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I love visiting with students, reading my stories with them, and sharing my passion for nature and the environment!
Many of these children are working on their own stories! We talk about ways they can make their stories even stronger by using "the writer's toolbox," which includes the use of active, vivid verbs, strong beginnings and endings, and showing (not telling) how a character may be feeling. We discuss story ideas, revising, and the path a story takes to publication.
I offer several fun, engaging Power Point presentations that can be modified, depending on the grade level of students and teacher preference.
Having raised monarchs for years, I offer a presentation on the monarch life cycle, followed by a reading of my first picture book, MR. MCGINTY'S MONARCHS. Younger students enjoy a presentation that includes slides of my silly horse, Jack. This gives them background information on the inspiration for my second picture book, A HORSE NAMED JACK. I always
allow time to read with the children and answer questions. Here are a few words from teachers about past visits:
My kids loved hearing Linda talk. They learned a lot about butterflies and hearing about some of her tips as an author.
~ Mrs.Julie Hoppe-2nd grade
Linda shared her passion for butterflies and their life changes in a developmentally appropriate way (2nd grade) with our students. Her visuals and stories were engaging and fun. The students really enjoyed her book as well. Thanks for sharing your love for science and learning with us here at Shiocton Elementary School.
~ Miss Schmidt-2nd grade
Linda showed our students how to put into practice all of the strategies that we have been working on. She did it by engaging them in her story and empowering them.
~ Mrs.Jill Krohlow-4th grade
Shiocton Elementary’s Kindergarten through Fourth Grade classrooms were treated to the most delightful presentation of Mr. McGinty’s Monarchs, a beautifully written and illustrated story written by Mrs. Linda Vander Heyden. Linda shared her passion and mission for monarchs beginning with a very inspirational, interesting and informative power point on her own story and the life cycle of monarchs. In the fourth grade classroom, she shared some tools from her author’s toolbox which enhanced their writer’s workshop lessons and experiences. Students at all levels were engaged and eager to ask questions, share connections and thoroughly enjoyed her book! We’re looking forward to Linda’s return visit in the spring with her newly published book, A Horse Named Jack!
~ Ms. Wendy Pfundtner K-6 GT Coordinator/Teacher
FEES:
$700 + travel* - full-day (4 presentations, class story time, Q&A)
$350 + travel* - half-day (2 presentations, class story time, Q&A)
* Rates do not include travel costs such as mileage and hotel (if needed for extended travel).
* My hope is that all children can have the opportunity to visit with authors and illustrators (and be inspired to write stories of their own)! If your school has certain budgetary needs, please contact me to discuss.
* If you are interested in scheduling a visit, please contact me via this website or email [email protected]
Many of these children are working on their own stories! We talk about ways they can make their stories even stronger by using "the writer's toolbox," which includes the use of active, vivid verbs, strong beginnings and endings, and showing (not telling) how a character may be feeling. We discuss story ideas, revising, and the path a story takes to publication.
I offer several fun, engaging Power Point presentations that can be modified, depending on the grade level of students and teacher preference.
Having raised monarchs for years, I offer a presentation on the monarch life cycle, followed by a reading of my first picture book, MR. MCGINTY'S MONARCHS. Younger students enjoy a presentation that includes slides of my silly horse, Jack. This gives them background information on the inspiration for my second picture book, A HORSE NAMED JACK. I always
allow time to read with the children and answer questions. Here are a few words from teachers about past visits:
My kids loved hearing Linda talk. They learned a lot about butterflies and hearing about some of her tips as an author.
~ Mrs.Julie Hoppe-2nd grade
Linda shared her passion for butterflies and their life changes in a developmentally appropriate way (2nd grade) with our students. Her visuals and stories were engaging and fun. The students really enjoyed her book as well. Thanks for sharing your love for science and learning with us here at Shiocton Elementary School.
~ Miss Schmidt-2nd grade
Linda showed our students how to put into practice all of the strategies that we have been working on. She did it by engaging them in her story and empowering them.
~ Mrs.Jill Krohlow-4th grade
Shiocton Elementary’s Kindergarten through Fourth Grade classrooms were treated to the most delightful presentation of Mr. McGinty’s Monarchs, a beautifully written and illustrated story written by Mrs. Linda Vander Heyden. Linda shared her passion and mission for monarchs beginning with a very inspirational, interesting and informative power point on her own story and the life cycle of monarchs. In the fourth grade classroom, she shared some tools from her author’s toolbox which enhanced their writer’s workshop lessons and experiences. Students at all levels were engaged and eager to ask questions, share connections and thoroughly enjoyed her book! We’re looking forward to Linda’s return visit in the spring with her newly published book, A Horse Named Jack!
~ Ms. Wendy Pfundtner K-6 GT Coordinator/Teacher
FEES:
$700 + travel* - full-day (4 presentations, class story time, Q&A)
$350 + travel* - half-day (2 presentations, class story time, Q&A)
* Rates do not include travel costs such as mileage and hotel (if needed for extended travel).
* My hope is that all children can have the opportunity to visit with authors and illustrators (and be inspired to write stories of their own)! If your school has certain budgetary needs, please contact me to discuss.
* If you are interested in scheduling a visit, please contact me via this website or email [email protected]
