Kevin White
_ Kevin is an energetic, “hands-on” speaker who engages children with entertaining and educational presentations. His emphasis on making reading and writing enjoyable combines music, singing, and books in an appealing presentation full of fun. Kevin is a motivated author, teacher, and musician whose love for the art of reading and storytelling comes alive with every group.
Kevin is also available for family assemblies and writing workshops.
FOR CHILDREN
Presentations are broken down by grade level(s) to assure that students are engaged in an age-appropriate manner. Smaller audiences also allow for greater student participation. Sessions vary in length depending on student age. Please allow 5 minutes between sessions for the author to arrange props and collect his thoughts.
FEES
$1000 for a full day, up to four presentations plus travel over 60 miles.
*Contact Kevin for Professional Development fees
Kevin is also available for family assemblies and writing workshops.
FOR CHILDREN
Presentations are broken down by grade level(s) to assure that students are engaged in an age-appropriate manner. Smaller audiences also allow for greater student participation. Sessions vary in length depending on student age. Please allow 5 minutes between sessions for the author to arrange props and collect his thoughts.
FEES
$1000 for a full day, up to four presentations plus travel over 60 miles.
*Contact Kevin for Professional Development fees
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_Sample Activities:
Pre-1st: Reading Count Down with Farmer Brown Singing Old McDonald Interactive reading of Chasing Watermelons Discuss story sequence Reading One Lonely Tree Singing Six Little Ducks Creative movement 2nd-4th: Discuss story ideas and form Interactive reading of Chasing Watermelons Writing process Interactive reading of No Dragons Allowed Reading Stubby Pencil Noodlehead Group story addends Questions for the Author 5th-8th: Discuss story ideas and form Interactive reading of Frog Soup Ideas and images Reading from The Whisper Stone Ideas from experience Writing process Interactive reading of No Dragons Allowed Group Story Experience This is the Parrot Creative writing booklet for students Questions for the Author |
What Teachers Are Saying About Kevin:
"Kevin was awesome! Loved his enthusiasm! He not only had the attention of 100 students, but all the adults in the room too!"
-Julie Huntz South Maple / Gaylord, MI "Interactive, amusing, and reinforced importance of reading, writing and imagining." -Cathy Stilwell Cadillac, MI "The story was entertaining, the illustrations engaging and he was great with the kids!" -Tammy Sweanson Elementary Teacher "I loved your book. I loved the guitar and songs you sang with the children. You can tell you're good if kindergarteners sit and listen attentively, and they did!" -Denise Hodges Kindergarten Teacher "We really enjoyed how you included music with your presentation. I was able to use your writing techniques with my students during our writing workshop lesson. The students were very excited to start writing stories like a 'real' author! Thanks!" -Lisa Werth Kindergarten Teacher "You kept the kids' attention for the whole 40 minutes through your storytelling, singing, and interactive story. Great lessons on rhyming and parts of a story!" -Bonnie Peterson Kindergarten Teacher "You reinforced the same writing process that we use! This will certainly help the kids as they become "real" authors too!!" - Margy Dewey Elementary School Principal "He was so knowledgeable, personable, entertaining...The time flew by and my kids were highly engaged!!!" -Christina Warren Kids help tell the story! One of Kevin's most popular activities is the interactive story: No Dragons Allowed! 
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"This is the Parrot" interactive
