How to sign “Teachers” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Teachers” instead
Step by step
- Shape both hands into flattened O handshapes, fingertips touching thumbs.
- Hold both hands up near your forehead.
- Move both hands forward about six inches.
- Change both hands into flat palms facing inward.
- Sweep both flat hands straight down past your torso to finish the PERSON ending.
Practice tip
Plural of “Teacher” — sign the base sign (often repeated) for more than one.
Fingerspell “Teachers”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.