PROGRAMS FOR PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 8
~ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS: Each assembly is tailored to the specific grade level(s). This dynamic assembly program emphasizes the importance of creativity, imagination, and determination, and includes discussion of the Four R's: Read, Research, 'Rite, Revise.
"MEET YOUR INNER CREATIVE GENIUS"
This program promises to:
Motivate students to read, write and express themselves
Reinforce classroom instruction (compatible with Common Core)
Help students to approach revisions with a positive attitude
Demonstrate the rewards of perseverance
Have you laughing all the way through!
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
~ SCIENCE & NONFICTION
NONFICTION READING, WRITING & RESEARCH: Using examples from her own publications, Rachelle demonstrates the research process (and how FUN it can be). Also how to "zoom in" on a topic, research, and choose find reliable sources. For grades 3-6.
~ WRITING & REVISION WORKSHOP
WRITING & REVISION RODEO!--"A bumpy but exciting ride!" Focuses on the creative process, detail, revision and integrating dialogue. Grades 2 and up.
~ PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
Special Author Visit programs for the very young; includes storytelling and/or book reading following age-appropriate presentation about making stories. Rachelle touches on the importance of curiosity, creativity, and imagination. With a lively and often hysterical PowerPoint presentation, the author talks about how story ideas are born, and how even the youngest child can create a book.
~ PARENT / FAMILY / LITERACY NIGHT PROGRAMS
"Fostering a Family Reading/Writing Culture": Enlightening
and entertaining evening assembly that shows parents and children how
to bring reading and writing into their every day lives in simple, fun
ways--even for the reluctant readers and writers. Story building group exercize, demonstrating how we come up with
ideas, characters, and details through "brainstorming."
~ STORYTELLING
programs for ages 2-7 : After a simple author talk, "MOTHER GOOF" will make story time come alive with interactive dramatics, story board, masks, puppets,and other props.
~Classroom Guides and various activities related to Rachelle's books can be found by clicking on the specific book covers in the left column. You can also find a full sheet in the "preparing for your visit" link on the right.
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LITTLE ENGINEERS BUILD TOOTH FAIRY TRAPS!
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| After reading The Tooth Fairy Trap, Dozens of K-2 students at a Connecticut
school used their ingenious engineering skills to create their own fairy traps.
They used cardboard boxes, Styrofoam take-out containers, Tupperware, and even
empty water bottles. The fairies were baited with everything from flowers and
candy, to a party, waterslide, and dreamy new home. |
Budding Architects!
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| Glenwood School students in Wildwood NJ built these amazing tree houses |
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| Students draw pictures of their dream tree house, accompanied by an essay or story. |
