author/illustrator presentations
I'll share the excitement of writing and creating picture books, showing lots of pictures and telling stories. Creating stories is the focus, but overcoming learning problems is a second theme. I'll share my own childhood struggles learning to write, and show how all students can use their natural drawing and telling skills to put their own stories on paper.
As one teacher said "... a wonderful artist AND story teller but to share your difficulties as a child in school with students is so helpful!"
residencies - visual tools in the classroom
Got reluctant readers and writers! Try Tellingboards, a simple verbal and visual approach to writing all students enjoy!
Give students with different learning styles a powerful learning tool for writing, reading, note taking and more.
Let me show your students how familiar tools, drawing and telling, help them grow their ideas on paper. Then let your students show you how alternative visual verbal tools pull all learners into the literacy circle.
Residencies can be custom designed to meet your needs, for one classroom or multiple grade levels. We can focus on reading, writing, or explore the way visual tools support learners in content areas.
