Emoji’s can help us express how we’re feeling! In honor of World Emoji Day, download our activity sheet and help the emojis figure out what they’re feeling!
Summer of Stories
Join New York City Children’s Theater as we celebrate the power of stories all summer long! Join us for read alouds and activities based on some of your favorite children’s books! Check back every Monday for a new story!
Create Your Summer Reading List
There’s nothing better than reading a good book! Download our activity sheet and write the names of books you want to read this summer!
Last Day of School Word Search
Congratulations on a wonderful school year! Download our activity sheet and get ready for summer by completing our word search!
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble | Read Aloud and Craft
“One of his hobbies was collecting pebbles of unusual shape and color. On a rainy Saturday during vacation, he found quite an extraordinary one.” See what happens in our story then make your own magic pebble with us!
Chicken Big | Read Aloud and Craft
“In no time, the big chick was stomping back to the coop with the missing eggs…‘Our hero!’ they all clucked.” See what happens in our story and then make your own paper plate chicken with us!
Ribbit! | Read Aloud and Craft
“Once upon a time, there was a pond that was home to a family of frogs. It was their pond and they were very happy living there. But one morning they discovered a surprise visitor…” See what happens in our story and then make your own paper plate pig with us!
Tiny T-Rex and the Impossible Hug | Read Aloud and Craft
“My arms are still tiny and my hugs are still tiny, but I will do my very best because you are my very best friend.” See what happens in our story and then make your own paper bag t-rex with us!
Farewell Floppy | Read Aloud and Craft
“Floppy, that’s my rabbit. That’s his name because of his ears. They don’t stand up straight like other rabbits’.” See what happens in our story and then make your own paper plate rabbit with us!
It’s a Tiger! | Read Aloud and Craft
“Wait a minute. That looks like…” See what happens in our story and then make your own popsicle tiger with us!
The Storm Whale | Read Aloud and Craft
Find out what happens when Noi finds a whale washed up on the beach after a storm – then make your own whale!
Escargot | Read Aloud and Craft
Join one little snail as he goes on a big adventure to find the salad at the end of the book – then make your own snail!
Giraffes Can’t Dance with Mackenzie
Gerald just wants to dance but as a giraffe, it’s hard! But with a little encouragement, Gerald learns anything is possible. Join NYCCT Teaching Artist Mackenzie to read the book and act out animals!
Thank You, Omu with Miranda
When Omu makes her delicious stew everyone wants some! And Omu graciously shares. But what happens when there’s none left for her? Join Miranda, NYCCT’s former Arts Administration Apprentice, to read the book today.
Found with Kim
Bear finds a lost stuffed bunny and is determined to bring the bunny home. But Bear quickly becomes attached to the bunny so what happens when they find the bunny’s owner? Join NYCCT Teaching Artist Kim to read the book and learn some new words in ASL.
Farewell Floppy with Kim
Our main character is ready to say farewell to Floppy, their bunny best friend – or are they? Join NYCCT Teaching Artist Kim to read the book and learn some new words in ASL.