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Hold one hand flat, fingers pointing forward, in front of side. Form a fist with your other hand, thumb flat on top of fist, and move fist straight into flat hand so that knuckled tap flat palm.
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With hand slightly bent, beside head at brow height, fingertips pointing towards head, move hand upwards, twice.
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Hold one hand flat, palm up, fingertips forward, in front of waist. Start with little finger of other hand pointing forward, thumb towards body, and other fingers in a fist, and hand above shoulder. Tip this hand so knuckles tip downward and then hand twists hand left and right at wrist as you bring hand down into flat hand.
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With middle and pointer fingers extended apart from fist and pointing forward arc hand up and down (keeping wrist still), twice.
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Move extended pointer and index fingers in a circle, while other hand lies flat in front of first.
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Move extended pointer and index fingers in a circle, while other hand lies flat in front of first.
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With hand flat, palm up, slide blade of hand across arm (or other appropriate body part. EG leg)
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With hand flat, slide fingers down upper arm.
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Start with fingers and thumb touching, near eye, palm forward. Open up fingers so that hand ends flat, palm forward, fingers pointing upwards.
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Hold hand to the side of eye with pointer finger and thumb extended from fist and touching each other at fingertips (pointer straight), so that fingertips are near eye and palm faces forward. Move pointer finger and thumb apart.
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With fist bent slightly down, move hand up and down twice.
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Rub extended pointer and index finger across back of non-dominant hand.
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Cup all fingers and thumb around chin and draw hand downwards.
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Extend thumb horizontally from fist and tap thumb against the thumb of your other fist twice.
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With both hands slightly cupped, palms up. Start with one hand at waist, the other just below your waist. Move lower hand up in an arc, across the palm of higher hand then upwards to chest height.
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Draw fists up chest towards chin.
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With pointer and middle fingers curved slightly and pointing at eyes, move hand left and right slightly.
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Hold hands flat, fingers forward, thumbs upwards, in front of sides. Simultaneously move hands straight down
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Start with pointer finger hooked sideways and resting on top of wrist of other hand, which should be flat and held in front of body. Slide hooked finger along arm to elbow.
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Start with pointer finger and thumb extended in an L shape, pointer finger pointing up near ear. Move hand sharply so that pointer finger points backwards.
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With pointer finger only extended, touch temple with pointer fingertip
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Spread fingers apart and curve towards temple, tap fingertips to head.
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With hand curved, start with thumb towards chest, palm down, and curve hand downwards, ending with little finger against chest ant base of breast
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Have both hands in a fist palms facing each other, thumbs extended forward (possibly tilted slightly down) with pointer fingers hooked around thumbs. Bring hands back towards you in an upwards arc.
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With extended pointer and middle fingers draw a small circle on upper arm.
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Form an O shape with hand, then trace a handle with pointer finger, starting at base of thumb.
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With pointer finger and thumb extended from fist in a 'C' shape tap chest near opposite shoulder.
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With hand in a fist, pointer and thumb extended from fist and hooked on either side of cheek; grip cheek and shake cheek a little.
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With fingers spread apart and pointing sideways tap hand to chest.
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Tap chin with tip of extended pointer finger.
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C shaped hand moves back towards body as finger and thumb close together. As if picking something up
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With both hands flat and horizontal; start with the base of front hand resting against fingertips of other hand, fingers pointing slightly forward. Move front hand so that fingers gently slap against the back of your other wrist.
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With fingers and thumb spread, palms downwards, rub thumbs down chest at shoulders two or three times.
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With pointer and middle fingers extended from fist and bent towards head, tap finger tips to head just above and behind ear.
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Shake both fists above shoulders, as though shivering.
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Hold one hand flat in front of chest, palm up and fingers pointing sideways. With the pointer finger of your other hand pointing forwards and upwards slightly, palm down and knuckles resting in flat palm, rotate hand left and right (like the needle on a compass)
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With hand clawed at chest height, palm facing chest, move hand in a small circle.
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Tap chest twice with fist.
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Point with straight or bent pointer fingers below eyes and move fingers down as if following tears, twice.
