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two red velvet chairs in front of a brick background. on the right, cecilia sits holding two dolls, one with a wheelchair and one without. On the left chair, a book titled “it’s okay to be different” is displayed next to a puppet of a service dog.

MAKING FRIENDS
PreK and 1st grade

A playful, interactive classroom presentation introducing differences and disabilities using dolls or small hand puppets, adaptive equipment, song, storytelling, and American Sign Language. Early learners discuss what it means to be a friend, help a puppet character navigate feelings around being teased, and learn that everyone is connected by the need for friendship and inclusion.

Program length: 30 - 40 minutes


PUPPET SHOW
2nd through 5th grade

A theatrical puppet show with large, multicultural kid-sized puppets and smaller sock puppets. The show focuses on inclusion, differences/disabilities, and character development. Student audiences interact directly with the teaching artists in engaging, honest discussions, leading to a deeper, more personal understanding of belonging.

Program length: 45 - 55 minutes

Cecilia, and renaldo present at the front of the classroom, with mindy as puppeteer. Mindy and cecilia both wear masks and nyc kids project t-shirts.


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in a classroom, two young students learn puppetry techniques with the help of two Nyc kids project sock puppets. mindy, in the background, helps the students hone their newfound skills.

SCHOOL RESIDENCIES
Small groups

Multi-week residencies for individual classes featuring simple puppet creation, puppetry techniques, improvisation, and storytelling. Weekly exercises allow students to explore issues with their puppet characters including identity, community, bullying, and gender. As students develop their characters, creativity, cooperation, and empathy are encouraged.

Program length:  45-55 minutes


 
 

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  • About/
    • About the Project
    • Videos
    • Puppets
    • The Team
    • Our Board
    • Volunteer With Us
  • Programs/
  • News/
    • Updates
  • Connection Corner/
  • Our Partners/
    • Community Connections
    • Sponsor Organizations
    • Annual Report
  • Events/
    • 10th Anniversary Gala - June 10, 2025
    • Past Events
  • Donate/
  • Contact Us/

NYC Kids Project

NYC Kids Project is a social justice arts organization advocating acceptance and inclusion. Performances and classroom programs use theatrical puppets, storytelling, sign-language, adaptive equipment and facilitated dialogue to focus on character development and anti-bullying issues. Audiences are encouraged to examine attitudes surrounding disabilities and differences, fostering empathy and awareness of commonalities


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