To sign 'grampa,' start with an open '5' handshape with your fingers spread apart. Place the tip of your thumb against your forehead, which is the traditional location for masculine family signs. Then, move your hand forward away from your head in two small, bouncing arches.
Sign 'my', then sign 'grampa' by bouncing your open hand forward from your forehead twice, followed by the signs for 'visit' and 'tomorrow'.
Point to yourself for 'I', cross your arms over your chest for 'love', sign 'my', and finish with the forward-bouncing motion for 'grampa'.
Point to the person's space for 'his', sign 'grampa' starting at the forehead, and then use a raised flat hand to indicate 'tall'.
Sign 'my', then sign 'grampa' by bouncing your open hand forward from your forehead twice, followed by the signs for 'visit' and 'tomorrow'.
Point to yourself for 'I', cross your arms over your chest for 'love', sign 'my', and finish with the forward-bouncing motion for 'grampa'.
Point to the person's space for 'his', sign 'grampa' starting at the forehead, and then use a raised flat hand to indicate 'tall'.
In ASL, the face is divided into gendered zones. The upper half of the face, specifically the forehead, is used for masculine family signs like father, brother, uncle, and grampa.
Both signs use the same '5' handshape with the thumb on the forehead. However, 'father' usually involves a simple tap or slight movement, while 'grampa' requires bouncing the hand forward to show an older generation.
Yes, you should use your dominant hand to sign 'grampa'. If you are right-handed, use your right hand; if you are left-handed, use your left hand.
