A Sampling of Programs for School Visits!
Sensory Storytime, PreK-K:
An interactive read-aloud, sensory exploration (Sound: is it loud, or quiet? Smell: is it pretty, or stinky? Touch: does it feel soft, hard, crinkly, or squishy?), and a drawing activity, approximately 20-30 minutes.
Sensory Storytime, K-2:
An interactive read-aloud, sensory exploration (name that attribute for sounds, textures, smells) activities, a Q&A session, a book signing, and a drawing activity, approximately 60 minutes.
Buzz, Brrrr, Boing! Grades 1-3:
An interactive read-aloud, sensory exploration (attribute awareness) activities, a Q&A, a book signing, and an exploration of the onomatopoeia found within the story. Students will be encouraged to brainstorm examples of this type of figurative language and have the opportunity to incorporate it into a writing activity.
Writing Mindfully, Grades 2-3:
An interactive read-aloud, sensory exploration (attribute awareness) activities, a Q&A, a book signing, and an introduction to writing with attention to the sensorial qualities of the environment and items found in nature.