Yes in Sign Language
Learn how to sign yes in ASL (American Sign Language). It’s a child’s favorite thing to hear when they ask for something!
- Hold one hand up in a fist. Bend the wrist up and down a few times. You can smile and nod at the same time.
- This sign looks like you are shaking your head (or hand!) yes. Use this visual to help you remember the sign.
Teaching Tips – to learn how to sign yes in ASL
- Sign language for babies can incorporate simple concepts like yes and no very early. Even before children can talk, you can ask things like, “Do you want a snack? Yes? Okay!” Sign want, snack, and yes. Eventually your child will pick up and sign to you first.
- Each time a child asks a yes or no question answer with the word and the sign. Encourage your child to answer your yes and no questions with sign as well.
Transcript:
Yes. Make a fist with one hand and nod it up and down just like you nod your head when you say yes. Yes.
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