Play in Sign Language

Learn how to sign play in ASL (American Sign Language). You can play everyday… at home, and with Alex and Leah!

1. With both hands: Extend the thumb and pinky fingers out and tuck the remaining fingers into the palm of the hands.
2. Hold both of your hands in this shape out a little bit from your body and about shoulder height.
3. Rotate the wrists to twist the hands back and forth a few times.
4. This sign is as fun to do as it is to play! Use this cue to help you remember the sign.

Teaching Tips – to learn how to sign play in ASL

• Encourage your child to sign along with the Signing Time introduction song on each video and use the signs they know – you can start with play!
• Learning for kids is all about play! Free play is very valuable. Get involved by starting a dialogue, “What are you playing? Can I join? How can I play too?”

Transcript:
Play. Show me your thumbs and pinkies. Now twist them back and forth. Play. Can you sign play? Play.

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