Moon in Sign Language
Learn how to sign moon in ASL (American Sign Language) and practice it each time you see it in the sky.
- Curl your thumb and pointer so they make a crescent shape – much like the outline of a crescent moon. Tuck the remaining fingers of that hand into the palm.
- Place the thumb of that hand near the corner of the eye and then up and away from the head a few inches.
- This sign looks like you are seeing the moonrise in the sky. Use this visual to help you remember the sign.
Teaching Tips – to learn how to sign moon in ASL
- If you can, visit a planetarium or a science or children’s museum with a sky display. See if you can find the moon and practice the sign for it while you learn all about outer space.
- Learning activities for kids that use favorite children’s literature are a great way to practice signs. Find the book “Owl Moon” by Jane Yolen. Each time the word moon appears in the story, or you see a moon in the illustrations, practice the sign. What other books can you find where there are lots of mentions of the moon?
Transcript:
Moon. Your thumb and pointer make the shape of the moon over your eye. Then raise it up in the sky! Moon. Let’s sign moon.
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