Preschool story time

International Day of People with Disability

IDPwD Storytime Takeover is a story time session that helps children and families learn about disability and inclusion. Recommended age: 3+

What to expect:

• International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations observed day held on 3 December each year.
• IDPwD Storytime Takeover is to recognise International Day of People with Disability and to raise awareness of disability.
  This story time will include reading books depicting different disabilities, songs incorporating AUSLAN key word signs and activities, to promote awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.
• Preschool story time is an interactive session with multiple stories, songs and movement. Each session will include literacy activities such as singing the alphabet song and learning the ‘letter of the week’. 
• Children are invited to join in with actions, sing along, and read together with a parent or carer. 
• The program is facilitated by a library staff member.  
• At Torquay Library the group size can vary between 10 and 30 children, depending on who turns up on the day.
• The content is designed for children aged 3-5 but all preschool ages are welcome.  

Bookings and supervision:

• Bookings are not required – you are welcome to drop in on the day!
• Children must be supervised by a responsible person (adult or carer) in our libraries and our programs.

Further information: If you have any questions about this program, please contact the library on the details below.

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