Most of me talks
Every day in some way I use my arms and hands and head or other parts of
my body to help me say things.
When the baby is sleeping I hold my finger to my lips. That means,
“Quiet, please.”
In school I raise my hand so the teacher knows I am asking for a turn to
speak.
I place my hand over my heart when I want to show I care about our
country’s flag.
Riding my bicycle, I let people in cars or walking on the sidewalk know
I am going to turn. I signal with my arm.
I like to make the all-okay sign for my friends.
Once in a while I feel shy. It’s hard to answer questions. But I can say
“Yes” or “No” by nodding or shaking my head. If I shrug my shoulders,
that means, “I don’t know,” or “MM—well—maybe.”
Sometimes I just feel like being quiet. That can mean something, too.
And that’s why I say that most of me talks.
