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Hold fist near chin, open hand while move it across your face

Pointer fingers extended. Move in forward circles around each other

Hold dominant flat hand above fist, palm down. Move flat hand in small circles

Pointer and thumb extended. Tap pointer onto thumb twice

Middle and pointer fingers extended but not touching. Flick hand up and down twice from wrist

Flat hands near face, gently waft face

Palm down, fingers spread, move in semi circle in front of you

Touch two middle fingers to thumb leaving others extended (animal's head), place elbow on pointer finger of other hand, nod 'head' backwards and forward twice

One hand across body, place other hand behind, extend middle and pointer finger,rotate hand like the ambulance’s flashing light

Clawed hands on chest. Move hands in forward arc until palms face upwards

Touch two middle fingers to thumb leaving others extended, move in small circle

Pointer fingers at mouth, move hands in diagonally outward arcs ending with palms facing out

Non dominant, palm upwards. Fingers spread but pointer finger raised. Dominant hand, pointer finger extended. Hit the tip of the non dominant middle finger with pointer finger a couple of times

Place pointer finger on thumb of non-dominant hand (sign for ‘A’), then move hands forward

One hand in fist, crawl first and second fingers of other hand down back of hand

Hand slightly curved, place in front of mouth, move hand in upward arc, finishing with palm facing up, like taking a bite from an apple

Fingerspell A, P, R

Fists in front of body, at stomach height, like they are holding apron strings. Simultaneously move out and round body like moving strings to tie up

Hand out in front, fingers spread. Move your hand in circles

Point up with non dominant hand. Point down with dominant hand. Move dominant hand in circles around the other hand

Extend pointer and middle finger from fist. Move your hand like you are painting something over palm of other flat hand

Form circle with pointer finger and thumb, place in front of mouth. Bring out in forward arc

Fingerspell a, u, g

Tap tips of thumbs together

1. Flat hand at chest height, place other flat hand above it. Move top hand in a circle. 2. Then clench fist, placing on top of other hand. Representing the land and Uluru in the centre

1. Flat hand at chest height, place other flat hand above it; 2. Move top hand in a circle. Then clench fist, placing on top of other hand. Representing the land and Uluru in the centre 3. Touch two middle fingers to thumb leaving others extended, move in small circle

Hold flat hands near face. Gently move fingers forward and back like there is a small breeze

Non dominant hand flat, dominant handshape thumbs up. Place on palm of non dominant move in upward arc towards yourself like you are scooping out an avocado

Natural gesture of shooing away

Bunch hands, place fingertips together. Tip: Looks like a sideways B

Palms facing upwards on top of each other, rock arms like rocking a baby

Thumb extended and pointing towards body, move back towards opposite shoulder

Thumbs up, place hands near shoulders. Move hands down simultaneously like you are pulling down backpack straps

Hold bent hands, thumbs up out in front of chest. Simultaneously move hands towards chest

Little finger extended from fist, move hand forward. Can also do the natural gesture of thumbs down

Hand in loose fist down at side. Move up and down like lifting and lowering a bag

Hands out to side, palms down, moving up and down. A natural gesture of trying to balance

Clawed hands facing each other. Move towards each other and out twice, like squishing a ball

Point up with non dominant hand. Thumb and pointer fingertips together on other hand, touch tip of pointer finger of other hand and move away, like you are peeling a banana, repeat at different angles

1 Make circles with fingers and thumbs, tap fingertips together twice (‘BB’); 2 Form circle with thumb and pointer finger, place pointer on thumb (‘Q’)

Hands together, palms up. Bring out in upward arc. Then clench dominant hand into fist near face. Move up and down

Do the action of bouncing a basketball

Hold hand at side of head, palm forward. Do a small action as though hitting something finishing with palm facing you

Hold hands out to side of body like wings. Move hands up and down like wings flapping

Open hands, palms facing out, cross hands linking at thumbs hand flap fingers. Due to similarities to butterfly (only orientation different) and children's often confusion with this sign we do recommend the alternative sign for bat)

Fists on chest. Alternately move hands up and down, like scrubbing in a bath

Bunch hand, tap along neckline in three places where a bead necklace would likely hang

Pinch pointer and thumb together on dominant hand. Place on tip of other extended pointer finger. Move across side of pointer finger up to the knuckle.

Place hand on chin, move sideways closing hand with thumb remaining extended Also sign for beauty, lovely

Palms together, rest cheek on hands

Flat hands, palms towards body. Dominant hand in front. Move dominant hand around other hand finishing behind

Pointer curled over thumb. Shake hand like you are shaking a bell

Hold dominant flat hand below fist, palm down. Move flat hand in small circles

One hand on top, palms facing you, move hands out to sides. The larger the item the move you reach your hands out to the sides

Hooked pointer fingers extended from fists, cycle hands forwards, like bike pedals

Form circles with your hands, place on eyes, palms facing each other. Simultaneously twist hands at wrists back and forth, as though trying to focus the binoculars

Bring first finger to thumb together in front of mouth, like a bird's beak opening and closing

Flat hands down by side, palms facing body. Move hands in large arcs until hands finish at side of head

Hand flat, palm down. Dominant hand, have thumb extended from fist, place on back of other hand and move in a small circle

Place fist on cheek. Move hand forward

Grab an imaginary blanket at hip height and pull to chest height

Clawed hands face down. Alternately move each hand on top of each other, like building a tower block

Middle finger on back of other hand, pointer finger forwards. Brush middle finger up other hand twice

Brush top of back hand with other flat hand a few times

Fingertips of both hands touch, palms apart. Move hands forward. You can move hands up and down like going over waves

Place hooked finger on opposite arm, near wrist. Move finger up the arm

Hands in fist, jump hands forwards spreading fingers with a scary expression (as though trying to scare someone)

Palms together. Open hands so palms face up and close again. Like opening and closing a book

Flat hand, tap fingers on mouth (open like in a yawn or closed) twice

Hands in fists. Tap wrists together at 90 degrees from each other

Palm up, middle and pointer finger extended and slightly separated. Shake side to side twice.

Place cupped hand on palm of other hand. Move upwards and clench hand into fist. Tip Bottles often have a wide base and narrow top

Non dominant hand flat, palm up, in front of stomach. Move dominant fist down to palm of flat hand

Cupped hands, palms up, touching at little fingers. Bring hands and out in an arc, outlining the shape of a bowl

1. Outline 1 side of box with hands; 2. Turn hands 90 degrees to outline other side of box

Pointer finger, just under chin. Move across chin and back (tip: aa boy has no beard)

Hands spread in front of stomach. Bring hands up, then arc forward clenching into fists

Non dominant hand flat, palm up. Put blade of dominant hand on flat hand and move back and forward like cutting bread

Fists together, palms down. Do the action of breaking a stick

Middle and pointer fingers extended and together, other hand slightly curved facing up. Move top hand in a scooping action up to your mouth like you are eating cereal and repeat

Palm on chest, fingers spread. Move out and in while doing deep breathes

Hands in fists, palms facing each other. Move hands towards each other, extending pointer, middle and thumb. Bring fingertips together forming a triangle shape

Place fist in front of face. Open fingers towards face like bright lights in your eyes

Point up with dominant hand. Claw non dominant hand, palm down, place on the tip of pointer finger, like it is the head of broccoli and the pointer finger is the stem

Action sign. Hold fists in front of you like you are holding a broom. Do a forward sweeping action with your imaginary broom

Fingers of fists together. Alternatively rub fists along fingers

Place hand on back of other hand and move in a small circle Northern sign - NSW and QLD

Hold hand small distance from mouth,fingers together, bring thumb to fingers while moving away from face, repeat a few times Southern Sign

Pointer finger curled around thumb. Move in front of mouth like you are brushing your teeth

Bunch hand. Move hand up as you spread fingers. Like bubbles rising to the surface and expanding. Can be done with both hands

Form circle with one hand, with other pointer finger draw an arch over the circle, like a bucket and its handle

One hand in fist. Crawl first and second fingers of dominant hand down back of fist, like a bug crawling

Middle and pointer fingers extended from both hands. Alternately move hands up and down, hitting extended fingers on the way up and down

Flat hand facing down, in front of opposite arm. Move across body slightly moving hand up and down like stroking a bumpy surface

Hold hands as if you are holding a large steering wheel from the bottom. Move left and right simulatenously as though steering

