ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "SPRING BREAK" in American Sign Language (ASL), first sign "SPRING" with both hands showing growth and blooming motion, then sign "BREAK" by making a breaking motion with both hands.
📖 Word definition
A vacation period in the spring, typically lasting one or two weeks, when schools and universities suspend classes.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: For "SPRING": closed fists that open to spread fingers. For "BREAK": both hands in fist shape, then open.
- Starting Position: "SPRING": hands at waist level. "BREAK": hands together in front of chest.
- Movement: "SPRING": push up while opening hands to show blooming. "BREAK": pull hands apart with snapping motion.
- Path: "SPRING": upward growth motion. "BREAK": horizontal separation showing something breaking apart.
- Hand Orientation: "SPRING": palms face up as hands open. "BREAK": palms face each other, then away.
- Facial Expression: Happy and excited expression, showing anticipation of vacation time.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Signing too fast: Take time to clearly show both "spring" and "break" components.
❌ Wrong spring motion: Show upward blooming growth, not just opening hands.
❌ Weak break motion: Make decisive snapping motion to show clear break.
❌ Forgetting facial expression: Show excitement and happiness about vacation time.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I'm going to Florida for spring break."
How to sign: Point to self → sign "go" (index fingers point and move forward) → fingerspell "F-L-O-R-I-D-A" → sign "for" → sign "spring break".
"Spring break starts next week."
How to sign: Sign "spring break" → sign "start" (index finger twists in palm) → sign "next" (open hand moves forward) → sign "week" (index finger slides across palm).
"Students love spring break vacation."
How to sign: Sign "students" (fingertips on palm, then move away) → sign "love" (arms cross over chest) → sign "spring break" → sign "vacation" (thumbs at armpits, wiggle fingers).