Kids Diversity & Inclusion Reading Program (Ages 4-6)

174 Brady Avenue,Hawthorne NY 10532

12 July, 2021

Description

Join us for a fun and interactive summer reading program focusing on diversity and inclusion! OCA Westchester & Hudson Valley, with support from the India Center of Westchester, is offering a unique 2-week book reading program for children ages 4 to 6. (Registration for the reading program for children ages 7 to 9 will open shortly. Check back soon!) Our interactive lessons allow children to celebrate diversity in America, be proud of their identities and develop empathy. Lessons will include a short sing-a-long or breathing exercises followed by book reading with a Q&A discussion. Our goal is for children to feel empowered by their uniqueness, embrace the differences of others, and lean on calming strategies recommended by Mindful Schools (www.mindfulschools.org) during stressful times. Lessons will be led by OCA-WHV's reading program leader, Al Lee, and a fun team of teen interns. Examples of books that may be used are: Sesame Street's We're Different, We're The SameThe Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad & S.K. AliCora Cooks Pancit by Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore The Name Jar by YangSook ChoiOur Class is a Family by Shannon OlsenIndoor space is very limited. Pre-registration with $60 payment is required. Reserve your family's spot now to guarantee a space! Financial assistance is available. Please email us at [email protected] to sign up for the financial assistance program. Our six interactive classes are held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 11am. The last class will end, on Friday July 23, with a short certificate ceremony at 11:30am. This event will take place in person at the India Center of Westchester (www.indiacenter.us). Please note the following: There is a risk of exposure to COVID-19 at all in-person events. Participants assume all safety risks and agree to hold OCA-WHV and India Center of Westchester harmless for all incidents including exposure to COVID-19.Participants must wear masks at all times, regardless of vaccination status. Violators will be asked to leave the event and will not be permitted to register for future events.We will be using a projector to ensure our young participants can view each page of the book during the reading. While OCA-WHV will be providing mats, participants are welcome to bring their own mats, towels, or blankets. Classrooms are cellphone free zones. No exception. For children ages 7 to 9, we are offering a 2-week reading program in August.