Hold hand flat (like a piece of bread). Bend other hand and brush fingertips down palm of flat hand, like spreading butter

Palms facing you, cross arms and link thumbs. Flap all fingers simultaneously

Form a C shape with your hand. Tap blade of fingers on chin twice

Form a C handshape with dominant hand. Place the 'C' handshape behind palm of other flat hand. Move dominant hand up and over flat hand. Tip the C is for calendar and it moves as though you are flipping to the next month of a calendar

Stroke alternate hands down chest, can use one hand

Flat hand in front of other arm, move hand across body outlining the shape of two humps. Tip: camels have humps

Pointer and thumb extended from fist, place around nose. Bring hand out, pinching pointer and thumb together

Point forward and draw the shape of a candy cane

Hold hands like you are holding a steering wheel and move it as though steering

Pointer and thumbs extended, touch fingertips together. Move hands away from each other than pinch pointer and thumb together. Outlining a rectangle shape

Pointer fingers extended from fist, fingertips bent, place just in front of eyes. Bounce hands forward twice (can be one handed)

Hand in fist. Move towards mouth, like you are eating a carrot

Pointer fingers near nose, thumbs near chin, bring arms out as you close fingers to thumb. Like a cats whiskers

Slightly curved hands at side of head (as though about to catch something). Bring hands down simultaneously into fists, like you caught it

Pointer fingers hooked over thumbs, hands either side of head, move in circles excitedly. Also sign for celebration.

Place fingertips of bent hand on heel of flat hand. Move both hands down simultaeously

Form ‘L’ shape with hand, hold next to mouth, move hand in forward arc bunching and opening hand (like a mouth opening and closing)

Extend thumbs, pointer fingers and little fingers from fist. Place pointer finger near eye. Move hands in downward arc

1 Extend thumbs, pointer fingers and little fingers from fist, place pointer finger near eye. Move hands in downward arc 2 Palm down across body, slide the other hand under it

Non dominant hand flat, palm up. Hang dominant flat hand above it and shake from side to side

Hand in front of mouth, pointer and thumb extended from fist like a bird’s beak, bring hand down to other flat hand, and peck hand like a chicken

With flat hand, facing down at waist height, bounce the hand in large arcs across body. Like patting the top of children's heads.

Fingertips together to form the shape of a roof, then place fist on other hand and bring up, outlining a chimney shape

Reach out with pointer and thumb extended from fist, then bring hand back while pinching together like choosing something

Curved hand under chin. Bring down and loop hand round once. Tip Christmas is often associated with Santa who has a long curly beard

1 Curved hand under chin, bring down and loop hand round once 2 place fingertips together, bring hands out and back moving them down as though outlining a christmas tree

Form a C shape with pointer and thumb on both hands. Place finger tips together, palms facing forward. Move hands in outward arcs,finishing with blades of hands touching, palms facing body.

Hands clawed, held as though about to climb. Alternately move hands up as though climbing

Fingers spread on both hands, place fingertips together. Move hands away from each other and then down. Outlining the shape of a frame

Hold one hand vertically, other hand form L with thumb and pointer finger. Place thumb on palm. Turn hand in forward arc

Flat hand facing across body, place fingertips of other flat hand on wrist. Move dominant hand like it is a door closing onto other flat hand

Clawed hands, palms facing upwards, at head level. Move hands away from each other moving up and down like you are outlining the bottom of a cloud

Fists just below shoulders,move towards each other. Like putting on a coat

Fingers spread, place thumb on head, arc hand forward. Like a cockatoo spreading its crest

Fists at shoulder height, shake fists in and out slightly, like you are shivering Both for feeling cold and an object being cold

Touch tips of thumb and pointer finger together. Rub along the side of other pointer finger a few times

Hand out from body and bent slightly move hand towards yourself (natural gesture)

Cup hand, place in centre of chest, palm up. Move in small circles while smiling. For uncomfortable do the sign while shaking head and frowning.

Flat hands, dominant palm facing out, non dominant facing body, touch fingertips together. Move hands across body, while repeatedly flipping hands over, like the rooves of houses

Form C shape and place on palm of other flat hand. Move C shape in forward circles

Clawed hand at side of head. Wriggle fingers like it is your brain working away

Hold imaginary bowl with non dominant hand. Curl the pointer over thumb of other hand. Do the action of stirring something in the imaginary bowl

Clawed hand, palm down. Move hand down and twist, then repeat. Action is using a cookie cutter to cut shape

Hold hands like you are holding a cob of sweetcorn. Move across mouth, slightly twisting slightly forward and back like you are eating it

Hands flat, make a corner with the fingertips

Fingers spread at chest height, palm facing you. Wriggle fingers while moving hand up and down

Thumbs and little fingers extended, place thumbs on temples and move out and up in arcs, like a cow’s horns

Fists at side of body. Crash fists together

Hand in front of you, fingers forward with thumb underneath, like holding a large crayon. Move hand across moving up and down like drawing

Both hands clawed, fingertips of both hands touching. Raise and lower top hand twice. Like a crocodile snapping its jaws

Hooked pointer fingers just below eyes. Alternately move fingers down face, like tears going down face

Hand flat, palm facing upward. Place dominant hand, held in a cup shape onto palm of other hand. Lift up and place back down

Hold imaginary cushion in between hands and squish it twice

Pointer and middle fingers extended and separated. Open and close fingers like scissors while moving across body

Middle and pointer fingers extended on both hands, palms down. Tap fingers together twice

1 Start with open hand in front of you. Close hand as you bring it down, copy with other hand and repeat 2 Pointer fingers raised from fists, palms towards body, tap hands together while moving hands across body

First and second fingers spread and pointing down. Gently shake side to side

Hands flat facing stomach, move hands in upward arcs

Fingerspell d, e, c

Form diamond shape with pointer fingers and thumbs

Pointer fingers extended and together. Move hands in outward arcs ending with palms up

Place pointer and thumb in C shape onto other pointer finger (sign for D). Simultaneously move hands in forward arc

Clawed hand. Move in forward circles, scooping hand when moving back towards body. Like a digger scooping up dirt

Hand in large cup shape. Place in front of nose and mouth, then bring forward. Like a dingo’s large snout

Non-dominant middle fingers touching thumb with pointer and little fingers raised. Bounce dominant pointer up and down arm, like the plates on a dinosaur spine

Flat hand palm up, with other flat hand, start with palm facing body, snake hand over top of flat hand, like something going in many different directions

Pointer fingers extended from fists. Place dominant hand on top of other fist. Simultaneously move hands in forward circles

Flat hand, place fingertips in front of mouth, rotate hand outwards and down towards the thing you are disgusted by

Flat hand, fingertips on chest. Move hand in forward small circles while frowning, you can also shake head

Place middle and pointer finger on side of wrist with thumb underneath. Tap fingers on wrist twice

Pat thigh with flat hand, like you are calling a dog over

Hand in a fist with elbow on non-dominant flat hand. Turn fist forward and back, like a dolls head turning

Flat hand, back of hand facing out. Move hand across body going up and down like a dolphin jumping through the waves

Form circle with thumb and pointer finger, the other fingers extended, move hand forward

Flat hands on each side of head. Bring down into a natural shrugging gesture. You can have an unhappy face

Flat hands, place thumbs on temples, bend fingers down and back up a few times. Tip donkey's have long ears

Flat hands held horizontally, place dominant hand on top. Swing dominant hand forward and back onto hand a couple of times. Like it is a door swinging open and shut

Point down then move hand down

Hold non dominant hand flat (like paper). Hold dominant hand like you are holding a pencil then move around like it's drawing on the paper

Flat hand on temple. Move in small forward circles

Hands at armpits, fingers spread slighly, fingers downwards. Move hands down and then out. Tip: Your hands are outlining the shape of a dress

Fingers and thumb spread. Run thumbs down chest moving hands outwards from body (You can also gesture putting on costumes)

Hand in cupped shape. Bring hand to mouth

Flat hands, pretend to play a drum with hands

Pointer fingers curled over thumbs, rest of hand in fists, move hands up and down like playing a drum

Tips of fingers and thumbs touching in front of body, move both hands out to side bunching hands

Hand in front of mouth, thumb under extended fingers, bring fingers and thumb together twice, like a duck’s beak opening and closing

