Sandwiching: Teacher Checklist

Sandwiching is a bilingual strategy where you introduce a concept in ASL, briefly show the English word or short phrase, then return to ASL to reinforce meaning, building a clear link between concept and print at the word level. Use this checklist to plan and reflect on your instruction. It covers choosing the key vocabulary to sandwich, establishing meaning in ASL first, keeping the English brief and purposeful, and using the strategy only when it helps rather than for every word. It also prompts you to release responsibility so students make the ASL to English connections themselves. Use it to keep sandwiching concise, purposeful, and student-centered.