Invite me to speak at your primary school
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Are you looking for a published author to visit your KS1 children? I'm a professional speaker and trainer, with a history of volunteering with children from all backgrounds. I love to bring my passion for writing into primary schools by delivering educational, entertaining sessions based upon my own original writing. I'm currently available for sessions to celebrate the following events:
To book your 60-minute session, please drop me an email using the button below. It'll be fantastic to hear from you. |
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Choose your session 🏖️🐶🪰
1. Beach Toys We'll explore my seaside poem 'Beach Toys' inspired by the poetry of A. A. Milne. A child forgets to bring their toys to the beach, but thankfully their family members embrace their inner animals to entertain the child. We'll use the poem as an opportunity to discuss inspiration, portmanteaus, and morals. The class will also experience listening to poetry with their eyes closed to discover the benefits this can bring. The session will end with a hands-on illustration task. The children will be invited to draw the animals from the story using their imagination. 2. Yvette Wants A Pet! We'll enjoy my playful poem 'Yvette Wants A Pet!' inspired by the nonsensical rhyming poetry of Dr Seuss. Yvette desperately wants a pet, any pet, but her dad has endless objections. We'll use the poem as an opportunity to discuss similes, structure, and rhyming. The class will also appreciate the art of performance, and how a poem can be brought to life with multiple readers. The session will end with a fun rhyming game. The children will pick a word at random from a "lucky dip" bag, then try to think of rhyming words. 3. The Wee Wise Weevil We'll read my didactic poem 'The Wee Wise Weevil' inspired by the books of Julia Donaldson. A weevil meets a sad house fly who longs to be a more impressive type of fly. The weevil lends a comforting ear, then teaches the house fly a valuable lesson. We'll use the poem as an opportunity to discuss titles, alliteration, and repetition. The class will also perform the poem along with me. We'll use the "I try, you try" approach, along with some funny actions. The session will end with a creative writing activity. The children will be asked to design and draw their own alliterative character. Costs 🐖 1 x 60-minute session - £100 2 x 60-minute sessions - £175 3 x 60-minute sessions - £225 4 x 60-minute sessions - £300 These costs include any handouts required for the session, a printed copy of my poem for every child, and a takeaway homework sheet. I always cover my own travel expenses, and I don't need to charge VAT. My approach 🎓 I deliver engaging classroom-based sessions, with lots of interactive discussions and activities. I have an engaging and entertaining approach to presenting, so the children will listen, learn, and laugh in equal measure. My sessions begin with a fun overview of being an author, with plenty of opportunity for the children to participate. I will then perform one of my original children's poems for the class, before exploring a few of the literary devices used within the poem. Each session culminates with a classroom activity, during which I will circulate and talk to every child. And finally, I'll read a bonus poem at the very end... with a little help from the teacher! Every session is supported by a visual, memorable, and informative slide deck. I will also provide each child with a copy of my poem to keep, and an optional homework sheet with fun tasks. In addition, I will share a full lesson plan with the school before my visit for extra reassurance. My experience 📚 I have a wide range of experience in the three areas below. Put together, I hope these make me a reliable choice as a guest speaker. 1. Published author 2. Professional speaker 3. Children's volunteer You can find further details about each of these areas below. 1. Published author
2. Professional speaker
3. Children's volunteer
Get in touch 👋 To book your 60-minute session, please drop me an email using the button below. I'll happily answer your questions. I can also find time for a short call if that will help your decision. Sometimes it's easier to chat! |
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