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School visits and other appearances
Click here to inquire about fees, save a spot on my calendar or otherwise explore your options. I can’t wait to hear from you!
My teaching experience is deep and varied – from the college classroom to the intimate writing workshop. I’ve facilitated children’s afterschool writing programs and have served as a visiting artist to schools, writers’ leagues and summer camps.
Appearances can be catered to your particular school or organization. Some of my most-requested presentations include:
· Read and wonder (For preschoolers and above) – This entertaining session includes readings from my own work and lively group exercises
· From brainstorm to bookshelf (Grades K-2 and 3-6) – Learn about getting a book made, from start to finish
· Living like a writer (5-8 grades) – My own journey to becoming a writer, along with all the positives and pitfalls
· Putting poetry on paper (Small groups only, please) – Active writing workshop with fun, age-appropriate exercises designed to help students produce art in one inspiring session
I also speak to teachers, librarians, parents and aspiring writers -- offering creative insight and motivation. I'd love to work closely with your organization to design sessions that best serve your needs.
A full day’s visit includes 3 or 4 programs of 45 to 60 minutes each. Sponsor’s expenses include honorarium, transportation, lodging and meals. Neighboring schools can arrange to split the cost of a full-day visit.
(Click here to inquire more fully or arrange a visit.)
I am happy to sign books during my visit. Most schools order through my publisher (who provides a discount) or a local bookseller in advance of my visit.
The ideal school visit
I am tickled pink if schools provide:
·An overhead projector and screen and/or a digital
projector
·Well-prepared students
·15 minutes in between sessions, and
time for lunch!
TEACHERS!
Ready to use “A Sock is a Pocket for your Toes” in the classroom? After you read the book aloud, follow with entertaining enrichment activities:
Make-your-own pocket pairs -- Ask students for their own ideas for nontraditional “pockets.” This makes a great group brainstorming exercise. Alternatively, break into teams and try to stump each other with a “pocket” matching game.
Take-it-home treasure hunt – Encourage kids to keep their eyes open -- at home and out in the world -- looking for "pockets". Ask them to bring back a list, poem or collage of ideas that expand on the book’s concept.
The paper pocket challenge – Students fire up their creative brains when they’re asked to create a pocket using just a piece of paper and a paper clip. No tape! No scissors! No staples! The pockets CAN be decorated and should be able to hold something.
Pocket poses – Get physical! Let students create a charade, statue pose or yoga posture depicting a “pocket” from the book.
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