| Program Type | Workshop |
| Art Form | Literary Arts & Storytelling |
| Curriculum Connections | Social and Emotional Learning | Play-Based Learning | Language Arts/Literacy |
| Target Grades | Pre-K | K | 1 | 2 |
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Testimonial
"Leslie has the most wonderful way of working with children. Her ability to teach surpassed all expectations. She completely engaged my students, and I loved the way she encouraged their self-expression and confidence to share."
Veronica, LMS, West Hartford
Veronica, LMS, West Hartford
Description
This program engages young students in playful learning that brings a picture book to life with the arts. Leslie draws on a variety of colorful picture books perfect for participants in early grades (Pre-K, K, 1, 2), providing a joyful experience that encourages a love of reading while developing early literacy skills.
Each workshop includes: an artful and inclusive warm-up game; a picture book experience, pausing on selected pages for fun interactions; a hands-on arts activity (depending on the book, this might involve classroom theater, visual arts, a simple craft, music, and/or movement); and a closing activity to reinforce the message of the picture book. Leslie's playful workshops are designed with the multiple intelligences and sensory exploration to bring words and pictures alive!
Through story and cooperative play, this program builds essential SEL skills in young students as well, encouraging self-awareness, empathy, and positive interactions with peers.
If desired, teachers can select a picture book in advance from a list of suggestions provided by Leslie or request a particular text, topic, or theme from their curriculum.
Each workshop includes: an artful and inclusive warm-up game; a picture book experience, pausing on selected pages for fun interactions; a hands-on arts activity (depending on the book, this might involve classroom theater, visual arts, a simple craft, music, and/or movement); and a closing activity to reinforce the message of the picture book. Leslie's playful workshops are designed with the multiple intelligences and sensory exploration to bring words and pictures alive!
Through story and cooperative play, this program builds essential SEL skills in young students as well, encouraging self-awareness, empathy, and positive interactions with peers.
If desired, teachers can select a picture book in advance from a list of suggestions provided by Leslie or request a particular text, topic, or theme from their curriculum.
Objectives
Program Objectives:
1) To infuse positive attitudes about books and reading in young students through playful learning.
2) To build early literacy skills (such as vocabulary acquisition, alphabet knowledge, and comprehension of book and story components).
3) To encourage SEL skills as students cooperate, take turns, listen actively, explore emotions, and participate with peers.
1) To infuse positive attitudes about books and reading in young students through playful learning.
2) To build early literacy skills (such as vocabulary acquisition, alphabet knowledge, and comprehension of book and story components).
3) To encourage SEL skills as students cooperate, take turns, listen actively, explore emotions, and participate with peers.
Pricing Information
$588 for a full day of workshops (up to 5 classes)
Program Length
45 minutes to 60 minutes per class. Leslie will visit each class separately.
Participants
Leslie can visit up to 4 classes per day. Each class can include up to 25 student maximum.
Technical Specifications
• Set Up: 5-10 minutes
• Break: 5-10 minutes
• Strike: 10 minutes
• Program Space: In the classroom space, I will need open carpet or floor space for sitting and interacting together as a group. There should also be desks or tables for any hands-on arts or crafts activities. Please provide some blank white board or chart paper space.
• Tables/Chairs: Yes, classroom tables or desks and chairs for students.
• Dressing Room: No
• Outside Possible: An outdoor program is possible (weather permitting) if it fits the theme of the picture book selected for the program (such as a seasonal or nature-focused book).
• Venue-Provided Supplies: Some empty table space for materials and white board space for Leslie to use during the workshop. Leslie will bring all other materials needed for the workshop.
• Mobility/Location Needs: This program can take place in the classrooms. I can move from class to class, with about 10 minutes of transition time between classes. If going up or down floor levels, I will need a ramp or elevator to move my props (rolled in a wagon).
• Break: 5-10 minutes
• Strike: 10 minutes
• Program Space: In the classroom space, I will need open carpet or floor space for sitting and interacting together as a group. There should also be desks or tables for any hands-on arts or crafts activities. Please provide some blank white board or chart paper space.
• Tables/Chairs: Yes, classroom tables or desks and chairs for students.
• Dressing Room: No
• Outside Possible: An outdoor program is possible (weather permitting) if it fits the theme of the picture book selected for the program (such as a seasonal or nature-focused book).
• Venue-Provided Supplies: Some empty table space for materials and white board space for Leslie to use during the workshop. Leslie will bring all other materials needed for the workshop.
• Mobility/Location Needs: This program can take place in the classrooms. I can move from class to class, with about 10 minutes of transition time between classes. If going up or down floor levels, I will need a ramp or elevator to move my props (rolled in a wagon).