Non dominant hand fingers spread. Touch tip of pointer finger with pointer finger of dominant hand

Pointer and middle finger extended from fist. Draw cross on back of other hand

Tap bent pointer finger on lower cheek Also sign for simple

Tips of thumb and fingers touching, tap mouth twice (can be tapped on chin)

Arm across body, hand in a fist. Hide other hand with spread fingers behind fist. Twist spread hand so fingers are revealed, like an echidna uncurling and spreading its spines

Hand in fist, other hand has pointer and middle finger extended, palm up, tap fingers on side of fist twice

Palm facing you, extend pointer, middle finger and thumb. Fingers pointing across your body and slightly separated. Please note for younger children we recommend the more iconic natural gestures for numbers

Place hooked middle and pointer fingers, slightly separated, either side of forehead. Simultaneously move hands forward

Non dominant, flat, palm up, place middle and pointer finger of dominant hand on top, like a person standing. Move both hands in an upward position, like a lift rising

Arc first finger and thumb around base of ear, bring hand up pinching finger and thumb together, like an elf’s pointy ear

Pointer finger on chin. Move hand up spreading fingers. Like the redness spreading when you blush

Little fingers extended from fists, hands facing each other, shake arms side to side

Hand flat, palm up. Other flat hand above, facing across body. Move top hand down, sweeping over flat hand and out

Hand at side of head. Pointer and middle finger extended from fist, place fingers on extended thumb. Bob hand forward and back like a bird pecking

Hands in fists, palms down. Dominant fist in front and lower that other. Repeately move fists up and down, with one fist going up as the other goes down

Hand pointing upwards, dominant hand start behind pointer finger, palm down. Wriggling fingers, move hand around the pointer finger

Hands bent, facing each other. Bring fingertips together then move apart and repeat

Hook pointer finger over thumb. Rub over palm of other flat hand

Hand flat palm down, place middle and pointer fingers, slightly spread onto back of hand (the person). Move both hands diagonally up like a person going up an escalator

Cupped hands crossed in front of you. Move in outward arcs with hands finishing at either side of body palms up

Non dominant thumbs up, dominant hand place thumb on back of the other thumb tip. Quickly move dominant hand forward spreading fingers

Look excited, fingers clawed, thumbs extended. Alternately run hands up and down chest

1. Pointer fingers extended, non dominant palm down, dominant hand palm up, place pointer finger on top of other 2. Quickly turn dominant hand over creating ‘X’ sign

Hands in fists, palms forward, start near head. Simultaneously move hands in downward arcs, then back up and repeat

With pointer finger outline your face in a circle

Palm face up, with other hand place middle and pointer fingers on palm, move off in downward arc inverting hand. Like a person falling off your hand

Middle and pointer fingers extended on both hands, palms forward and extended fingers crossing, move hands out in horizontal forward arcs, ending with fingers crossed, palms facing you

Pointer and thumb extended in an L shape, pointer finger forward. Move forward in slight arc

Flat hand, thumb on chest, move down in outward arc

1. Flat hand, thumb on chest. Move down in outward arc (farm) 2. Outline shape of roof and walls of a house with hands (house)

Pointer finger extended from both hands, bring one down and along the other pointer finger quickly

Clawed hands either side of neck, simultaneously move hands outwards

Both hands thumbs up, move both hands in forward circles one slightly ahead of the other

Fingerspell F, E, B

Curl pointer fingers over thumbs, hold one slightly in front of the other, simultanously move down and out then back a few times Note: Feeding animals only

Middle finger bent, the rest spread. Move finger up side of chest, can be done with both hands

1. Hold fists in front of you. Slightly move thumbs up and down. 2. Thumb and little finger extended from fist with palm facing away from you. Twist forward and back like a spinning top

Pointer fingers extended, pointing down and touching, pull out then towards you and finish with touching again, drawing a rectangle

Hand out to side, loose claw, palm facing up. Bring hand upwards clenching into fist

Point at finger, then, Use dominant flat hand to brush up and down over palm of other flat hand, like painting on a canvas. Can also do the action of fingerpainting

Thumb up from fist. Twist wrist left and right

Hands facing each other, fingers slightly spread. Raise and lower hands alternately while twisting back and forth at wrist. Your hands are like the movement of the flames

Hands facing each other, fingers slightly spread. Raise and lower hands alternately while twisting back and forth; 2. Hold horizonal fist above other hand. Other hand have thumb extended and pointer finger hooked. Simultaneouly move hands side to side like using a fire extinguisher

From fist, curl pointer finger over thumb, place on forehead palm down, move hand in backward arc, inverting hand. Hand ends middle of head, palm up

Point upwards, palm outwards. Twist hand round so your palm is facing your body

Flat hand, back of hand facing out, swim hand across body like a fish

Hold all fingers up on dominant hand, palm facing you

Flat hands on top of each other, palms up, bob hands up and down and move across body, like something floating in the water

Hands in fist, dominant hand on top. Simutaneously move hands forward and downward in arc, like the motion of riding a flying fox

Hand in front of face, fingers slightly spread, move in circles in front of your face. Like your hands are fog which obscures your view

Hand loosely bunched at temple. Move outwards diagonally opening your hand, like a thought being forgotten from your brain

Hand loosely bunched at temple. Move outwards diagonally opening your hand, like a thought being forgotten from your brain

Extend middle three fingers, slightly separated. Place on palm of open hand. Like the three prongs of a fork

Hold bent hands, thumbs up near chest. Simultaneously move hands outwards

Extend all fingers except thumb from dominant hand. Palm facing you

Crooked pointer fingers extended from fists, held near shoulder height, bring down in forward arcs until forearm at parallel with floor

1 With middle and pointer fingers extended on both hands, palms down, put dominant fingers on other fingers (sign for ‘F’); 2 Hand flat facing stomach, move hands in upward arc (Sign for ‘Day’)

Hand in fist, hold out in front of you like you are holding a fridge door. Do the action of opening and closing a fridge

One hand around other fist, shake up and down (as though shaking your friends hand)

Flat back of flat hand under chin. At wrist lower and return hand to under chin twice. Like a frogs vocal sac expanding and contracting

Hold flat hands in front of body, palms facing you. Dominant hand behind the other. Move dominant hand in front of other hand

Brush back of slightly curved hand over cheek then form a fist at chin

Clawed hands at chest and stomach, moved hands in small forward circles repeatedly

Hands flat, palms down, bring back of hand up to the palm of non dominant hand

Flat hand, palm down near stomach. Bring up to touch knuckles under chin Full of food or full of emotions

Tap hooked pointer finger on cheek twice

Fingers spread at bottom of face, bring out bunching together, like touching a furry face Also sign for hairy

Place dominant fist on top of the other fist

Fists together, thumbs up. Alternatively tilt hands forwards and back

Form circles with pointer and thumb. Simultaneously move hands in outward ovals, like you are picking flowers

Place flat hand on other flat hand, swing hand forward and back onto other hand like a gate opening and closing

Put hand out in front and gently move backward and forward, like gently stroking an animal

Hang hands out in front of you. Move hands forward slowly

Brush pointer finger down side of opposite cheek twice. Tip girls have soft skin

Flat hands, palms up, just above hip height, move in forward arc as though giving a present

Middle finger on the back of other hand, move hand up while moving hand side to side, like it is the shine coming off glitter

Hand in fist move forward and back over palm of other hand, like spreading glue from a glue stick

Flat hand, palm facing chest. Arc hand outwards, finishing with palm facing away (can be directional)

Hand in fist, place under chin, move fist down and then outward slightly tip some goats have wispy, curly beards

Form C shapes with pointer and thumbs. Place on forehead, then do the movement as though putting on goggles

Hands in fist. Bounce dominant fist off the top of the other fist.

