International Day of Persons with Disabilities Fact File
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"International Day of Persons with Disabilities Fact File" is written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 7-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
2 pages in this set
International Day of Persons with Disabilities fact file for 2nd to 5th grade: when, who started it, why, how many people, and ways to celebrate. Part of our International Day of Persons with Disabilities holiday activities collection.
How do I use this resource?
Read it on or before December 3, then take the class on a walk to look for ramps, captions, braille signs and elevators at school.
What students will practice
- Gives 2nd grade students seasonal counting, vocabulary, and fine-motor activities themed around Christmas and Easter.
- Builds early counting and matching skills alongside coloring and cutting practice that strengthens pencil control.
- Works as low-pressure seasonal filler for the days around a holiday break, not core skill instruction.
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FAQ
How do I use the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Fact File?
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Read it on or before December 3, then take the class on a walk to look for ramps, captions, braille signs and elevators at school.
What is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Fact File?
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Page 1 covers the date (December 3), who created it (the United Nations in 1992), why we have it and how many people have a disability (about 1.3 billion, or 1 in 6). Page 2, How Can We Celebrate?, suggests Learn, Look around and Include, and defines accessible, barrier and inclusion.
Can I use the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Fact File at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 2nd Grade to 5th Grade International Day of Persons with Disabilities resources are there?
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3 printable resources, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are International Day of Persons with Disabilities resources for?
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These are written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 7-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these International Day of Persons with Disabilities resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 2nd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 2nd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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