ASL–English Sandwiching Checklist, Grades K-2

Sandwiching' means teaching a concept fully in ASL first, then showing the English word, then returning to ASL to confirm understanding. Use this checklist to plan and deliver that move with your youngest students, where the goal is to anchor meaning before attaching English print. It guides you to choose one concept, build it clearly in ASL rather than signing and speaking at the same time, show the printed word, and circle back to ASL. It also offers quick ways to check that students truly grasp the idea and can use it, not just repeat a word.