Signing Time Dictionary

Over 400 common signs, including the top starter sings for your baby!

Each sign includes a video, teaching notes, and downloadable flashcards to make learning easy.

Search Dictionary



Snake in Sign Language

Learn how to sign snake in ASL (American Sign Language). Are you scared of snakes or do you think they are kind of cool?

  1. Bring one hand up to your mouth. Point your pointer and middle fingers forward, slightly bent, and tuck the other fingers back.
  2. Move your hand forward in a wavy motion.
  3. This sign looks like a snake’s forked tongue moving forward as it explores. Use this visual to help you remember the sign.

Teaching Tips – to learn how to sign snake in ASL

  • Kids learning the alphabet can use sounds to help them. For instance, S is for snake. Say “ssssssss” and sign the letter S. Then sign snake! S for snake!
  • Why does a snake have a forked tongue? What does a snake use that tongue for? Look up the answers together and sign snake… show his forked tongue!

Transcript:
Snake! Your two fingers move out like a snake’s tongue. Ooooo snake.

Want to improve your family’s signing? Learn more with our fun lessons.

Scroll to Top