A lesson dedicated to March 21, World Down Syndrome Day, was held for first-graders of the Levi-Yitzhak Schneerson Jewish Lyceum No. 144.
“The students of grade 1-A did not stay away from this important date – during the lesson, the children learned what Down syndrome is, why it occurs, and how important it is to support people with this genetic feature,” says the head teacher of the lyceum, Tatyana Sirotkina. “To dispel myths and show that we are all different but equal, the class teacher warned parents in advance that their children should wear multi-colored socks. This simple but symbolic gesture is part of a worldwide flash mob demonstrating support and solidarity with people with Down syndrome.”
The Jewish Lyceum considers it very important that from the very beginning of their education, children learn that Down syndrome is not a disease, but a genetic trait that makes people special, so that children understand that people with Down syndrome are just like everyone else, they have their own talents, dreams, and feelings.
“Now that children know more about Down syndrome, they will be able to calmly communicate with their peers who have this feature, perceiving them for who they are,” summarizes the educational hour, head teacher of the Lyceum, Tetyana Sirotkina.
The events were held with the support of the Jewish community of Dnipro.
