Here are some other tips on how to prepare for a great visit:
One month in advance:
Read, Read, and Read!
Appoint one or more educators - the media specialist, reading specialist, or classroom teacher - to visit
each classroom and talk about my work. The more the students know about an author, the more they'll
appreciate and benefit from the visit.
Plan an itinerary for the visit day, accounting for presentations, breaks, or special events. E-mail the
itinerary to me in advance so I can look it over and discuss any issues with you. Send the finalized
itinerary to all the staff in your school so they'll be aware of the day's events. Contact your local
newspaper about the visit. Place a blurb in the school newsletter publicizing the event.
One month in advance:
Read, Read, and Read!
Appoint one or more educators - the media specialist, reading specialist, or classroom teacher - to visit
each classroom and talk about my work. The more the students know about an author, the more they'll
appreciate and benefit from the visit.
Plan an itinerary for the visit day, accounting for presentations, breaks, or special events. E-mail the
itinerary to me in advance so I can look it over and discuss any issues with you. Send the finalized
itinerary to all the staff in your school so they'll be aware of the day's events. Contact your local
newspaper about the visit. Place a blurb in the school newsletter publicizing the event.
Visit Preparation
Preparation is the key to a
successful visit!
When preparing for a school visit, the
first and most important step is to
make sure I know what your goals
are. I need to know the age, grades
and number of students. Some
schools prefer more entertainment
while others want a more serious
learning experience. I am willing to
provide what you're looking for, but I
will never know unless you tell me!
successful visit!
When preparing for a school visit, the
first and most important step is to
make sure I know what your goals
are. I need to know the age, grades
and number of students. Some
schools prefer more entertainment
while others want a more serious
learning experience. I am willing to
provide what you're looking for, but I
will never know unless you tell me!
The Day of the Visit
Make sure you know in advance what is
needed in the way of props (i.e., a slide
projector, easel and markers, white board,
or microphone) and have them ready.
Provide water and help locate restrooms or
the teachers' lounge during breaks, and
coordinate lunch plans. (Will I eat in the
lounge or with the students? Will staff have
lunch with me?) Have teachers monitor
students' behavior during presentations.
Ask teachers to move quickly to deal with
any disturbance. Share with me your
favorite "quiet" signal (one hand in the air,
a clap sequence, etc.) so I can call for
quiet if it's needed.
Make sure you know in advance what is
needed in the way of props (i.e., a slide
projector, easel and markers, white board,
or microphone) and have them ready.
Provide water and help locate restrooms or
the teachers' lounge during breaks, and
coordinate lunch plans. (Will I eat in the
lounge or with the students? Will staff have
lunch with me?) Have teachers monitor
students' behavior during presentations.
Ask teachers to move quickly to deal with
any disturbance. Share with me your
favorite "quiet" signal (one hand in the air,
a clap sequence, etc.) so I can call for
quiet if it's needed.
or mail in your order with a
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10 To 2 Children's Books
Events/Cobb/Library Set
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PO Box 5173
Clinton, NJ 08809
check payable to
10 To 2 Children's Books
Events/Cobb/Library Set
10 To 2 Children's Books
PO Box 5173
Clinton, NJ 08809
| Children's Book Author Daryl Cobb |
| Daryl Cobb is inspiring children to read and write! |
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& Music and Storytime Shows (K-8)
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The Week of the Visit
These are a few things that can be
done to get the students excited about
banner in the school lobby where
students, teachers, and parents will
illustrate a scene from one of my
books. Hang the illustrations on the
classroom or hall walls. Write stories
that they can share with me. Keep
encouraging students to read my work
and them talk about it.
Ask them to prepare questions for the
author. Talk to the students about the
importance of being a good audience.
Remind them of what kind of behavior
you expect from them in the assembly.
These are a few things that can be
done to get the students excited about
banner in the school lobby where
students, teachers, and parents will
illustrate a scene from one of my
books. Hang the illustrations on the
classroom or hall walls. Write stories
that they can share with me. Keep
encouraging students to read my work
and them talk about it.
Ask them to prepare questions for the
author. Talk to the students about the
importance of being a good audience.
Remind them of what kind of behavior
you expect from them in the assembly.
After the Visit
I love to know if the students enjoyed
the assembly so encourage them to
older students to discuss my work by
comparing and contrasting it with other
authors'. Have the teachers and other
faculty provide me with feedback. Did
you and the students enjoy the visit?
Would you have done anything
differently? It can be e-mailed to me at
darylcobb@darylkcobb.com . Your
feedback helps me provide the highest
quality program.
I love to know if the students enjoyed
the assembly so encourage them to
older students to discuss my work by
comparing and contrasting it with other
authors'. Have the teachers and other
faculty provide me with feedback. Did
you and the students enjoy the visit?
Would you have done anything
differently? It can be e-mailed to me at
darylcobb@darylkcobb.com . Your
feedback helps me provide the highest
quality program.
special display or cart in the
library. If your library is not
stocked with my books then
contact me directly or purchase
them right here, library sets have
been made available by my
publisher at a large discount. It
includes 14 books and my
children's music CD "Dreaming."
library. If your library is not
stocked with my books then
contact me directly or purchase
them right here, library sets have
been made available by my
publisher at a large discount. It
includes 14 books and my
children's music CD "Dreaming."
| The students make their own illustrations of clouds to go with "Boy on the Hill" |
| The students put their names in story titles and then illustrate them |
| "Lilly the Ladybug" |
| Daniel Dinosaur stood six feet tall |
| Daniel Dinosaur is on the wall |
| Bill the bat art project |
| Join the Adventure an Read! |
| Bill the bat shirt |
| The students all signed this Happy Birthday Banner |
Those who put the most into a program,
are the ones who get the most out of them.
| Library Book Set |
$116.00 per set