school, library, conferences & presentations
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PreK, Kindergarten, Library, 15 min.
Counting Little Geckos Story Time
“Thank you for a wonderful story time.” - Dawna
"Thank you--great presentation." - Miss Carmen
Ideally limited to one class per presentation.
Interactive, book reading with rain stick, gecko song and
hand stamp, book signing
Grades 1 - 2, 30 min.
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The Life of an Author
Q/A about being an author.
Reading Guess Who's in the Desert and He's Your Daddy
Grades 3 - 6
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WOW Writing/Tips for Young Authors, 45 min.
Interactive! My most popular presentation. Secrets that lead to quality writing, based on 5 yrs. experience scoring grades 3-11 standardized test essays. Two classes may be combined.
"I've heard nothing but praise from my faculty and students!" - Elaine
"It was amazing, exciting, and you also made me giggle!" - 3rd grade student
"Thanks for the awesome advice. I think we will get awesome scores on our AIMS test." - 5th grade student
“Yesterday you presented Ace AIMS Writing to my son’s class and he came home raving about you! I’m a literacy coach at a school in Phoenix and would love to bring you here to
talk to our third and fourth grade students.” - Jennifer Cooper
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A full day includes a maximum of four presentations. . If neighboring schools wish to split the cost of a full-day visit, I can spend the morning at one school and visit the other in the afternoon, giving two presentations at each school.
Please allow 10-15 minutes between sessions and remember to factor in time for lunch and book signing.
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smart board
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computer or overhead/
document projector -
large white screen or wall
area for viewing -
room which can comfortably accommodate audience and can be darkened (Please no gym or cafeteria settings.)
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small table
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chair
equipment
needs
fees
In Phoenix:
15-30 min. presentations: $100 each
45 min. presentations: $300 each
In State:
Add $100 to fees + expenses for travel, lodging, and meals.
Out of State:
Full day: $1,500 + expenses for travel, lodging, meals
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Store Visits, Free
Book readings after which children can have their
hand stamped with a gecko and/or a roadrunner and
have their books personalized.