Our World Down Syndrome Day Classroom Kit is a free resources for teachers to create awareness and teach students about Down syndrome while promoting kindness and inclusion. Each kit contains two books donated in a student's name to permanently keep in the classroom, as well as a packet of grade specific activities, lessons, stickers and swag for students and teachers.
Classroom Kit Activities & Resources for Students Pre-K to Second Grade
For students in grades Pre-K to Second, we have a few resources to choose
from that we think work best in the classroom and at home. At this age
we include some information about Down syndrome, but focus more on
accepting and celebrating each individual’s differences and promoting
kindness and inclusion. You may choose to use all or just a few of these
resources depending on your class schedule and needs. The handout included with your kit has a short description of each activity. Below are the links for each activity described.
WDSD Classroom Kit Note Home
Classroom Kit Activities & Resources for Students Third to Fifth Grade
For students in Third to Fifth grade, we have a few resources to choose
from that we think work best in the classroom and at home. At this age
we include information about Down syndrome and the science behind
it while also teaching students lessons of acceptance and inclusion. You
may choose to use all or just a few of these resources depending on
your class schedule and needs. The handout included with your kit has a short description of each activity. Below are the links for each activity described.
What is Ds? PowerPoint Presentation
Banana DNA Experiment Video Demonstration: Banana DNA Experiment (The experiment is in the back of the book, Secret Code Inside You.)
Making Connections Activity & Worksheets 3 - 5