Fitting in at school can be tough for anyone who’s a little bit different, but rather than tease, bully, or make fun of this six-year-old because of his disability, these kids came together to do something inspiring for their deaf classmate.
Zejd Coralic found it impossible to interact with his classmates or make friends because his hearing disability made communicating with other kids extremely difficult. To try to help the situation, school teacher Sanela Ljumanovic decided to teach the entire class sign language so Zejd would never feel left out.
In just three months since starting their sign language lessons, all of the first graders at the Osman Nakas primary school in Bosnia have learned the basics, which has made a huge difference in making the classroom more inclusive for Zejd.
Aside from helping Zejd make friends, the teacher explained that the lessons were also making the students more open and sensitive to others with disabilities.
“We are all happy as we are learning a new language. The goal, however, is also to teach Zejd to read lips … he is a good kid, a smart kid,” she said.
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[Featured image credit: AP Photo/Amel Emric]