This week I wanted to explore how to count to ten in ASL. Using the website Canva I created a poster that shows the different ASL signs from 1-10.

The Ten Handshapes Used In ASL Numbers Are:

  1. Index finger
  2. Index and middle fingers
  3. Index, middle, and ring fingers
  4. Index and ring fingers
  5. Thumb and pinky finger
  6. Index, middle, ring, and pinky fingers
  7. Index and pinky fingers
  8. Middle and thumb fingers
  9. Index, middle, and thumb fingers
  10. Thumb, index, and middle fingers

ASL Sign Description (Numbers 1-10):

ASL Sign Description chart is from ASL Kids

What Are Cardinal Numbers Vs Ordinal Numbers:

Cardinal Numbers are numbers you use for counting: one, two, three… and so on.

Ordinal Numbers are numbers that are used to indicate position: first, second, third, fourth… and so on. 

So what is the difference in ASL?

In, ASL ordinal numbers 1 through 9 are done similarly to cardinal numbers except they use a little twist of the wrist. 

YouTube Videos That Teach You How To Count In ASL: