How to sign "school" in ASL

How to Sign "School"

“School” is signed by clapping your flat hands together twice, like a teacher clapping books:

• Hold your non-dominant hand flat, palm up.
• Bring your dominant hand (also flat) palm down, and clap it on the other hand twice.
• Make sure it’s a quick, controlled double tap — not loud or sloppy.

Watch a demo here

Tips

• Think of clapping books or papers on a desk — that’s the visual metaphor.
• Keep your hands flat and straight for clarity.

Common Mistakes

• Clapping too hard or loudly — it’s a gentle double tap.
• Using bent fingers — keep hands flat.

Think: “Books closed. Class begins.” That’s school!