Common Handshapes

A

B

There is another version of signing the letter B in which the thumb is crossed over the palm.

C

D

E

Other versions include:

• E that rests only on three OR two fingers on top of the thumb

• E with an opening between the fingertips and the thumb

F

G

Another version of G has the thumb jutting up.

H

Another version of H has the thumb jutting up.

I

J

This includes a movement!

• Draw a small J shape in the air

• Go down and then loop halfway around

K

L

M

Another version of M had the fingers fraped over the thumb.

N

Another version of N had the fingers fraped over the thumb.

O

P

Another version of P has the three other fingers (including the middle finger) flat (not folded) and touching the thumb.

The only pointing finger is the index finger.

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

This includes a movement!

• Trace the letter Z with the index finger.