2025 World Down Syndrome Day Classroom Kits are COMING SOON
2025 World Down Syndrome Day Classroom Kits are COMING SOON for request! WDSD Classroom kits are FREE kits for educators in the DFW area with a student with Down syndrome in their classroom or school to help them celebrate and raise awareness about Down syndrome. Thanks to a generous donor, shipping has been covered this year.
Each kit includes 1 age-appropriate book (Different—A Great Thing to Be by Heather Avis) donated in the student’s honor to keep permanently in your classroom as well as a parent/teacher guide of grade specific (PreK-2nd or 3rd-5th) activities and lessons and swag for the students.
Because of assembly and shipping time, Classroom Kit orders must be received by MARCH 3, 2025 (while supplies last) in order to receive a kit by World Down Syndrome Day. Quantities are limited. Questions? Please contact Hannah Fredette (hannah@downsyndromedallas.org).
P.S. We recommend checking with your child's teacher or administrator before ordering- they may have already requested one!
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I ship the classroom kit?
You can ship the classroom kit directly to the school or to your home for you to deliver to your child’s classroom. Pickup is not available. We often recommend shipping it to your home and delivering it to your child’s teacher to ensure a smooth delivery.
What is included in a WDSD Classroom Kit?
Each kit includes:
One age-appropriate book: Different—A Great Thing to Be by Heather Avis, donated in the student’s honor to remain permanently in the classroom.
Parent/Teacher guide: Grade-specific (PreK-2nd or 3rd-5th) activities and lessons.
Swag for students.
Digital download: A Down syndrome awareness curriculum filled with activities, lessons, and resources, including:
Down Syndrome KWL Chart
Discussion Cards
Rock Your Socks activity
And more!
Resources and activities will be sent to the emails provided at checkout. This curriculum is ideal for teaching elementary students about Down syndrome, friendship, and acceptance.
Do I need a credit card when ordering?
World Down Syndrome Day Classroom Kits are free. A credit card is only required if you combine your order with our Rock Your Socks campaign, as prices and shipping charges will apply.
My child is in a 7th-grade class. Can I still order one?
WDSD Classroom Kits are designed for Pre-K through 5th grade. While we provide links to websites, videos, and additional resources, you may want to consult your child’s teacher to determine if the kit would be a good fit for their classroom. Please note the wristbands included are youth sizes and may not be suitable for older students.
Do you have anything for high school students?
We do not offer a WDSD Classroom Kit for high school students. However, if you or your child’s teacher would like access to additional Down syndrome resources (e.g., websites, videos, and more), please contact Hannah Fredette at Hannah@downsyndromedallas.org.
I live in another state, can I still order a WDSD Classroom Kit?
We love that you're interested; however, our kits are only for teachers in the DFW and surrounding suburbs. If we see kits being ordered from other states, we will cancel the orders. Please reach out to your local Down syndrome organization for resources and information surrounding WDSD.