Synopsis
An innovative and beautiful video series for young children who use Australian Sign Language (Auslan) as their primary means of communication; designed to enhance their foundational literacy & numeracy skills.
‘Sally and the Possum,’ Australia’s first television series for deaf kids, launched this July on the Australian Broadcasting System’s ABC2. The 30-episode series is for children aged four to eight who use Australian Sign Language (Auslan) as their primary means of communication, and is designed to develop early literacy, numeracy and communication skills. The programs also include an Australian English voiceover to enable siblings, caregivers and friends to enjoy the production.
Best friends, Sally and Possum do everything together whether it’s making delicious icing for a cake or flying high in a hot air balloon, they always have exciting adventures. In each episode, Sally and Possum, together with a little help from their school children friends, use sign language to interact with deaf children as they find fun-filled solutions to everyday problems.
“Crossing the Road”
The Big Ballon Ride
The Case of The Missing Potatoes
Making Butter
Possum Draws a Picture of Sally
Amanda’s Wood Pile
Road Works
When Push Comes To Shove
The Dripping Tap
The Great Train Trip
See His Shadow
Take A Line For A Walk
The Kayak
Possum’s Map Noddy
Sally’s Flowers
Sally and Possum 2018 Case Study
