How to Make Signs

HANDSHAPES

How to make the signs:

MORE: Two hands, Flat-O handshape, tap your fingertips together two or three times.
FINISH: Two hands, 5-handshape, palms in towards you and twist your wrists out.
EAT/FOOD: One hand, Flat-O handshape, fingertips tap your lips two or three times.
DRINK: One hand, C-handshape, bring your hand up and your thumb touches your lips.
MILK: One hand, S-handshape, open and close your fist a couple of times.
WANT: Two hans, 5-handshape, palms up, bring your hands in and bend your fingers.
COOKIE: One hand, Open-B handshape, palm up, the other hand is a Bent-5 handshape, palm is down above the other hand twisting your wrist.
CRACKER: One hand, A-Handshape, tap your opposite elbow two times.
BOOK: Two hands, Open-B handshape, palms touching each other and then open up your hands as if opening a book. Repeat the movement two times.
HOME: One hand, Flat-O handshape, fingertips touch near your mouth then move up to your cheek.
BED/SLEEP: One or two hands, Open-B handshape, rest you cheek on your hand, close your eyes. (Note: there is another sign for SLEEP in ASL.)
BATH: Two hands, A-Handshape, palms inward, touch your chest, move up and down.
MOM: One hand, 5-Handshape, thumb touches your chin, moves away and then back two or three times.
DAD: One hand, 5-Handshape, thumb touches your forehead, moves away and then back two or three times.
THANK YOU: One hand, Open-B handshape, fingertips touch your lips then move your hand down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
   

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