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Spin clawed hands, one above the other, palms facing each other; in opposite directions and then away from each other
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Both hands point out from body and move to point up
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Touch ear with extended pointer and middle fingers together.
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Touch ear with extended pointer and middle fingers together, then bring fingers to mouth.
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Start with the pointer and middle fingers of both hands extended upwards above shoulders, with palms facing backwards and other fingers in a fist. Move hands forward, and downwards, flipping hands over so palm faces forward.
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Form a C shape with pointer and thumb and have fingertips touching the extended pointer finger of your other hand. Then spread out pointing hand, and tuck in thumb of C hand and draw an arc with this hand around spread hand to wrist.
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With little fingers of both hands pointing upwards, palms towards chest and hands crossed at wrists; move hands out sideways.
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(finger spelt) Extend thumb sideways and curved pointer finger upwards from fists. Rest thumb on the thumb of your other hand, which is in fist, with pointer finger pointing up. Touch fingertips of pointers together.. The form an R on palm with pointer finger.
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Tap wrist with two fingers, while thumb holds underside of wrist
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Place main hand flat over other flat hand so that fingertips touch wrists and palms facing towards stomach. Swing front hand at wrist outwards and back again.
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Hold one arm horizontal in front of body with palm up or down. Move other hand towards inner elbow, with hand slightly cupped, palm up and middle finger slightly lower than other fingers. Tap elbow pit with middle finger once or twice.
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Tap ear with pointer finger.
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With one hand flat, palm up and fingertips facing sideways; stand extended pointer and middle fingers on palm and raise hands upwards.
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With little fingers of both hands pointing upwards in front of shoulders and palms facing each other, vigorously shake hands left and right multiple times.
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Combination sign "E" + "Q"
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Tap near eye with pointer finger.
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With pointer fingers on both hands extended and slightly curved, trace eyebrows to centre of forehead.
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With pointer finger only extended from fist and pointing towards eye, palm towards face; move hand across to other eye.
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With pointer finger extended draw a circle with finger around face, starting and ending at chin.
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Hold one hand flat in front of waist, palm up. Start with pointer and middle finger of other hand extended downwards and apart, at chest height above hand. Flip highest hand over and downwards so that the back of fingers end resting on palm.
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With hand spread, and middle finger bent towards you, slide fingertip of middle finger upwards along the side of your body in.
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Tilt fist, with thumb raised and pointing upwards, from side to side.
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Start with both hands flat, palms facing each other, but one hand higher than the other. Move higher hand down and lower hand upwards, twisting hands so that the end palms facing outwards and fingers spread.
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Start with both hands flat, palms facing each other, but one hand higher than the other. Move higher hand down and lower hand upwards, twisting hands so that the end palms facing outwards and fingers spread. Then, with pointer and thumb forming a C shape from fist move hand down at side of body.
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Hold one hand flat, fingers pointing sideways, thumb upwards, palm in front of stomach. With other hand pinch the skin between the thumb and pointer finger while other fingers remain straight.
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Start with both hands palm down and fingers spread apart, slightly curved down, and pointing forward in front of sides. While wiggling fingers, raise hands upwards.
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Hold one hand flat, palm down, fingertips slightly forward, thumb pointing out towards body. With pointer finger of other hand pointing downwards in front of blade of flat hand, near wrist, draw a large arc around flat hand to thumb with pointer finger tip.
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With both hands clenched and facing each other at chest height, move hands downwards twice.
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With both hands flat, palms towards you, fingertips touching; swing fingers at the wrist backward, then return to start. Also signed just bending fingers at knuckles.
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Move both hands, flat and palm up, away from your body
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Point to edge of eye. Draw finger along face to top of ear in a small wave.
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Point thumb upwards from fist.
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With pointer finger hooked over extended thumb tap hand to head, gently, twice.
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Hold one hand flat, palm facing you, fingertips pointing upwards. With you other hand grasp first hand so that thumb holds on to the palm and all other fingers hold the back of hand.
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Slowly tap temple with curved pointer finger three times.
