110+ Lámh Signs for home and school
  • 4 themed activities + 2 school activities
  • Knock-knock activity + 2 fun stories
  • Built-in Lámh Signs library

This App has been produced by Lámh in partnership with Down Syndrome Ireland, the national voluntary organisation providing support and information to provide people with Down syndrome and their families

€3.99

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