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molly Piper! books and Programs

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It was obvious to all of us that you possess a passion for your craft and that you possess an unusual ability

to touch children with your work. You presented wonderfully simple ideas which the teachers will apply

to their own lessons in the future . . . wonderfully simple but profound strategies.

~ Jim McNally, Principal, Cedar Wood Elementary, Bothell, WA

 

 

Could it be that the richest path to learning great reading and writing skills is filled with many kinds of activities? From what I've seen, the answer is yes. Yes!

 

 

Take, for example, a look at these cookies! There is more to cookies than meets the eye or the tastebuds. Finding new ways to look at them may just turn on some lights. Aha!

 

 

Molly's portable sandbox and all its toys has inspired ingenious creations by budding young writers. The elements of surprise and play move  children to want to participate in learning and writing. Being encouraged to exercise their own natural creativity is like fresh air

and sunshine to them - far more meaningful and important to them than good test scores. But

scores improve nonetheless when

play is allowed.

 

  Young Authors Day
 
The purpose of this program is to get your kids excited about  reading, writing, and discovering new things about themselves. The really important focus of this day is on your students and their latent abilities. Because of this, even the most reluctant writers find new windows open up inside their minds. They are inspired to write! 
     The early morning all-school assembly is a spirited slide presentation with student participation. Students get to see how personal experience, research, playfulness and imagination are all necessary parts of writing and illustrating. The very little kindergarteners, enthusiastic students, bored and reluctant learners, even seasoned sixth graders are all touched by inspirations from nature, science, art and some of Molly's own books and experience. You will see your students go back their classrooms eager to write!
     The assembly is followed by hands-on workshops - not just two or three sessions, but back-to-back workshops for each grade level. These are hands-on experience for the kids, with paper and pencils in their hands. They ask questions, do creative brainstorming, and work on writing and drawing. They get to see how these skills can enhance all areas of their schoolwork. Teachers have often told me how amazing it is to see how much can happen, one child at a time, in so short a time.
     For fees and scheduling, please contact us.
 
Books and Blankets
 
This is one very special and meaningful hour! It is an evening program for those kids who are so jazzed they convince their parents to bring them back to school right after supper! It is a slideshow and hands-on workshop that adds wonderfully to the creative inspirations of the day. It offers insights, understanding and support to students, families and your school community.
 
Additional Days
 
To involve all or some of your students in further adventures in writing, art and creative thinking, your school may wish to book additional days. Discounts available. Contact us to schedule. 
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Somewhere along the line we learn that . . .  play is not work. Not so. Play is an essential part of life [for adults as well as children] and an even more essential part of creativity. Tinkering . . . is how many inventions came into being. So go on. You have my permission. Play. ~ Graham Rawlinson