NCDSA World Down Syndrome Day Classroom Kit
What is World Down Syndrome Day? World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is a global awareness day celebrated every year on March 21st to raise awareness. WDSD is celebrated on the 21st day of the third month because individuals with Down syndrome have a third copy of the 21st chromosome, which gives people with Down syndrome their unique features and abilities.
Classroom Kit Description
NCDSA is a nonprofit whose mission is to empower, support, and connect individuals with Down syndrome across their lifespan. Part of our efforts include education and outreach. These FREE classroom kits are provided to NC classrooms free of charge to increase awareness and inclusion! The Carolina Hurricanes and another private foundation grant graciously sponsor the supplies. To reach beyond our state, we are excited to offer a free digital download of the classroom kit to anyone in the world!
Kits are designed for grades K-5 but may be adaptable to other classrooms. Kits include a lesson plan, media presentation, two classroom crafts, a book about Down syndrome, a note to send home with parents about the lesson, themed baseball cards for each student, and an “Ask Emma” section to submit any lingering questions.
Request a World Down Syndrome Day Classroom Kit
If you live in North Carolina, please complete our registration form to request a classroom kit. We will ship kits across the state, but we ask that you pick up your classroom kit in person if you live near Raleigh or Fayetteville to help us reduce shipping costs.
Outside of North Carolina or Don’t Want to Order a Physical Kit?
If you live outside North Carolina, click below to access the free digital classroom kit. To fully utilize the curriculum, you’ll need the following items: two tubs of Play-Doh, a stamp pad, and the book Cooper is Super and So Are You or the book Just Ask.
Each classroom kit includes a Cooper Murray baseball card. For a donation of any amount to RODS Heroes, you’ll receive your very own Cooper Murray rookie card.
Happy Learning!
We’re so excited to share these resources with you! Please consider sharing this learning opportunity with educators you know—public, private, charter, and homeschool. We’d also love for you to tag us in any social media content at #ncdslliance so we can celebrate your projects and participation! We can’t wait to kick this year off and look forward to serving you again next year! If you have any questions, email the curriculum designer, Ashley Ashcraft, at ashleyeashcraft@gmail.com or the NCDSA at info@ncdsalliance.org.
