I have developed school programs for all ages from pre-K through 6th grade. My goal is both to help children develop a love reading and encourage them to discover the delights of creative writing.
I donate 20% of book sales to schools to help offset the cost of my visit.
Usually I visit two classes in the morning and two in the afternoon, with time scheduled sometime during the day for book signings. There are four programs available which may be mixed-and-matched to fit the needs of your school:
Pre-K to 1st Grade:
All About Bugs
I read my picture book, Oh No, Woolly Bear to the children, then have them perform the story as a puppet show. We then have discussion about bugs in winter and conclude with a question and answer period.
What a great experience for the kids! They loved it!
~First Grade Teacher
Grades 2-4:
Story APCs
Following a reading of Dragon Dilemma, I lead a discussion on the “APCs” (action, problem, conclusion) of the story and use creative writing exercises and games to help students discover their own writing voice.
Grades 5-6
Creating Fantasy Worlds
Depending on whether the class has read Turtle Island or not, we have a question and answer period about the book or a general discussion about creating a fantasy world. I then lead them through a writing exercise to create a fantasy world of their own. At the end of the class, we have a question and answer period.
Your activities were thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by my class. Thank you! .~Fourth Grade Teacher
One-On-One With Young Writers
Instead of one of the classroom sessions, I will, at your request, do up to six 10-minute critique sessions with students who wish individual help with their writing. This is a plan ahead activity with the students’ work being sent to me at least two weeks before my visit.
Thank you for sharing your expertise with our future authors!
~Fifth Grade Teacher
For more information or to schedule a visit contact me here.
