I love doing school visits! Connecting with students about science, writing, books, and dragons is one of my favorite things to do.
Take a look at my programs and see if there’s a good fit for your school. Programs are suitable for ages preK to eighth grade and last about 45 minutes, depending on ages and interest.
Everyone Can Science!
Grades K-Fifth
What makes a good scientist? Curiosity, persistence, and sharing! (Same things that make a good writer!)
This program includes a read-aloud of one of my Picture Book Science books, a slideshow about how I grew from a kid who only liked fiction to someone who writes science books for kids, and a discussion of the science in the book – energy, waves, matter, forces, simple machines, or adaptations. Plus, we’ll do an interactive science demonstration and a Q&A session!
Practice Poetry! (perfect for April, National Poetry Month!)
Grades K-Sixth
Learn about the different types of poetry, practice your own metaphors, similes, and other literary techniques, and write your own poem!
This program builds off my book, Explore Poetry, and includes free activity downloads for later use.
Your Feelings Can Be Dragons
Grades PreK-Eighth
We all have times when we feel sad, depressed, anxious, uncertain, and lonely. These feelings are the dragons we live with. By sharing healthy coping mechanisms – yoga poses, breathing exercises, and describing our feelings using metaphors – we can make those feelings more manageable.
This program includes a read aloud of MAMA’S DAYS, a story about a young girl who tells herself a fairy tale about a dragon to better understand her mother’s moods. We’ll learn some calming yoga poses and breathing exercises and come up with ways to describe sad feelings using metaphors and similes. Our discussion will inspire empathy, understanding, and community.
Speaking Fees
Teachers and librarians: If my fees present an insurmountable obstacle, please contact me so we can work out a solution. Thanks!
In-person Classroom visit, 45 minutes: $200. Each additional classroom visit: $125, up to four per day (note: travel fees may apply for schools beyond 50 miles of Hanover, NH, region)
School Presentation (50-100 students), 45 minutes: $800
Virtual, 30 minutes: $100
Thank you for considering me as a guest speaker! It’s always an honor to meet you and your students!
andi@diehn.net
Andi Diehn 