This legendary composer continued to create symphonies even after becoming completely deaf.
Beethoven
A bug eats a lot then naps.
What is "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"?
I am the organ of hearing and have hair cells that help send sound to the brain.
Cochlea
flour, ginger, cinnamon, molasses, brown sugar, butter, egg.
Gingerbread cookie
N D A S T A C O K
Stocking
She was the first deaf woman to earn a pilot’s license and inspired many in the aviation world.
Helen Keller
The main character complains about eating colored protein.
What is "Green Eggs and Ham"?
I am the nerve that sends sound to your brain.
Auditory (hearing) nerve
cocoa powder, sugar, milk, butter, marshmallows (optional).
Hot chocolate
A D R U P L H
Rudolph
This American actor, known for his role in Children of a Lesser God, is deaf and has advocated for the Deaf community.
Marlee Matlin
A bunny says goodnight to everything around them.
What is "Goodnight Moon"?
I rock back and forth when sound waves visit me.
Three bones (hammer, anvil, stirrup)
marshmallows, rice cereal, butter, vanilla.
Rice Krispies treat
A N Y C D E A N C
Candy Cane
This American rapper and singer, known for hits like Lose Yourself, has partial hearing loss in one ear.
Eminem
A baby animal tries to find its parents.
What is "Are You My Mother?"?
I help your hearing aid/cochlear implant stay on your ear.
Hook
flour, sugar, butter, eggs, cocoa, nuts.
Brownies
E H R T S I M R T S E C
Christmas Tree
This inventor of the telephone had significant hearing loss later in life, which helped him focus on visual experiments.
A rodent is given a circular treat.
What is "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie"?
I send sound to your receivers.
Transmitter
sugar, butter, egg, cocoa powder, powdered sugar
Fudge
N E S T P E R
Present