What are personal gestures?

Personal gestures are special ways people move their bodies to show how they feel or what they mean, like a secret language you use just for yourself or your best friend.

Imagine you're playing with your favorite toy, and you're really happy. You might raise both hands up in the air, like you're giving it a big hug. That's a personal gesture, it’s how you show happiness when you’re having fun.

Now imagine you drop your toy, and it breaks. You feel sad. Maybe you lower your head and cross your arms, like you're hiding from the sadness. That's another personal gesture, it’s how you show sadness when something goes wrong.

Everyone has their own special ways of moving or looking to show how they feel inside, just like you have your favorite way to play with your toys. These are your personal gestures, a fun and friendly way to talk without using words!