Learn the Signs for the 50 States in ASL

This video tutorial teaches the signs for the 50 states of America in sign language. It begins with an introduction to the signs for 'STATE' and 'AMERICA' and then proceeds to demonstrate the signs for each state alphabetically, from Alabama to Wyoming. The tutorial provides multiple sign options for some states and highlights the recommended signs used by locals. The video concludes with a brief summary, ensuring viewers have learned the signs for all 50 states.

How is the state of Alabama signed?

• Handshape-A>5 from forehead to chin

• Handshape-H around the face

• fs-ALA

• Handshape-A down both sides of mouth

Which handshape represents Alaska?

• Handshape-C to represent mountains

• Handshape-H around the face

• Handshape-X going outward and then downward

• Handshape-A>5 from forehead to chin

What is the recommended sign for Colorado?

• Handshape-C to represent mountains

• fs-COLO

• Sign COLOR and then fs-DO

• Handshape-O in circles

How is the state of Hawaii signed?

• Handshape-F on side of chest

• Handshape-A down both sides of mouth

• Handshape-W from the shoulder

• Handshape-H around the face

Which handshape is used for Illinois?

• fs-KAN

• fs-IOWA

• fs-IND

• fs-ILL

How is the state of Maine signed?

• Handshape-F on side of chest

• Handshape-X going outward and then downward

• Handshape-H around the face

• Handshape-C to represent mountains

What is the sign for Montana?

• Handshape-M for both hands representing mountains

• Handshape-H around the face

• Handshape-C to represent mountains

• Handshape-X going outward and then downward

How is the state of New York signed?

• Handshape-C to represent mountains

• Handshape-Y to represent subway

• Handshape-H around the face

• Handshape-X going outward and then downward

Which handshape represents Texas?

• Handshape-H around the face

• Handshape-X going outward and then downward

• Handshape-C to represent mountains

• Handshape-Y to represent subway

What is the sign for Wyoming?

• Handshape-C to represent mountains

• Handshape-H around the face

• fs-WYO or Handshape-W>Y for both hands

• Handshape-X going outward and then downward