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.

1. 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.

2. To sign A close hand naturally in a fist form.

3. To sign B open palm and fold in thumb to touch your palm.

4. To sign C simply curve your fingers to form a
C shape.
C shape.

5. To sign D fold in all fingers and point index finger out.

6. To sign E gently close hand and fold thumb inwards.

7. To sign F point all fingers out and bring down index finger
to touch thumb.

8. To sign G naturally point with index finger to the side.

9. To sign H point index and middle finger to the side.

10. To sign I fold fingers in and point out your pinky.

11. To sign J fold in all finger, point out your pinky and pretend
to trace a J.

12. To sign K point out index and middle finger, then fold in
thumb in between those fingers.

13. To sign L fold fingers in, point out thumb and index finger to
form a L.
L is for Lion

14. To sign M fold all fingers in, then tuck thumb underneath
three fingers.

15. To sign N fold all fingers in, then tuck thumb underneath
two fingers.

16. To sign O curve in fingers to form a closed O with thumb
and index finger.

17. To sign P bend hand down to the side. Point straight out
index finger and curve thumb to touch middle finger.

18. To sign Q close hand downwards. Point down index and
thumb.

19. To sign R fold fingers in, point out index finger along with
middle finger. Slightly bind index finger in front of middle
finger.

20. To sign S close hand and a fist form. Place thumb on top of
index finger.

21. To sign T close hand in fist form. Place thumb underneath
index finger.

22. To sign U fold fingers in. Then point out index finger along
with middle finger. Both those fingers should touch side by
side.

23. 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.

24. To sign W point out fingers. Then fold in pinky with thumb
to touch each other.

25. To sign X close hand and slight curl up index finger.

26. To sign Y fold in fingers. Then point out thumb and pinky.
Y

27. To sign Z fold in fingers. Then point out index finger to
trace a Z form.

28. Now that you’ve learn the Sign Language Alphabet,
practice spelling your name.
The only letters that require motion are J and Z.