To sign kindergarten, hold your non-dominant hand flat in front of you with the palm facing down. Form a 'K' shape with your dominant hand by extending your index and middle fingers, and resting your thumb between them. Place your dominant 'K' hand underneath your non-dominant hand and shake it slightly from side to side.
Sign 'my', 'daughter', 'start', and then use the sign for kindergarten by shaking the 'K' hand under your flat non-dominant hand.
Point to the person to sign 'he', sign 'kindergarten', and then sign 'teacher' by adding the person marker.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'love' by crossing your arms over your chest, and finish with the sign for kindergarten.
Sign 'my', 'daughter', 'start', and then use the sign for kindergarten by shaking the 'K' hand under your flat non-dominant hand.
Point to the person to sign 'he', sign 'kindergarten', and then sign 'teacher' by adding the person marker.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'love' by crossing your arms over your chest, and finish with the sign for kindergarten.
It uses the spatial concept of being 'under' to represent that kindergarten is the foundational or lower level of elementary school. It is initialized with a 'K' handshape to specifically mean kindergarten.
No, preschool has its own sign. Preschool is often signed by combining 'before' and 'school', or by using a 'P' handshape. The sign shown here is specifically used for kindergarten.
Yes, your non-dominant hand should be the flat hand on top, acting as the stationary base. Your dominant hand should be the 'K' handshape moving underneath it.
