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ABC Sign Language Alphabet

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This document provides instructions for signing the American Sign Language alphabet. It describes the hand shapes and finger positions needed to form each letter from A to Z. The summary focuses on conveying the purpose and key information while being concise.

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By Diana Castillo ABC’s Sign With Me: Sign language can benefit all children. Benefits include enhanced bonding, communication,  development of fine motor skills, assistance with reading and comprehension.
To sign A close hand naturally in a fist form.
To sign B open palm and fold in thumb to touch your palm.
To sign C simply curve your fingers to form a C shape. C shape.
To sign D fold in all fingers and point index finger out.
To sign E gently close hand and fold thumb inwards.
To sign F point all fingers out and bring down index finger to touch thumb.
To sign G naturally point with index finger to the side.
To sign H point index and middle finger to the side.
To sign I fold fingers in and point out your pinky.
To sign J fold in all finger, point out your pinky and pretend to trace a J.
To sign K point out index and middle finger, then fold in thumb in between those fingers.
To sign L fold fingers in, point out thumb and index finger to form a L. L is for Lion
To sign M fold all fingers in, then tuck thumb underneath three fingers.
To sign N fold all fingers in, then tuck thumb underneath two fingers.
To sign O curve in fingers to form a closed O with thumb and index finger.
To sign P bend hand down to the side. Point straight out index finger and curve thumb to touch middle finger.
To sign Q close hand downwards. Point down index and thumb.
To sign R fold fingers in, point out index finger along with middle finger. Slightly bind index finger in front of middle finger.
To sign S close hand and a fist form. Place thumb on top of index finger.
To sign T close hand in fist form. Place thumb underneath index finger.
To sign U fold fingers in. Then point out index finger along with middle finger. Both those fingers should touch side by side.
To sign V fold fingers in. Then point out index finger along with middle finger. Both those fingers should not touch to form a V shape.
To sign W point out fingers. Then fold in pinky with thumb to touch each other.
To sign X close hand and slight curl up index finger.
To sign Y fold in fingers. Then point out thumb and pinky. Y
To sign Z fold in fingers. Then point out index finger to trace a Z form.
Now that you’ve learn the Sign Language Alphabet, practice spelling your name. The only letters that require motion are J and Z.

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