Virtual Author/School Visits via Skype available also!

PROGRAMS FOR PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 8

                                      

~ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS: Each assembly is tailored to the specific grade level(s).                                                                                       

MEET YOUR INNER CREATIVE GENIUS

(click here for more details)

This dynamic assembly program emphasizes the importance of creativity, imagination, and determination, and includes discussion of the Four R's: Read, Research, 'Rite, Revise.

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!

OTHER PROGRAMS

~ NONFICTION & SCIENCE FOCUS

ROCKIN' RESEARCH! NONFICTION WRITING & RESEARCH:  Using examples from her own publications, Rachelle demonstrates the research process (and how FUN it can be). Rachelle has interviewed explorers, a spy, an astronaut, and a blind artist. Students will discover the excitement of research and in writing nonfiction, and why even fiction requires research of the facts.  For grades 3-8. 

~ 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. The author talks about how story ideas are born, and how even the youngest child can create a book. The simple talk is followed by a spirited, funny, interactive storytelling.

~ THE WALKING FISH: Researching & Writing a Science Novel (Middle School Program)

THE WALKING FISH is a middle grade science-adventure-mystery novel. It is a Children's Book Council/National Science Teaching Association "Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12" award winner. This middle school assembly program discusses the extensive science research that went into the writing of the novel, as well as the author's relevant personal history and experiences. (Several free downloadable classroom guides and activities are available on this website). 

~ 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." 

~ "EXCITING WRITING"

WRITING & REVISION WORKSHOP-- This fun classroom workshop focuses on the creative process, detail, revision and integrating dialogue. Grades 3-5 (Adapted version for grade 2). 

~ INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING by "Mother Goof"

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!

This Connecticut school chose The Tooth Fairy Trap for their annual “One School, One Book” program. For more photos and projects, click HERE.

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! 

Glenwood School students in Wildwood NJ built these amazing tree houses

Students draw pictures of their dream tree house, accompanied by an essay or story.

This Delaware school chose Tree House in a Storm as the basis for several projects.

 Life-size tree house was a
school-wide art project 

Since book is about a hurricane, they also raised over $1000 for Superstorm Sandy victims.

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Click here for the full adventures of Rachelle and a "Flat Stanley" project.