Author's Trailer For School Visits

Theresa  Cocci, currently teaches in Reading, PA. She has over thirty years’  experience in the classroom and currently works in early childhood.  Having earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, she has  also earned her Orff Schulwerk Music Certification from the University  of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. 

                                                                              Author Visits

      Author visits are created and are targeted for grades, Pre-K, Kindergarten, First and Second Grades

                      Presentations are listed below and may be customized to fit each grade:

· Read aloud using a Power Point Presentation

· Interactive movement and music activities that encompass the concepts of the story

·  Using my books and “Harry” the messy haired dog puppet, we explore  self-awareness, social awareness,   self-management, relationship skills  and responsible decision making with others.

                                                                          (SEL Emotions)

· Creating rhythm chants using the theme of kindness and caring and adding body percussion 

                     The activities below may be tailored more for First and Second Grade:

· With the use and aid of “story wands”, students think about story elements that help build and write their own stories.

· Using visuals and story map handouts, we’ll work on developing the student’s story 

·  Exploring an author’s journey: identifying edits, proofs, sketches and  rough drafts from my publisher that highlight the steps in creating a  picture book. I will share my own samples of these from my children’s  books in the early stages.

                                                                        What is needed?

- A large projection screen Microphone

- Table  Software available if it is a virtual presentation 

                                                                          Some details:

· An honorarium of $150 is requested for each in person visit and $75 for virtual visits. 

· In person and virtual visits consist of a forty-five-minute presentation, which includes a 15 minute 

  Q & A period. The honorarium includes up to 3 presentations.

· Payment for author visit is due the day of the presentation

· Common Core Standards are encompassed in Theresa’s presentations which include the following:

· Key Ideas and Details-K.1, K.3, 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.3

· Craft and Structure-K.4, K.5, K.6, 2.4

· Integration of Knowledge and Ideas-K.7, 1.7, 1.9, 2.7

·  Registration fee may be paid utilizing credit card,  Venmo (@Theresa-Cocci), Paypal or  check for the date you selected and confirmation e-mail will be  provided.