"grandpa" American Sign Language (ASL)

American Sign Language: "grandpa" or "grand-father" The sign for "grandfather" is made by touching your forehead with the thumb of your dominant hand, (the same as when signing "father"). The hand should be open. Now, move your hand forward in two small arches. Note: Many people just move it forward without the arches. GRANDPA: Here's a view of "grandfather" from the front: Note: The signs for grandmother and grandfather can make two arcs, or they can just move forward straight out from the forehead about eight inches. Sample sentence: "Is your grandpa a farmer?" Memory aide: think of the double hand movement as referring to an older generation. The sign for "grandma" or "grandmother" is made by touching your chin with the thumb of your right hand, as when signing "mother." The right hand should be open. Now, move your hand forward in two small arches. GRANDMA Also see: GRANDMA Also see: DAD Also see: MOM You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language (ASL) University ™ Sign language lessons and resources. Dr. William Vicars © Lifeprint.com

American Sign Language: "grandpa" or "grand-father"

The sign for "grandfather" is made by touching your forehead with the thumb of your dominant hand, (the same as when signing "father"). The hand should be open. Now, move your hand forward in two small arches.
Note: Many people just move it forward without the arches.

GRANDPA:

Here's a view of "grandfather" from the front:

Note: The signs for grandmother and grandfather can make two arcs, or they can just move forward straight out from the forehead about eight inches.

Sample sentence:
"Is your grandpa a farmer?"

Memory aide: think of the double hand movement as referring to an older generation.

The sign for "grandma" or "grandmother" is made by touching your chin with the thumb of your right hand, as when signing "mother." The right hand should be open. Now, move your hand forward in two small arches.

GRANDMA

Also see: GRANDMA

Also see: DAD

Also see: MOM

You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language (ASL) University ™
Sign language lessons and resources. Dr. William Vicars © Lifeprint.com