🍂 October’s Communication Calendar – Free Download!
October is one of my favourite months for communication activities. The leaves are changing, pumpkins are everywhere, and there’s a real mix of celebrations to enjoy — from harvest festivals to Halloween. All of these bring brilliant opportunities to talk, sign, share stories, and explore feelings together.
That’s why I’ve created a brand new Communication Calendar! Each month, I’ll be sharing a free PDF with simple ideas to spark communication, along with a round-up of helpful resources. Inside you’ll find:
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Links to Makaton songs and rhymes that encourage joining in
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Creative activities to bring signs and symbols to life
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Links to free Makaton resources (a free account at Makaton.org is required)
For October, one of my favourite activities is Feelings Pumpkins. By drawing or carving pumpkins with different expressions — happy, sad, scared, surprised — we can make emotions visual and engaging. It’s a lovely way to explore feelings, practice signs and symbols, and ties in perfectly with World Mental Health Day (10th October).
The October calendar is free to access and ready to use — whether you’re a parent, carer, teacher, or support worker, I hope it helps you find new ways to weave communication into your autumn days.