Learn Numbers in Sign Language: 31 Free ASL Numbers PDF Worksheets

Learning sign language numbers is one of the quickest ways to be successful in learning the language. Numbers 0-10 are pretty intuitive.

ASL is the 4th most common language in the United States. While originally developed for deaf people and hard of hearing, now many parents teach it to babies before they have spoken language.

And, for reasons not fully understood, many autistic students who lack verbal skills, can express themselves using ASL.

My own son who is now a teenager, has very few verbal expressions but has many things he can say in ASL.

Numbers in Sign Language

Teaching numbers in sign language is also a math skill, even if the child doesn’t realize it.

Part of learning math and numbers is being able to quantify things—like being able to not just know the number 2 and say the number 2, but can you visualize what 2 of something looks like?

But when you are doing the sign language sign for 2, you are holding up 2 fingers. Thus, it reinforces what 2 of something look like. Make sense?

Sign Language Numbers 1-10

Starting with 1-10 is where most people start when learning ASL numbers. This is an area where participants can have early success in this new skill. From there you can build to learning colors in sign language or other common words like thank you in ASL.

Here are some free ASL Number worksheets you can print and use. They include coloring pages which can make learning sign language more fun and more inviting for kids.

In addition to the sign language number skills, there are many other skills that can be reinforced. I have them listed below the free PDF worksheets.

The PDF worksheets for sign language numbers can be used at home or at school. They may not be sold or used commercially, per the terms of the clip art.

After you learn the ASL numbers, you may want to learn the ASL alphabet for fingerspelling, colors in sign language, or other common words in ASL.

Sign Language Numbers 1-20

For example, the number 50 is signed by holding up the “5” hand shape and then quickly changing it to the “0” hand shape. To help understand the numbering system, it’s helpful to practice counting up to 100 and beyond.

In conclusion, learning numbers in sign language is a valuable skill that can enhance communication with the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. By focusing on hand shape, movement, rhythm, and the numbering system, you can build a strong foundation in signing numbers in ASL.

Whether you attend a class, work with a tutor, or use online resources, practicing regularly and using numbers in real-life situations is the key to mastering this skill.

Happy signing!