Pointer finger curled over thumbs, place hands together then swing hands together as though going to hit a ball with a golf club

Thumb up (natural gesture)

1. Tap fist on top of your other fist (sign for ‘G’);then 2. With middle and pointer extended on both hands, palms down, tap fingers together twice (sign for ‘F’)

1. Tap fist on top of your other fist,(sign for ‘G’); then 2. Extend three middle fingers from fist, tap palm of other hand twice (sign for ‘M’)

Touch fingertips of pointer fingers to thumbs on both hands. Place dominant hand on top repeatedly move dominant hand up to mouth like you are eating grapes

Arm across body, other hand behind arm at inner elbow. Move hand behind arm wriggling fingers Tip: Looks like grass moving in the wind

Little finger and thumb extended from fist. Place just in front of forehead. Move side to side

One arm in front, blade of other hand at wrist. Move up arm to elbow. Tip: think greensleeves

Place flat hand on cheek. Move in a forward circle

Hands together, palms down, move outwards

Hands in clawed shape, palms forward. Move hands together in front of body, finish with fingertips touching, like gathering people together

1 Tap dominant fist on top of non dominant fist (sign for 'G'); then 2 Dominant hand in fist move in small circles in front of nose (sign for 'pig')

Strum an imaginary guitar

Fists held at side of head, move up and down, like lifting a barbell

Fingers hooked. Alternately bring them down quickly, and then repeat, like hail falling from the sky

Brush clawed hand through hair like it is a hairbrush

Hold your hand in the natural gesture for scissors. Move hand alongside of head doing a cutting action. Tip: Hairdressers cut hair You can use both hands on along both sides of head

Place blade of hand on palm of other hand. Move top hand backwards, like cutting something in half

Hang hands out in front of you. Move slowly up and down, with a scary expression

Hands slightly curved, blade of hands together. Simultaneously swing hands side to side, like a hammock swinging

Point at hand

Clap heel of palms together. Moving upper hand in small circles

Put flat hand on top of head

Clawed hand palm up, bring hand down, clenching into fist

1 Tips of fingers and thumbs touching in front of body. Move both hands out to side and bunch together 2 Arm across body, other hand behind at inside elbow. Move hand behind arm wriggling fingers Tip: Looks like grass moving in the wind

Flat hands on chest, thumbs extended. Bring hand forward while forming thumbs up

Hold hands out, move up and down as though holding something heavy. May use facial expression of struggling to hold it up.

Pointer finger up, place palm on top fingers spread, rotate flat hand forward and back like the rotors of a helicopter going round

Wave (natural gesture)

Hands in fist on either side of head. Simultaneously move fists down head like you are putting a helmet on

Place fingertips of bent hand on upwards facing flat hand. Move hands towards the person needing help

Point at the relevant place (natural gesture)

Flat hands, one hand fingers pointing up, pointer finger near nose, second hand in front fingers forward. Bring hands to meet

Bent hand at side of head, move upwards towards the sky

Hand across body, outline the shape of a hill with your hands

Hands at shoulder. Move in backward circles

Do the action of hitting

Hold clawed hand above head, fist at chest height, move hands like pulling a hoist or pulley, continuously grabbing and pulling down

Make cup shape, place tip of other pointer finger inside, palm down, twist pointer until palm faces body

Hands out in front of you. Palms forward. Move in large outward circles

Palm forward, with finger slightly curved. Move hand forward in an arc until fingers pointing down

Hop middle finger on palm of other hand.

Do the action of honking a car horn a couple of times

Non dominant hand, point forward, dominant hand, hold pointer and middle finger in downward ‘V’ (the rider), place over pointer finger. Move hands in forward circles like a horse galloping with a rider

Finger curled over thumb, place hand on far side of forehead, move across forehead and out to the side, like wiping sweat off (as in feeling hot)

Fingers on chin. Rotate hand outwards and down towards hot object

1 Hands flat, outline shape of the balloon; 2 Hold clawed hand (the balloon) above your fist (the basket), move hands upwards swaying side to side like a hot air balloon rising

Outline shape of roof and walls of a house with hands

Fingerspell ‘H’ and then ‘W’ please see our free downloadable poster for alphabet

Lay one hand on top of the other in front of you, move hands out to side simulatiously, ending with fingers facing forward

Flat hands on chest. Simultaneously move them out to side while curling fingers into hand. Finishing with a thumbs up

Hand out in front, palm facing you. Wiggle fingers with a questioning face

Hug yourself

Hands bent, fingers touching stomach. Roll hands forward until palms facing upwards

Point at yourself (natural gesture)

Non dominant hand fingers spread. Touch tip of middle finger with pointer finger of dominant hand

Place pointer on temple. Bring hand out diagonally

Palm down across body, slide the other hand under it

Form an 'O' shape with thumb and pointer finger, other fingers extended, move hand as though it is an insect flying

Non dominant hand flat facing body. Dominant hand pointing down in front hand. Jump dominant hand over flat hand finishing with it behind the flat hand

Little fingers extended, palms towards body, dominant hand slightly above other hand, move hands in a forward circle, around each other. Once the dominant hand is above the other hand again, place it on top

Pointer fingers touching, other fingers extended. Move dominant hand in a small forward circle finishing when pointer fingers touching again

One hand flat, face up. Place middle finger onto palm of flat hand, pointer finger extended forward. Brush middle finger left and right, like swiping an iPad screen

Fingerspell J, A, N

Hand across body. Bunch hand then move across body unbunching and rebunching, like a jellyfish swimming

1. Hands out in front, fingers spread, palms facing you; 2. Interlock fingers of hands, move out and interlock fingers again

Non dominant hand, flat, palm face up. Claw dominant hand, hold just above flat hand, twist from side to side like you are using a juicer to squeeze juice from an piece of fruit

Fingerspell j, u, l

Palm face up, with other hand place middle and pointer fingers on palm and 'jump' them up and down

Fists on chest. Move fists down. Tip: Action is like putting on a jumper Also sign for sweather, pullover

Fingerspell J, U, N

Hang cupped hands down in front of you, bounce forward several times. Like a kangaroo bouncing along

On dominant hand curl pointer finger over thumb, place on the palm of the other flat hand. Twist dominant hand as though you are turning a key

Touch heart with bent hand. Bring out into a thumbs up. Tip: Kindness is from the heart

Non dominant point upwards. Bend the pointer finger on your dominant hand. Tap the knuckle of your bent finger onto the middle of other pointer twice (Note: this is the same sign as kitchen)

Put clawed hand on top of head like a crown

Non dominant point upwards. Bend the pointer finger on your dominant hand. Tap the knuckle of your bent finger onto the middle of other pointer twice

Pointer fingers extended. Place finger on top of other. Move back and forth like cutting, can move both hands simultaneously (also sign for knife)

Thumb extended from fist, palm facing forward. Tap thumb on temple twice

1. Clawed hand over nose. 2. Then place clawed hands crossed on chest Tip: Koalas have big noses

Thumb, first and second fingers extended, place thumb on chin. Bounce hand forward twice. Like laughter coming out of Kookaburra's beak

Hand out in front, fingers spread move your hand in circles while wiggling your fingers

Little finger and thumb extended from fist (the plane), fly plane down to land onto palm of other flat hand

Thumb and pointer finger in C shape at chin. Move hand in small circle in front of mouth

Pointer and middle finger extended in a ‘v’, place back of hand on your other flat hand. Slide hand up and off palm.

Pointer and middle finger extended over thumb. Place near temple. Open and Close extended onto thumb like opening and closing a hairclip

1 Pointer and middle finger extended over thumb. Place near temple. Tap onto thumb twice like a hairclip 2 Outline a rectangle shape by placing pointer and thumb tips together. Move hands away from each other and pinch together

Middle fingers bent. Alternately run middle fingers up and down body

Middle fingers bent, alternately run middle fingers up and down body; 2. Fists at shoulder height, bring together like putting on a jacket

Flat hands one on top of the other lift top hand off

Hold pointer and thumb close together on dominant hand. Hold in front of you and move down and up like you are turning a light switch on and off

Hold pointer finger near side of head. Bring down in jolty movements outlining the shape of lightning

Flat hand, fingertips on chest. Move hand in forward small circles while smiling

Pointer finger extended, hand out in front of body. Other hand flat with fingers spread, near body. Move flat hand forward, stopping just behind pointer finger

Place hands on either side of forehead. Simultaneously diagonally down wriggling fingers, like the mane of a lion

Cup hand around ear

Palms facing each other, out at side of body. Move towards each other until close together

Bent hands on chest. Brush fingertips down chest and repeat

1. Closed fist on chin; 2. Move hand forward flicking out first finger. Like a lizard flicking out its tongue

1. Hands flat, fingertips touching, palms facing down. Bring the hands out and down outlining the shape of the locker. 2. For lockable lockers, do the sign for key. On dominant hand curl pointer finger around thumb, place on palm of other flat hand. Twist dominant hand as though you are turning a key

Touch jaw with pointer finger through cheek. Twist hand forward and back at wrist. Tip: Lollies gives you cavities

Look sad. Hang hands loosely at shoulder height. Simultaneously move hands down

Pointer fingers extended from fist and touching. Move apart to indicate a long distance

Pointer finger at eye, bring hand outward (can be directional). Can also be two fingers

Palms face up, fingers touching. Swing hands down (at wrist) until palms facing each other, like something being dropped

Pointer finger and thumb extended from fist, place onto upward facing flat hand

Point near ear. Move hand in forward circles

Form L with pointer finger and thumb on dominant hand. Place thumb on ear. Move hand away from head in small downward arc.