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Place tip of extended pointer finger to ear, then move hand in an arc so that fingertip ends at the corner of mouth.
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Raise fist to ear, palm facing forward and pointer finger hooked. Move back over the ear, bending hand back at wrist. As if tracing the over the ear type of hearing aid.
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With thumb extended, palm towards left chest (as your heart is on your left), and fingers bent towards chest; tap fingertips to the side of chest twice.
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With right hand cupped on left, palms together, move hands forward.
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With palm facing forward and fingers curved forward, move hand forward in an arch.
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Form a circle with pointer finger and thumb and tap fingertips on the back of your other wrist twice.
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Form a circle with middle finger and thumb and tap fingertips on the back of your other wrist twice.
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With pointer finger extended sideways from fist use fingertip to draw a small straight line down the side of upper arm, then straight across, to form a cross.
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Draw curved pointer finger across forehead, then flick out into spread hand above shoulder.
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Sign 'H' (Slide the palm and fingers of one flat hand along the other flat hand.), then 'W' (Thread extended fingers between each other), as one continuous movement.
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Start with hands flat, horizontal, palms up, fingertips pointing towards opposite sides, and one resting on top of the other. Simultaneously move hands outwards in a flat arc so that hands end pointing forward in front of sides.
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Start with fingertips of flat hand touching chest. Pull hand out into fist with thumb extended.
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With hand spread, palm towards armpit, fingers pointing upwards; move hand sideways, away from body while wiggling fingers.
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Hold spread hand in front of chin, wiggle fingers
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With fingers spread, and hand in front of nose, wiggle fingers.
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With little finger extended and pointing upwards at chest, move hand downwards.
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Hold one arm horizontal in front of body with palm up or down. Move other hand towards inner elbow, with hand slightly cupped, palm up and middle finger slightly lower than other fingers. Tap elbow pit with middle finger once or twice.
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With pointer finger curved around extended thumb and touching the palm of the other hand, twist hand forward at wrist.
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Start with hand bent downwards at wrist, fingers together pointing downwards. Tilt hand at wrist so that hand moves upwards and ends with palm facing forward, fingers pointing up.
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Tap upper left arm with flat fingers of opposite hand.
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With palm facing side of leg, and fingers bent so that fingertips and thumb tip are touching leg; slide fingertips up thigh to waist. Thumb may close onto fingers at end.
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With pointer finger extended from fist and pointing towards mouth, start with tip near the corner of mouth and use fingertip to draw a line in front of lips.
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With pointer and middle fingers extended from fist in a 'V', pointing forward; start with pointer finger resting near eye and move hand forward.
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With hand flat, rub fingers in a circle on arm. May also be signed on other appropriate parts of body.
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With both hands in a fist, thumbs at top of fists; tap one fist on top of the other twice.
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Stir extended little finger in cup formed with other hand.
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Pinch pointer finger and thumb together on both hands. Start with fingertips meeting under nose , palms facing forward. Move hands downwards in an arc towards sides.
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With pointer finger extended from fist and pointing towards mouth, start with tip near the corner of mouth and use fingertip to draw a small circle in front of mouth.
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Shake fist (palm facing down) at wrist left and right twice.
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With pointer fingertip and thumb tip touching, all other fingers pointing upwards and palm forward, hand at shoulder height, shake hand left and right 2 or more times.
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Touch extended pointer finger to tip of nose.
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Start both pointer fingers pointing upwards, and thumbs extended and touching at forehead. Bring hands down and out to temples, drawing pointer fingers to thumbs
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With pointer fingers extended from fists, and pointed towards each other, tap finger tips together at the location of the pain.
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Move pointer and middle fingers in a circle, while other hand lies flat in front of first. Then, with pointer and thumb forming a C shape from fist move hand down at side of body.
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Tap palm with extended pointer, middle and ring finger, then extended pointer and middle fingers of both hands and tap one onto the other, twice.
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Tap head with flat hand (mother) then tap extended pointer and middle fingers of both hands together (father).
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Start with both hands flat, palms down, side by side in front of you. Move right hand backwards and then in behind the other hand, so that fingertips end at wrist of other hand.
