Now that school is coming to a close, I want to thank everyone who made my school visits possible, from the dedicated media specialists, the creative teachers, the welcoming principals, to the terrific students, parents and PTO’s.
Since a picture is worth a thousand words, I’ve posted recent photos showing how much
goes into making a school author visit successful. These are just of the past few months. Check out more on each of the “My Books” section. Some go back a few years, e.g. the ones where teachers and students decorated each of their doors showing the topics of my books, as well as recent photos of classroom activities. (Check out the amazing art creations in “Over in the Jungle” or the “Frog” collage in “Marsh Music.”)
Planning a good school visit takes lots of time and effort, but it sure pays off in the end.
It’s best when schools book well in advance, so they can plan an event that involves everyone in the school. I’m always impressed when my books are tied into the school curriculum in so many different ways--through math, science, art, music and language arts-- and with the research that kids do about me and my books before my visit.
I hope I have entertained, involved and informed both students and teachers, using my eleven picture books (soon twelve) and hope to do more in the next school year. Thank you so much for all you did to make me feel so welcome (that includes the bottles of water, and tasty lunches!)
Since a picture is worth a thousand words, I’ve posted recent photos showing how much
goes into making a school author visit successful. These are just of the past few months. Check out more on each of the “My Books” section. Some go back a few years, e.g. the ones where teachers and students decorated each of their doors showing the topics of my books, as well as recent photos of classroom activities. (Check out the amazing art creations in “Over in the Jungle” or the “Frog” collage in “Marsh Music.”)
Planning a good school visit takes lots of time and effort, but it sure pays off in the end.
It’s best when schools book well in advance, so they can plan an event that involves everyone in the school. I’m always impressed when my books are tied into the school curriculum in so many different ways--through math, science, art, music and language arts-- and with the research that kids do about me and my books before my visit.
I hope I have entertained, involved and informed both students and teachers, using my eleven picture books (soon twelve) and hope to do more in the next school year. Thank you so much for all you did to make me feel so welcome (that includes the bottles of water, and tasty lunches!)