Using Historical Fiction in the Classroom
Social Studies can come alive for students when it is integrated with literature. This workshop explores the rich menu of historical fiction for elementary readers and strategies for incorporating these novels into your classroom. Participants will receive a packet of information and activities.
Audience: K-6 teachers
Recommendation: maximum 35 participants
Time Frame: two hours
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"I LOVED this presentation! ...awesome new ideas!" "Fantastic!"
"Presenter was first rate. Wonderful, energetic and informative. I learned a great deal."
The presenter has had many years of experience inspiring the reluctant writer, as well as challenging the gifted writer. This workshop can be tailored for teachers or students and takes participants through the process of writing including brainstorming, revision, and writing a final copy.
Audience: K-12 teachers and paraprofessionals
Recommendation: maximum 35 participants
Time Frame: two or three hours
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Management and Discipline – Inviting Positive Behaviors
When success is expected in a positive and well-structured environment, the rate of learning is increased. This workshop presents the process of developing a ridicule free environment in which the teacher invites and encourages the students to behave and learn in a positive atmosphere. Participants will receive a packet of useful information and strategies.
Audience: K-6 teachers and paraprofessionals
Recommendation: maximum 35 participants
Time Frame: 2 hours
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Making Inclusion Work in Your Classroom
"I wish my niece could have had her as a teacher."
Because of the increasingly diverse make up of today's classrooms, inclusion is becoming more and more prevalent in general education classes. This workshop presents a variety of ways to incorporate inclusion while maintaining a positive climate in a well-managed classroom. Topics will include:
- collaboration
- co-teaching
- responsibilities of the general educator
- management and discipline.
Audience: K-6 teachers and paraprofessionals
Recommendation: maximum 35 participants
Time Frame: 2 hours
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"Wow! She could teach me anything."
"Best workshop I've been to in a very long time."
The workshop presents methods for accepting, supporting and celebrating children from all cultures. Topics include:
- Walking in another's shoes
- Creating a ridicule-free environment
- Using patience, humor, time and hope
- Integrating literature that represents student cultures
Audience: k-12 teachers, paraprofessionals and all school staff
Recommendation: maximum 35 participants
Time Frame: 2 hours
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Guest Speaker: Language, Literacy, Literature and Diversity: Creating a Multicultural Classroom
Invite Sibby Falk to present her seminar about Using Historical Fiction to Promote Diversity.
Audience: All school staff
Recommendation: maximum 35 participants
Time Frame: one hour
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What is more motivating for students than to meet the author of a book they have read? This workshop can be tailored to your school’s needs and can include a large group presentation of the author’s books and process as well as small group presentations of the writing process. The titles Freedom's Fire. Council Fire and Lettie's North Star will be discussed and can be made available for purchase.
Audience: 3 - 6 grade students
Time frame: 1 hour (or multiple 1 hour presentations)
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