Both palms on chest over heart

Fingers flat with thumb underneath (not touching), move across face in front of mouth

Both hands in fists, move top fist in small circles, hitting top of other fist during movement

Fist on chin, bring fist down Tip: Some men have beards

Pointer fingers curled over thumbs, rest of hand in fist, shake hands like maracas

Fingerspell M, A, R

Extend middle three fingers on both hands. place blade of dominant fingers on top of other hand. Simultaneously rub fingers along other hand a few times

Fingerspell M, A, Y

Heel of palm under chin, hand slightly curved,.Twist hand forward and back a couple of times

Poke side of neck with pointer finger twice

Hold hands as though holding a melon. Move from side to side in front of mouth in the action of eating a melon

Fingers spread,mdominant hand near top of head. Alternately move hands over face looking very upset

Put flat hand on forehead, then move down onto other flat hand and tap twice.

Start with open hand in front of you, close hand as you bring it down, copy with other hand and repeat, like milking a cow

Place fist in centre of chest

Place blade of hand on side of face, move in small outward arc and place on other side of face

Non dominant hand in cup shape. Extend pointer and middle finger of other hand, place in ‘cup’ and move in circles like mixing something

1. Place middle three fingers on palm of other hand (sign for M) 2. Hold hand across body, palm facing you, move in upward arc (sign for day)

Claw hands and scratch under arms, like a monkey scratching

Do the action of swinging across monkey bars

Clawed hand on either side of head. You can move them forward quickly, like a monster jumping out

Pinch thumb and pointer finger together, near head. Move hands in a crescent moon shape, separating thumb and finger, then bringing together again

Clawed hand on chest. Pull out slightly

Fingers of bent hand taps waist then arm pit, like putting a newspaper under your arm

Hold hands as if holding handlebars of a motorbike. Tilt hands forward and back as though using the bike’s throttle

Dominant hand flat, facing floor, hold just in front of opposite arm, move hand outlining the shape of a mountain

Bend pointer finger on dominant hand. Shake in front of mouth. Tip: Mice have big front teeths

Hands flat, facing each other. Simultaneously move hands across body, as though moving something from one place to another

Thumbs on fingers. Touch fingertips of both hands together in front of body, palms facing you. Simultaneously move hands out to sides running thumbs along fingertips, finishing in sideways thumbs up, palms facing up.

Extend three middle fingers from fist. Tap fingers on head twice

Pointer fingers extended, move hands in arcs towards and away from each other, as though conducting an orchestra

Place pointer and middle finger of dominant hand onto palm of other hand.

First and second finger touching thumb, place tips on forehead, bring out in forward arc finishing with fingers forward

Bunched hands together. Tap either side of mouth. Like you are dabbing something off your face with a napkin

Thumbs on hips, tap first and middle finger to thumbs twice. Like closing nappy tabs

Hand flat, facing down, place blade of other hand on wrist. Brush over back of hand

From fist, curl the pointer finger around thumb. Hand out front, palm facing down. Twist wrist so palm faces upwards

Palm facing you, extend pointer, middle and ring fingers. Extended fingers slightly separated and pointing across your body. For younger children we recommending using the iconic natural gesture for nine instead

Move fist side to side, like a mini head shaking ‘no’. You can also shake head

Pointer finger touching thumb, palm facing you.

Place bent hand on palm of other flat hand. Move both hands apart, until palms facing up (bent hand remains bent)

Middle and pointer finger and thumbs extended from both hands. Place fingertips of middle and pointers together, and thumbs together underneath, outlining the shape of an old style nurses hat, Simultaneously move out bringing fingers together

Non dominant hand fingers spread. Touch tip of ring finger with pointer finger of dominant hand

One hand across body, other hand above. Move hand above arm in a wavy motion like the waves on the sea

Fingerspell o, c, t

Pointer fingers extended, arms at side, draw large circles alternately, like octopuses tentacles

Flat hands, palms face up. Dominant hand on top of other hand. Lift top hand off

Thumb extended from fist, palm down. Move hand in forward circle a few times

Hooked Pointer and middle finger, slightly seperated, place near top of nose. Move hand down over nose

1 Flat hands, palms face up; 2 Place back of hand onto palm of the other hand

Hold pointer finger up. Palm facing you

Pointer finger raised from fist, palm forward, hold near body. Move in forward arc, like a person moving forward

Fingertips touching of flat hands, palms facing you. Simultaneously swivel hands out until fingertips facing forward (like double doors opening)

Extend thumb and little finger. Move hand side to side

At side of mouth clench and unclench your hand a few times, like squishing an orange

Middle finger touching thumb, palm facing you, flick middle finger and whole hand out

Non dominant hand flat facing body. Dominant hand pointing down behind hand. Jump dominant hand over flat hand finishing with it in front of flat hand

Hold flat hand across body, palm down, move curved dominant hand in an arch over the other hand

Hands at waist height, fingers spread, palms facing body. Simultaneously raise hands moving hands over shoulders

Draw circles around eyes with thumbs extended from fists

Do the natural action of packing away into cupboard. Can also be the action of packing into a box

Shake open hand just in front of torso. Or shake hands over area of pain

Use dominant flat hand to brush up and down over palm of other flat hand, like painting on a canvas

Hands together, palms facing each other. Tap fists together twice

Hook pointer and thumb of dominant hand. Place in front of mouth, bring tips of pointer and thumb together a couple of times. Like a parrots curved beak opening and closing

Hands in fists thumbs up. Bring dominant fist to other fist. Then simultaneously move both hands across body and back

Flat hand palm up. Brush hand over flat hand then quickly clap hands together, like you are putting glue on then sticking something together

Clawed hands, palms forward, close to each other. Simultaneously move upwards moving hands in small arcs

Middle and pointer fingers extended from fist. Place near mouth and nose, twist hand at wrist a couple of times

Hook pointer and middle finger. Bounce them along the side of pointer finger of other hand like they are the peas in a pod

Pinch pointer and thumb together. Move in an action as though licking the point of a pencil. Tip: People use to lick pencil tip to make it write clearer

Do the sign for pencil. Non dominant hand hold end of 'pencil case'. Hold the 'zip' with dominant hand. Move in an action of opening and closing the zip

Do the sign for pencil. Then place pointer finger in the fist of other hand. Twist dominant hand like a pencil in a pencil sharpener

Brush pointer finger down nose twice

Stroke back of other hand

Stroke your arm as though petting an animal

Extend little finger and thumb from fist, hold near face like making a call

Flat hands at both sides of chest, fingers forward. Simultaneously move downwards

1 Flat hands at both sides of chest, fingers forward. Simultaneously move downwards (physical); 2 Bunch hands at side of her, fingers forward. Move hands forwards and back twice

Move hands as though giving someone a massage

Do the action of playing a piano

Bunched hands, brush back from mouth

1 Bunched hands, brush back from mouth; 2 Hands flat and together, facing down, move away from each other and down, outlining shape of a table

Place fist in front of nose move in small circles, like a pigs snout

Form circle with thumb and pointer finger, place near mouth, then flick thumb and finger out like flicking a pill into your mouth

Hand facing forward, pointer finger on front of cheek. Move back then down cheek Tip: Our cheeks are pink

1. Pointer finger near lip; 2. Move finger away from face while bending finger slightly

Hold hand in front of eye like an eye patch

Fingers spread, palm down, move in horizontal circles

Form circle with pointer and thumb, other fingers forward. Alternately move hands forward and back

Thumb and little finger extended from fist. Fly hand around like a plane Also the sign for fly

Bunch hands in front of body, fingertips facing each other. Simultaneously move hands forward and back at wrist like flexing a piece of plastic