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Stir extended little finger in cup formed with other hand. Then, with pointer and thumb forming a C shape from fist move hand down at side of body.
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With pointer finger extended from fist and bent towards face (with hand to side of face with palm facing face), tap pointer fingertip to chin and then around cheek and number of times.
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Start with hand flat, fingertips touching chin. Move hand forward while curling fingers into palm.
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With pointer finger curved towards lips, draw hand away from mouth quickly, twisting hand at wrist so that palm ends facing forward.
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Start with pointer and middle fingers slightly apart and curved over back of your other hands wrist. Draw hand upwards and touch fingers to extended thumb.
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Slide flat hand around the top of the other wrist.
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Tap back of hand with bend fingers of other hand twice.
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Tap upper right arm with flat fingers of opposite hand.
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Extend pointer finger and thumb from fist, so that pointer finger points forward and thumb upwards. Drop hand down slightly at wrist, in an arc.
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While other hand points forward at waist, tap pointer fingertip to forehead and then bring downwards to tap against your other pointer finger.
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Starting with hand flat near eye, fingers pointing up, thumb forward. Close fingers to thumb. May be done with one or both hands.
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With fingers spread, palm towards stomach, shake hand up and down quickly. Also signed at location of pain.
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Start with both hands flat, palms facing chest, and open them outwards, like opening a gate
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With hand flat, horizontal, and thumb pointing upwards; tap stomach with hand once or twice.
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Hold flat hand in front of you, fingers upwards, palm out
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With both hands flat and horizontal, fingers pointing forward; start with hands a small distance apart, one slightly more forward than the other. Move hands together, forward then up slightly.
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Start with hand in fist. Form a circle with pointer and thumb (pointer at top of circle). With fingertips facing, but a short distance away from mouth, bring hand towards mouth and flick pointer finger up straight.
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Form a circle with pointer finger and thumb, while all other fingers remain straight. Start with circle tip touching the palm of your other (palm upwards) hand. Bring hand up to mouth opening hand out with fingers spread and palm facing mouth at end.
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Reach out and then draw hand towards you into a fist. As though picking up something.
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Start with pointer finger and thumb extended in an L shape, pointer finger pointing up near ear. Move hand so that pointer finger points backwards, back up and backwards again.
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Tap teeth with curved pointer finger
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Start with fingertips touching, thumbs upwards and wrists apart. Keeping hands in this shape, tip hands over, so that one ends palm up and the other palm down.
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Hold one hand flat, palm down, thumb pointing to body. Tap pointer fingertip of other hand to the middle fingertip of flat hand.
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With tongue pointing out of mouth, and pointer finger extended from fist and pointing towards tongue; move pointer tip towards tongue twice (without actually touching tongue)
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Move curved pointer finger back and forward along teeth
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With both hands in a fist above shoulders, palms facing outwards, move hands left and right simultaneously.
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Hold one had flat, horizontal, palm towards body, and in front of opposite side. Start with other hand in a fist below flat hand. Move fist straight up behind flat hand and spread fingers apart as the hand emerges above flat hand.
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With fingers spread apart, pointing sideways and hand in front of chest (palm facing chest) move hand upwards towards chin then forward under mouth, flipping hand around so that hand ends in front and slightly below mouth with palm upwards. Often opening mouth as hand curves under chin.
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Start with both thumbs up and move hands forward with pointer finger extended.
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With pointer finger pointing upwards, palm forward, shake finger side to side, keeping wrist still.
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With fingers spread, pointing up, tap them on cheek one after the other
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With flat hands in front of you at your sides, palms up, move hands left and right slightly. May be done with one hand.
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With thumb and little fingers extended outwards from sideways, palm down fist, move hand left and right twice.
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Point up and rotate hand in a horizontal circle.
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Extend pointer finger sideways, and thumb upwards from fist. Stoke thumb down chest twice.
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With both hands flat at right angles to each other, palms facing you; tap wrists together twice.
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Tilting at wrist, move fist, palm down, up and down.
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