Hello, friends! I’m Jack Hartmann, and today we’re going to have fun learning some sign language together. Sign language is a special way to talk using our hands. Let’s get started!
To sign “one,” hold up your pointer finger. It’s like saying “one small” in a song. Easy, right?
For “voice,” make a “V” shape with your fingers. The letter “V” is the first letter in “voice.” Place the “V” at the bottom of your throat and slide it up. That’s how you sign “voice”!
“One small voice” comes from your heart. Singing is all about how you feel, and it spreads out to the world. Put your hand over your heart and give a sweet smile. Then, extend your hands outward like you’re singing out a song.
To sign “strong,” make fists with your hands and pump your arms up. Show your muscles as you say “strong!”
For “one by one,” take your pointer finger and move it back. This shows how voices come together, like many voices joining in a song.
To sign “together,” put your hands together with your thumbs up and move them in a circle. This means everyone is together!
When you “sing along,” sing from your heart again and extend your hands outward. It’s like sharing your song with everyone!
For “all the world,” put your hands together in front of you like you’re holding a globe. Move your hands around in a circle to show the Earth.
Remember, all the world will be singing from your heart. Practice these signs, and if you want to learn more, ask your teachers, parents, or someone at home or school. American Sign Language is a wonderful thing to learn!
Thank you for joining me! Enjoy the song and try to sign along!
Sign Language Scavenger Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your home or classroom to find objects that you can sign using what you’ve learned. For example, find one object and use your pointer finger to sign “one.” Look for something that makes a sound and use the “voice” sign. Share your findings with a friend or family member and teach them the signs too!
Sign and Sing Together: Gather with your classmates or family and pick a simple song you all know. Practice signing “sing along” and “together” as you sing the song. Notice how the signs help express the words and feelings of the song. Can you come up with your own signs for other words in the song?
Feelings and Signs: Think about how you feel when you sing or listen to music. Use the sign for “one small voice” by placing your hand over your heart and smiling. Talk about how music makes you feel strong or happy. Can you create a new sign for a feeling you have when you hear your favorite song?
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hey, this is Jack Hartmann again! I thought I’d try to show you the best I can about the meaning and the way we’re explaining sign language. I’m not an expert, but I’ve taken lessons from people who are experts in signing, and I’ll do my best.
To start, for “one,” put your pointer finger up. This represents “one small” in the song.
For “voice,” put your fingers in a shape that looks like the letter “V,” which is the first letter in the word “voice.” Your voice comes from your throat, so place the “V” at the bottom of your throat and slide it up. This is how you sign “voice.”
Now, “one small voice” comes from your heart. Singing comes from how you feel, and it goes out to the world. So, extend your hands outward as if singing out a song. Sweetness or love comes from your heart. Where’s your heart? Right here! Place your hand over your heart and show a sweet smile.
Next, for “strong,” take your two arms, make fists, and pump them up, tightening your muscles as you say “strong.”
For “one by one,” take one pointer finger and move it back as you sign. This represents how the children’s voices will grow together, like all the voices coming together.
To sign “together,” put your hands together with your thumbs up and move them in a circle.
Now, for “sing along,” you’re going to sing from your heart again and extend your hands outward as you do so.
For “all the world,” put your hands together in front of you, as if holding a globe. Move your hands around in a circle to represent the Earth.
Remember, all the world will be singing from your heart. Practice this, and I’m still learning too! If you want to learn more, ask your teachers, parents, or someone at home or school. Check out American Sign Language; it’s a wonderful thing to learn.
Thank you for listening! Enjoy the song!
Now you are going to see and hear “One Small Voice.” Try to sign along and learn it!
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