1. Flat hands in front of mouth, fingertips facing forward, hands slightly apart facing each other 2. Bring flat hands together, like a platypus closing its mouth

Palms up, hands at side. Move simultaneously in outward circles

Flat hands, dominant hand on top, fingers facing forward. Rub hands forward and back, like rolling play dough in your hands

1 Palms up, hands at side, move simultaneously in outward circles (‘play’); 2 Hands together, palms down, move outwards (‘ground’)

Fingers of flat hand on chin. Move forward and down curling fingers into hand

Arm across body, palm down. Place clawed hand near elbow and drag along arm. Tip: Action is like a plough moving in a field

Point down and poke imaginary object, if it is poking a person, poke your own shoulder

Hands in fists, one on top of the other. Move top hand upwards

Curve middle and pointer finger over other wrist, move hand up and back bringing extended fingers and thumb together

Curve middle and pointer finger over other wrist, move hand up and back bringing extended fingers and thumb together. 2 Sign car: hold fists as though holding steering move then left and right

Hands in fists at shoulder height, move hands until they cross in front of body, then quickly move out again, spreading fingers like an explosion

Extend first finger. Hook dominant hand first finger on it and swing it back and forth. Like a possum swinging on a branch by it's tail

Hold hand in cup shape. Do the action of pouring something out of it and return to hands starting position

Hold hands in fists as though holding a pram. Simultaneously move hands forward

First and second fingers on both hands circle each other then pull out, like tying a bow

Extend pointer, middle and thumb from fist. Brush middle finger on chin twice

Brush opposite shoulder twice with blade of hand

Hand in fist, pull towards body (natural gesture)

Fingertips together, hands slightly curved. Move hands in outwards arcs until wrists meet, outlining the shape of a pumpkin

Place first and second finger on palm of other hand. Move in small circles

Hands out in front, palms forward. Move hands forward like you are pushing something

Loosely bunch hand, move in forward arc and then open hand, like putting something on the table

Hand at side of body. Brush back of fingertips down body, then at waist flip hands and bring front of fingertips up body

Form circle with pointer finger and thumb with non dominant hand, place pointer finger onto thumb (sign for ‘Q’) and tap twice

Pointer finger extended from fist. Place in front of mouth (natural gesture)

With pointer and middle finger extended, place thumbs on temples, bend fingers down twice, like a bunny's ears twitching

Pointer fingers facing each other, slightly off centre of body. Simultaneously move hands forward quickly

Fingers spread above head, bring hands down wiggling fingers

Arm across body, palm facing you, fingers slightly spread, move hand in large arc. Like you are making the shape of a rainbow

Natural gesture of raising hand

Cross middle and pointer finger of dominant hand. Shake in front of mouth. Tip: Rats have two big teeth

Flat hand tilted to face.Pointer and middle finger extended from other hand, slightly separated. Zigzag hand as though reading text

Thumb over middle finger forming circle, hand to side of face palm facing you. Move hand in forward arc flicking finger and thumb out

Extend little fingers and thumbs from fists, (like a phone shape) alternately move hands to and away from face like answering lots of phones

Flat hands in front of mouth, palms down. Wiggle fingers like playing a recorder

Hooked pointer finger near bottom lip. Move down and up twice

Pointer in front of lips. Move in small circle. Tip: Lips are red

Spread hands, thumbs on temple, simultaneously bring hands out diagonally , like reindeer’s antlers

Pointer and middle fingers extended on both hands, move in downward arcs until hands horizontal to floor, like people lying down

Place clawed hand near temple. Squeeze hand and release, then repeat. Like you are pulling the thoughts from your brain

One hand in fist, Place flat hand on fingers of fist. Tap fist with flat hand twice

Point down palm towards body, arm outstretched. Move hand towards body

Dominant hand in thumbs up hand shape. Firmly place palm down onto palm of other hand

Flat hands facing, fingers forward, move hands forward in wavy motion, like outlining the banks of the river

Flat hands, palms facing each other, hands angled down slightly, simultaneously move hands forward and so the fingertips face foward

Tap bent pointer finger on chin a couple of times

Arm across body palm down (launch platform), other hand pointing up wrist behind other hand quickly move upward, like a rocket launching

Hands flat, palms down, alternately move hands out diagonally and back in, mimicking the forward strides of a roller blader

Hold curved hands down and together. Move outwards, outlining shape of a rolling pin. Then do the action of rolling something out

Place fingertips together to form a roof shape

Bend hand and place on forehead. Move forward

Pointer finger resting on thumb in front of mouth, move hand outwards while opening up pointer and thumb, like a rooster's crowing coming out of its mouth

Fists together, palms down. Bring outwards like the shape of a rope

Extend pointer finger, draw horizontal circle

Hands in fists palms down. Draw backwards in circles, like rowing a boat

Droop hands. Tap back of hands together twice

Tap back of hands together (rubbish). Hold hands 'C' Shape, simultaneously move down outlining the shape of a bin

Squeeze cheek between pointer finger and thumb, move forward and back a few times. Also the sign for ‘cheeky.’

Non dominant hand flat across body. Point down near elbow. Move pointer finger across arm finishing at tips of fingers

Hands flat, move forward and back quickly as though running

Hook little fingers together

Open hands, palms down. move in downward arcs as though outlining a sack (sign for sack)

Look sad. Flat hand with pointer finger towards mouth. Bring hand down face

Non dominant hand flat, palm up. Hold dominant hand out in front, in a cup shape. Bring dominant hand back towards body brushing over flat hand and bringing into fist

1.One hand flat, palm up. Other hand in cup shape above and in front. 2. Move hand down and back, while making a fist. 3. Point at hands

Pointer fingers extended, palms down tap pointers

Run your thumb along your fingertips starting with the little finger. Like rubbing sand grains between your fingers

First do the sign for sand (see above) then extend pointer finger and thumb from fist, place next to head and move down in steps

1 Run your thumb along your fingertips starting with the little finger. Like rubbing sand grains between your fingers; 2 Point down with both hands. Outline the shape of the sandpit with pointer fingers

Curved hand under chin, bring down, like Santa’s beard

1 Hook little fingers together from fists (sign for ‘S’) 2 Hand flat facing stomach, move hands in upward arc (Sign for ‘Day’)

Hold hand in cupped shape, like you are holding a sauce bottle, palm away from you. Move in circle like you are putting sauce on your food

Point at mouth. Bring hand outwards

1. Clawed hand on chest, quick tap your chest (sign for scared); 2. Hold clawed hands palm down out at side like scarecrow’s arms, can also make a spooky face

Look scared. Clawed hand on chest. Quickly tap your chest like your heart beating fast when scared

Hand flat, palm facing you, just in front of face. Starting near cheek, move hand back and forth in front of face

Action sign, move hands like you are pouring liquids from beakers into a central beaker

Pointer and middle fingers extended and separated. Open and close fingers like scissors

Non dominant hand flat, palm down, dominant hand next to it, repeatedly bend and straighten hand while moving in forward circle, like it is a foot pushing a scooter along

Form ‘C’ shape with pointer and thumb, place near mouth, then quickly bring diagonally out, like calling someone

1. One hand across body, other hand above, move hand above arm in a wavy motion (sign for sea / ocean) 2. Place hand in front of mouth, pointer and thumb extended, tap thumb with pointer finger twice (sign for bird)

Hook pointer and middle finger near eye. Repeatedly bounce hand down in a half circle

Form C with pointer and thumb. Tap opposite arm, as though hand is representing a badge

Extend slightly hooked middle and pointer fingers, hands facing each other, alternately move hands up and down, like people on a see saw

Fingerspell s, e, p

Palm facing you, extend pointer finger and thumb. Pointer finger pointing across your body. Please note for younger children we recommend the more iconic natural gestures for numbers

Hands flat. Non dominant palm face up. Place blade of dominant hand on palm, lift, turn hand 90 degrees and place down again. Like you are cutting up a cake to share

Flat hand, move away from body, while also moving left to right. Like a fin gliding through the water

Thumb and little finger extended, place little finger on cheek and brush back twice

Clawed hands together, one slightly overlapping other hand. Twist dominant hand away while bunching fingers. As though outlining the spirals of a shell

