| Become An Author/Illustrator! Residency |
Mark Stankiewicz explains and demonstrates the process of writing and illustrating a children’s book. Students begin by listening to his original story “HIC” about a boy who can’t get rid of the hiccups. Mark shows the class his mock-up of the illustrations for the book and they discuss what is involved in writing and illustrating a book. Students will write a story and illustrate it, using the techniques they learned, creating a children’s book of their own. The culmination of the residency may be a visit to younger grades where they will read their books to the children. Length of residency depends on the complexity of the project. Grades 4-8 |  | Character Building Through Storytelling | This 3-10 day residency uses a mix of stories and creative dramatic games to spark interactive discussions about the values that help an individual be a positive force within their community.
This residency is customized to fit a school’s goals, and would include such topics as Respect, Tolerance, Responsibility, Trustworthiness and other ethical values. Students will create a definition of each character trait and experience the concept through told narrative, role-playing and personal story.
Students enjoy the interaction and creative nature of these workshops, while learning valuable lessons that apply not only to their school community, but life beyond the classroom. Grades K-6 | | Circus Science | Participants will learn circus skills that demonstrate the Fundamental Principles of Science in this fun and exciting residency.
Subjects, and the skill that applies include: the center of gravity-hand balancing; internal balance-wire-walking; centripetal force-rope spinning; balance and centripetal force-plate spinning; flight and air pressure – boomerangs.
This is a great program to enhance the science curriculum in schools.
Also makes a wonderful Camp or Library Series. Grades K-6 |
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