Author Sheri Bell-Rehwoldt Available for School Visits and Workshops
For full visit info, visit Sheri's web site: http://www.bell-rehwoldt.com/Tooth%20Fairy%20School%20Visits.html
All About the Tooth Fairy
*A reading of You Think it's Easy Being the Tooth Fairy?
You think it's easy being the tooth fairy? Think again—of stormy nights, dangerous pets, pearly whites hidden in pajama pockets or wrapped in dirty tissues, to say nothing of all those thousands of teeth falling out all over the world every single day. The tooth fairy's nights are long and hard. But she's up for it. She never misses a tooth. How does she do it? For the first time ever, she reveals everything right here!
Basic suggested activity component:
Preschool (4 years old and up): Singing of "toothy" songs, Group game activity ("Tooth Fill" game*), Taking the Tooth Fairy's Do/Don't Pledge; Independent worksheet activity (coloring of Tooth Fairy picture)
Elementary school (up to 8 years of age): Singing of "toothy" songs, Group game activity (Tooth Fairy "Concentration" game), Craft Project (Wall Hanging of the Tooth Fairy's Do/Don't Pledge), and/or Group writing activity ("The Tooth Fairy's Close Call" story ); Independent writing activity (Tooth Fairy Thank You Letter)
*"Tooth Fill" game involves children covering a tooth-covered board with miniature marshmallows, based on their rolls of dice. Best used in small groups of 2-4 children. Reinforces counting, patience, good sportsmanship.
*Add on: All About Teeth
A discussion of healthy tooth/gum care, hands-on demonstration.
Unlike some animals, humans grow only two sets of teeth. The first set appears when we're babies, the second forms when we're five to 12 years old. These 32 "adult" teeth will last us a lifetime—if we keep them in good shape with daily brushings and flossings. Discussion of foods that are good for
our teeth, those that are really bad—and how cavities form. Can also include an "experiment" that demonstrates the destructive affects of plaque.
*Add on: The ABCs of Creating a Picture Book
Understanding the picture book process. Appropriate for older elementary school grades as well as middle school and high school students.
How does a picture book get published, anyway? Students will learn how Sheri came up with the idea for her tooth fairy book, and how she interacted with her editor, publisher, and illustrator. Sheri will discuss the basics of picture books (formatting, page counts, importance of language, illustratable action on every page, etc.), before walking students through the development of their own picture books in class. This option best with at least two half days (one a delayed follow-up visit), so that students have time to develop and storyboard their books before having them critiqued by Sheri during a group exercise. Sheri can also be available for one or more virtual visits/online chats during this process.
REMINDER! When's the best time to schedule author visits about the tooth fairy? Throughout the school year, of course! But keep in mind that February is National Children's Dental Health Month!
What would you do if your friend copped off with the man you loved? Wouldn't it break your heart? Abbie is heartbroken when Richard prefers her lovely French pen friend Colette over her.
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