Curl pointer finger over thumb, tap chest twice, can be done with both hands

Non dominant flat hand palm down. Slide curved hand over flat hand, like it is a shoe going onto a foot

Do the action of shooting a ball into a hoop

Hand flat, palm up, tap fist on palm of other hand twice

1 Sign shop; 2 From fist, form C shape with pointer and thumb, palm forward, move hand down

Hold bent at side of head, move hand down like showing small stature

Point to eye. Move hand outwards while spreading fingers

Hold clawed hand above head. Move towards and away from head like the water coming from the shower head

Pointer finger just under chin, palm facing across the body. Twist hand until palm faces the body

Little finger extended. Place high on chest. Move down

Fingers spread, place dominant hand over other hand at an angle. Move top hand forward and back over other hand

Flat hands close to each other, move in forward circles, one hand slightly ahead of the other

Finger spread, thumb on temple. Wiggle fingers

Place first and second finger near mouth, draw circles with fingers as you move hand up and out

Hold hand in front of face, fingers spread, palm down. Slowly move hands down moving side to side, like something slowly sinking to the bottom

Tap nose twice with hooked finger

Open palms facing down, place one hand on top of other. Move down

Extend thumb from fist, bend thumb palm facing you. Tip: Looks a bit like the number 6 Please note for younger children we recommend the more iconic natural gestures for numbers

Hand flat, palm down (the skateboard), place extended pointer and middle finger of other hand on back of palm (like legs), move hands forwards and back like a skateboard moving

Place clawed hands at base of rib cage. Move hands outwards

Flat hand high above opposite shoulder, move horizontally to other shoulder

Hook first fingers, face hands towards body, elbows out in front, simultanously bring hands in large forward arcs with hands finishing at your sides

One hand relaxed, facing down. Brush other hand down it, as though going down a slide

Place flat hand on the back of the wrist of other hand. Slowly move hand up the arm

Palms facing each other, out at side of body, move towards each other until close together

1 Fist in front of mouth, 2 Flick out pointer and thumb forming a ‘smile’ shape in front of mouth

Closed fist on chin. Move hand forward flicking out first and second finger. Like a snake’s forked tongue flicking out

Bent hands, fingers down, alternately move hands forwards slowly like they are feet tip toeing

Place bent hand on palm of other hand (’Z’ shape) and move in forward arc

Spread fingers above head, bring wriggle fingers down slowly waving side to side, like snow slowly fluttering down

Spread fingers above head, bring wriggle fingers down slowly waving side to side (sign for snow); Then place fist on chin, bring fist down (sign for man)

Pointer fingers curled over thumbs, fist down. Flick hands over so palms facing upwards

Hand in front of you, fingers and thumb spread slightly, bring fingers and thumb together, loosen and repeat a few times Tip: Action is like you are squeezing something soft

Flat hands, rub together in circular motions like moving mud and clothing between your hands As in your clothes are soiled in mud or other dirt

Fingers slightly bunched, run thumb along fingertips starting at little finger and bring hand into fist

Curl pointer finger over thumb. Move forward and back a few times

Shake clawed hand in front of mouth, like rubbing out the bad words

1. Point up, then; 2. Flat hand above head, over opposite shoulder, palm facing sky, move hand over your head finishing over other shoulder

Hand next to head, form circle with thumb and pointer finger, remaining fingers extended, move in circular motion like a circling UFO

Action sign, curl pointer fingers over thumbs. Move hands like you are digging with a spade

Crawl your hand up your other arm, like it’s a spider

Thumbs up from fists. Place dominant thumb on top of the other. Move hands forward spreading fingers, like the way a liquid spreading out once spilled

Pointer finger extended from both hands, point one up and one down near each other. Spin pointer fingers around each other

Flat hand palm up, dominant hand in fist. Quickly move fist to flat hand then outwards while spreading fingers, like something hitting water and spraying out

One hand flat, palm up, with the other hand first and second fingers extended. Draw circle up towards mouth, like eating with a spoon

Point at imaginary spots on your body (or wherever spots are located)

Non dominant hand over dominant fist, raise dominant hand spreading fingers out like a flower blooming

Non dominant hand flat, palm up. Do a sprinkling action over it, moving the ‘sprinking’ hand in a circle above it

Fingers spread, dominant hand above other hand. Squeeze hands together into fists, like wringing something out

Fingers spread on both hands, squish together at 90 degrees from each other, simultaneously move hands until all fingers face forward

Hand in fist, ‘stamp’ palm of other hand

Non dominant hand flat, palm up. Place pointer and middle fingers, slightly separate on palm of flat hand. Like two legs standing

Hold middle finger with thumb then flick out can do with both hands to represent stars

Make circles with middle fingers and thumbs, palms facing each other . Move hands forward flicking middle fingers out, finishing with open hands fingers spread.

Hook little fingers (sign for S). This is step as in step sibling, sign S then the relevant gender

Hold pointer and thumb close together on both hands, hold near each other, and move top hand up (outlining the shape of a stick)

1 Hold pointer and thumb close together on both hands, hold near each other, and move top hand up (sign for stick); 2 Form 'O' with pointer and thumb, other fingers extended, move hand around like an insect flying (sign for insect)

Forcefully place dominant flat hand onto palm of other hand. Like you are placing a sticker

Hand out in front of you, palm forward

Do the sign for lightning and then thunder. Lightning: Point up next to head, bring hand down in jolty motion outlining the shape of lightning Thunder: Hands out in front, palms down, fingers spread. Move down in jolty movements like a rolling thunderclap

Non dominant hand held out horizontally. Place dominant hand on top. Move hands downwards

Extend little finger from fist of non dominant hand. Touch tip of little finger with dominant hand fingertips twist dominant hand away from you and return, do this a couple of times

Natural gesture, of stretching up and outwards

Holds fists out in front of you, as though holding hand weights. Move fists up to shoulders as though lifting weights

Fingertips on chin, hand held across body, move in small downward arc and repeat. Your face shows that it is hot for summer

Fist high above head, spread fingers downwards, like the rays of sunshine on your head

Put hands together as though praying

Rub flat hand in circles on opposite arm. Like rubbing in cream

1 Hands in fists on either side of body, dominant slightly higher, simultaneously move upwards 2 Curved hand bring towards body clenching into fist, tap twice

Middle and pointer finger extended from fist, place hooked middle and pointer finger on extended fingers and move hands forward and back

Look surprised. Hand on chest with fingers spread. Move hand forward

Pointer and Middle finger on thumb of dominant hand, face hand palm down. Place elbow on back of non dominant flat hand. Move hand in backward arc finishing with palm facing forward

Thumb extended. Place tip just under far side of lower lip. Move across to just below other side of your lips

Hands together then move in outwards circles, to represent breaststroke. For other swimming styles do the action that swimming stroke

1. Do the sign for swin (see swim sign); 2. Fingers and thumb spread, run thumbs down chest moving hands outwards from body (sign for clothes)

Pointer fingers extended from fists, as though legs. Alternately move up and down like legs kicking

1. The sign for swim; 2. Pointer fingers extended, pointing down and touching. Outline a rectangle with hands coming towards your body

Hands at side, fists clenched. Move arms back and forward at side as though riding a swing

Extend thumb and pointer finger so they are almost touching. Move hand up and down light you are flicking a switch on and off

Hands flat and together, palms down. Move away from each other and down, outlining the shape of a table

Hold dominant flat hand just above the heel of other flat hand. Flick dominant hand twice like it is a table tennis bat hitting a ball.

