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Talking Tips --> Sign Language --> Sign Basics: 'I'-'My'

BASIC SIGNS FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD: 'I'-'My'
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"I"

"I" hand at chest.

"IN"

Base hand is cupped in a "C" shape, right hand moves "in" to cup with thumb in, fingers down.

"MORE"

"O" hands face each other and come together. Fingers will actually touch - tap finger tips.

"MOTHER"

Open hand, palm sideways. Tap with thumb at chin.

"MOVIE"

Base hand open, palm in at slight angle upward. Pass other hand (open also) over base, back and forth. Represents a movie reel passing over the screen.

"MY"

Open hand, palm in, touches chest.

illustrations by Shannon Norkin

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