Get your little one ready for election day with this read aloud of Vote for Our Future that explores what voting is, the history of voting, and why it’s important.
Vote for Our Future with Caitlyn Read Aloud | Read Aloud
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Back to School
De Aquí Como el Coquí with Andrea | Read Aloud and Activity
NYCCT is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our new read aloud of De Aquí Como el Coquí! Join NYCCT’s Associate Director of Education Andrea to read the story and learn a new song!
Why Not You with Lauren Melissa | Read Aloud and Activity
To celebrate the beginning of the school year, NYCCT invites you to dream big and then answer the question “why not you?” Join Lauren Melissa for a read aloud of one of our favorite children’s books!
What Makes You, You!
In the book Why Not You? by Ciara and Russell Wilson, we’re invited to explore all of the potential we have! What do you see in your future? Download our printable activity sheet today and fill your heart up with all of the qualities that make you special!
What’s Your Dream for the Future?
In the book Why Not You? by Ciara and Russell Wilson, we’re invited to dream about the future! What do you see in your future? Download our printable activity sheet today to draw your dream of the future!
Hello Goodbye Dog
To celebrate the first day of school in NYC, join NYCCT Teaching Artist Caitlyn for a read aloud of one of our favorite back to school stories: Hello Goodbye Dog!
DIY Craft | Make a Mosaic Apple with Us!
For today’s Back to School craft we’re making a sweet, but healthy, snack you might give to your teacher in school or enjoy yourself from your remote classroom: an apple!
I Promise Read Aloud with Caitlyn
Today is the first day back to school for many students in NYC! Whether you’re learning in person, online, or both, NYCCT is wishing you an amazing school year and kicking it off with this read aloud of I Promise from Caitlyn!
DIY Craft | Make a Bookworm with Us!
Who’s ready to go back to school?
Whether you’ll be in person, online, or both, you’ll definitely be reading some really good books this year. Let’s celebrate all of the great books you’ll be reading by making our own bookworms!
Back to School Scavenger Hunt!
It’s almost time for kids in NYC to go back to school!
Whether you’re going to school in person, online, or both, the beginning of the school year is always a fun and exciting time!
Take a look at the picture of the classroom below and then play our scavenger hunt!
DIY Craft | Make a Paper Plate School Bus with Us!
For today’s Back to School craft we’re making a school bus!
Play a Back to School Game with Caitlyn!
Zara and her dog, Moose, are best friends! Moose loves hellos, but when Zara starts school again, he needs to say goodbye. Or does he? Moose follows Zara to school, but Zara’s teacher says dogs are not allowed!