Arm across body. Place dominant wrist on other arm with pointer extended. 'Wag' the hand side to side, like a tail

Bent hand at side of head, move upwards to show tall stature

Pointer finger curled over thumbs, rest of hand in fist (stick), other hand flat held up like tambourine. Move dominant hand up and down

Curl pointer round thumb, hold near head, and shake slightly across body twice

Pointer finger and thumb in an ‘L’ shape, held slightly out in front of shoulder. Move towards and away from shoulder twice

Place both cupped hands on head, like teddy bear’s ears

Hold bend fingers behind thumb. Flick fingers and thumb out

Fingers of flat hand on chin. Move forward and down in arc

Flat hands. Dominant hand on chin, the other just in front. Simultaneously bring hands down in forward arcs

Hands in ‘C’ shape, facing each other. Like you are holding something large

Hold pointer finger and thumb close together in front of face. Move hand down ending with pointer and thumb facing down

Place extended pointer finger on temple

Point at top of throat and draw line down

Hold three middle fingers up from dominant hand. Fingers slightly separated, palm facing you

Point at throat

Non dominant hand flat, palm facing you. Hold ring finger and middle finger slightly apart. Push dominant flat hand between middle and ring fingers of other hand

Hands out in front of you, palms down, fingers spread. Move hands down simultaneously in jolty moving, like the rumbling of thunder

1 Place pointer finger on blade of other open hand (Sign for ‘T’); 2 Slide palm along other palm and fingers (sign for ‘H’) 3 Hand flat facing stomach, move hands in upward arc (Sign for ‘Day’)

Pointers and thumbs extended, palms forward, touch pointer fingers together. Move hands away from each other, then pinch pointers and thumbs together, outlining the shape of a rectangular ticket

Tickle self under ribs (or tickle other person) (natural gesture)

Tap pointer on opposite wrist, like you are tapping a watch

One hand flat, palm facing body. Other hand fingers spread palm down, move down in front palm of other hand (the rows of a table),then turn hand so palm faces you and move across (the columns of a table)

Bent hand on chest. Roll hand down until palm faces up

Pointer finger extended beside your head. Shake hand side to side

Tap pointer finger on blade of other open hand

Point at tooth

Non dominant hand flat, palm down, in front of chin. Move dominant fist up to palm of flat hand

Fists facing forward, at shoulder height, move left and right simultaneously, as though drying back with a towel

Hands facing forward, facing each other a small distance from each other. Simultaneously move upward then bring fingertips together. Outlining the shape of a tower

Thumb and finger extended from fist, palm facing away from body, twist forward and back like a spinning top, finishing with palm facing body

Pointer fingers facing across body, one slightly lower than the other, simultaneously move hands in forward circles, like the large tyres of a tractor

One hand in fist near side. The other hand also in a fist move forward and back in circular motions like a coupling rod of a train (sign for old style trains)

Hook pointe fingers together, like the coupling holding carriages together, simultaneously move forward and back like a tram moving

Pointer fingers extended from fists, one slightly above the other. Move pointer fingers in circles around each other, like a treadmill moving

Fists out in front of you, pointer finger curled around thumb. Move hands in arcs towards body, finishing with hands at your chest

One hand across body, palm down. Rest dominant arm elbow on hand, fingers pointing up. Twist hand at wrist, like a trees branches moving

Pointer finger on thumb near nose. Flick finger out while moving in a forward arc

Fists on legs, move upwards. Natural gesture of putting on trousers

Place bend pointer finger on side of face. Slide finger down face

1 Place pointer finger on blade of other open hand (Sign for ‘T’) 2 Hand flat facing stomach, move hands in upward arc (Sign for ‘Day’)

Hands in full C shapes. Hold dominant hand in front, move forward, like you are outlining the shape of a tunnel

Hand under chin, middle finger and pointer finger hanging downwards. Wiggle fingers like the wattle of a turkey moving back and forth

Palms down, one hand on top of other, thumbs sticking out, move thumbs in circles like a turtle’s flippers

Hold hand out to side, spread and wiggle fingers, like lights twinkling

Hold pointer and middle finger up, lightly separated. Palm facing you

Extend little fingers from both hands, tap together twice

Extend little fingers from both hands, tap together twice

1. Move fist side to side, like a mini head shaking ‘no’. 2.Then form ‘C’ shape and place at centre of chest, palm up.Move in small circles You can just do 2 but shake head and frowning face

One hand flat, facing down at chest height, other hand slightly curved facing up, move hand under the other hand

Form C shape with pointer and thumb. Place in front of body, palm forward

Point up, and move hand up

Hand out flat in front, palm down. Flip hand over so palm faces up

Thumbs over heart, fingers touching thumbs. Lift and lower all fingers simultaneously like a heart beating

First and second fingers hooked, slightly parted. Place fingertips on your neck, like vampire’s teeth

Non dominant hand in fist, palm up, middle and pointer finger extended from other hand, move fingers over fist, in a peeling action

Play an imaginary violin

Open hand, palm facing forward. Bounce hand up and down slightly

Extend pointer and middle from one hand, point down like legs. ‘Walk’ fingers across palm of other hand

Flat hands in front of you, blades of hands touching, palms facing you. Move hands away from each other

With thumb extended place flat hand on chest. Move hand downwards and out in slight arc

Fist on cheek, rock forward and back a few times. Please note, fist can be located next to mouth instead.

Flat hands near face, move hands in circles over face, as though washing. Do the same action over body for wash body

Move hands over each other as though washing your hands. Natural gesture

Hand in front of mouth fingers slightly spread, bring all fingers and thumb together, loosen then repeat, like squeezing water into your mouth

Point at yourself then others included in the ‘we’ (natural gesture) Also sign for Us

Palms forward, hands held either side of head. Simultaneously move hands outwards and towards body a few times

Hands in front of face, palms forward, fingers spread, move diagonally out simultaneously

1 Fingers spread, thread fingers between each other (Sign for ‘W’) 2 Hand flat facing stomach, move hands in upward arc (Sign for ‘Day’)

Intertwine fingers together, also sign for 'W'

Hands out in front, hands slightly bend, palms facing upwards ,curl fingers into hand then move back into original position and repeat

Loose hand held across body. Move across body flicking over your shoulder

Hand in front of you, fingers and thumb spread slightly. Bring fingers and thumb together, loosen and repeat a few times

One hand across body, other hand in fist behind. Move fist diagonally up, extended fingers. Like a whale blowing water from its blowhole

Pointer finger extended, shake hand side to side

Pointer fingers extended, move hands in forward circles outlining shape of wheels

Drum fingers on cheek

Palms up, arms at side, move hands slightly in and out at same time

Thumb and pointer touching, place on neck. Twist hand forward twice

Point up, move hand in horizontal circle. Tip mouth makes a circle shape when saying who

Thumb and pointer finger extended, brush thumb down chest twice

Place bent finger at side of mouth, palm forward, twist hand finishing with back of hand facing forward

Hold hands near face. Waft them, the stronger the wind the stronger your movements.

Hands flat. Move dominant hand in circles on palm of other hand. Like you are wiping something off

Pointer fingers extended. Put them across body like they are wipers. Move hands copying the movement wipers make.

Fingers crossed. Move hands forward

Place first finger on top of nose, and thumb underneath, bring out in arc pinching finger and thumb together. Outlining a long pointy nose

Bent hand at top of cheek, move down to bottom of cheek. Tip women have smooth skin

Claw first three fingers on each hand alternatively forward and back, like a wombat digging

Hooked pointer finger at temple. Move in small forward circles

Fingers spread, place on chest. Bunch hands together like feeling wool, then move down body and repeat

Tap wrists of flat hands together twice

Hands slightly curved and down, hold next to each other, bring hands down in large arcs finishing with hands together facing up. Outlining the shape of the world

Hook first finger, hold near temple. Twist wrist left and right. Can be done with both hands

Pinch pointer and thumb together. Move across body like you are writing

Little finger extended from fist, palm facing body. Move in down outward arc, finishing with palm down

Pointer fingers curled over thumbs, rest of hand in fists, move hands up and down like playing a xylophone

Place pointer finger of dominant hand onto the back of the thenar web space of other hand

Place pointer finger on dominant hand onto the thenar web space of other hand

Thumb and pointer touching, place on temple. Twist hand forward twice. Like the yellow sun rays hitting your head

Point to ear. Move in small forward circles near ear

Move horizontal fist up and down, can also nod head

Form circles with thumb and pointer fingers, linking fingers together. Bounce hands up and down twice

Hold non dominant hand in circle, palm facing towards you, like it's a yogurt pot. Use little finger to dip into yogurt pot and move towards mouth, like it's a spoon

Point at the person you are referring to

Flat hand in front, palm facing up. Dominant hand in fist with thumb extended, palm down. Quickly bring fist down onto flat hand

Hand in fist, palm facing forward Move in the direction of the person being referred to

Place fingertips on thumb, forming an 0 shape

Hands and arms extended in front. Move up and down like a zombie with a blank or scary expression

On dominant hand place middle and ring finger onto thumb. Other fingers extended. Move forward ending with the wrist being held by cupped non dominant hand, like the cupped hand is the chain holding the animal