PRESENTATIONS
To schedule a presentation, please contact me.
Presentations are 30-45 minutes long.
Presentations are 30-45 minutes long.
Change the Oil, Rotate the Tires
Enjoy a presentation designed to excite students about writing. Discussion of general writing ideas and writing styles will show that every author has their own way to make a story come to life. Ideas of how to start a story and develop it will be discussed. Most children hate the thought of rewriting, but after hearing "Change the Oil, Rotate the Tires", students realize that editing is an important part of the process.
Fill the Piggy Bank
What is the single most important activity in building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading? You may be surprised to hear what you can do at no cost. When, where, why, and how to select books, ideas for keeping kids excited about reading, and filling their "vocabulary piggy bank" will be discussed. Fill the Piggy Bank is for children and adult groups. (Please specify if your request is for adults or students).
More Than Just Reading
Ideas discussed about how Joyce Holton Crawford's books can be used as teaching tools in your classroom and/or how parents can best utilize the books. Make your reading experience more than just reading.
When I Was a Kid
What do wish you had asked your parents or grandparents about thier life? What do think your children and grandchildren would like to know about you? Begin your work on "When I Was a Kid" so you can give your children an idea of your life experiences. You wil be given ideas of how to get started and what things would be important to include in your life story.
Presentation Video
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Presentation Endorsement
I am writing on behalf of Tara Heights Elementary, a K-6 public school of 400 students, to express the wonderful experience the students and staff had with Mrs. Joyce Crawford during an author visit.
Mrs. Crawford visited with the students, during grade level sessions, about how she tuned up her writing to become a published author. Joyce also led students with questions to use during their writing to develop story ideas, discussed tips that she utilizes which will help improve their writing. Students and staff were able to take their time with Mrs. Crawford and then immediately return to the classroom to continue the writing experience they had. Mrs. Crawford not only gave writing skills that aligned with the national standards but, also included vocabulary and terminology that reinforced the classroom curriculum.
In the evening, Mrs. Crawford gave an informative presentation on the benefits of “Reading Aloud” to children and the parents’ job in making children successful readers.
Mrs. Crawford was prompt and well organized. Joyce had a great rapport with the children and understands how children learn and makes them all experience success.
I appreciated the opportunity to work with Mrs. Crawford and I would highly recommend Mrs. Crawford to you without reservation.
-Mrs. Pat Zeimet, Principal
Tara Heights Elementary, Papillion, NE
Mrs. Crawford visited with the students, during grade level sessions, about how she tuned up her writing to become a published author. Joyce also led students with questions to use during their writing to develop story ideas, discussed tips that she utilizes which will help improve their writing. Students and staff were able to take their time with Mrs. Crawford and then immediately return to the classroom to continue the writing experience they had. Mrs. Crawford not only gave writing skills that aligned with the national standards but, also included vocabulary and terminology that reinforced the classroom curriculum.
In the evening, Mrs. Crawford gave an informative presentation on the benefits of “Reading Aloud” to children and the parents’ job in making children successful readers.
Mrs. Crawford was prompt and well organized. Joyce had a great rapport with the children and understands how children learn and makes them all experience success.
I appreciated the opportunity to work with Mrs. Crawford and I would highly recommend Mrs. Crawford to you without reservation.
-Mrs. Pat Zeimet, Principal
Tara Heights Elementary, Papillion, NE