To sign "hide," start by forming an "A" handshape with your dominant hand (a fist with your thumb resting against the side) near your chin or upper chest. Form a curved, open handshape with your non-dominant hand, holding it out in front of you with the palm facing down. Move your dominant hand forward and downward, sliding it completely underneath your non-dominant hand as if you are covering it up.
Sign "I," "need," and then use the sign for "hide" by smoothly sliding your dominant 'A' hand under your non-dominant hand, followed by "presents."
Sign "dog," then sign "hide," emphasizing the downward, concealing motion to show the action of the dog tucking itself away, followed by "under bed."
Sign "play," then sign "hide," and follow up with the sign for "seek" or "look for." The sign for "hide" clearly establishes the core concept of the game.
Sign "I," "need," and then use the sign for "hide" by smoothly sliding your dominant 'A' hand under your non-dominant hand, followed by "presents."
Sign "dog," then sign "hide," emphasizing the downward, concealing motion to show the action of the dog tucking itself away, followed by "under bed."
Sign "play," then sign "hide," and follow up with the sign for "seek" or "look for." The sign for "hide" clearly establishes the core concept of the game.
Yes! Your dominant hand should be the one moving and sliding underneath. Your non-dominant hand acts as the stationary cover. If you are right-handed, your right hand forms the 'A' shape and hides under your left hand.
Yes, this is a versatile, general sign for 'hide.' It can be used whether you are talking about hiding a physical object, like a secret gift, or a person hiding, such as playing a game of hide-and-seek.
The 'A' handshape (a closed fist) acts as a general classifier representing a solid object or a person's head and body. It provides a compact shape that visually makes sense when being covered or concealed by your other hand.
