3074
Whitney Ave.
Bldg. 2, 2nd Floor
Hamden, CT 06518
phone: 203-230-8101
fax: 203-230-8131
LESLIE BULION
Author
Leslie Bulion is an acclaimed author of several children's books and the author of adult educational articles. Her personal journey to East Africa in 1998, photography and journal writing led to the writing of “Fatuma's New Cloth”. Ms. Bulion’s newest books include, “ Uncharted Waters” and “Hey There Stink Bug”. “Fatuma's New Cloth” has been selected by the African Studies Association to receive the 2002 Children's Africana Book Award.
A TASTE OF EAST AFRICA (Grades PK-6)
A lively language arts/social studies presentation to schools, full of
the sounds, tastes, smells and sights of East Africa. I love to share
my photographs and experiences from East Africa that helped shape the
story of Fatuma’s New Cloth. During this program, students can try
on kanga cloth, learn kiswahili greeting words and a song and make East
African chai in their classroom.
Length:Pre-k and K: 30-45 minutes: Grades 1-3: 45-50 minutes; Grades 4-6:
50-60 minutes
One-Two Presentations: $560
Three-Four Presentations: $695
Materials: $3 per class for chai
DETAILS DETAILS MAKE WRITING COME ALIVE! (Grades 3-5) NEW
How is a story like a motor? Based on a metaphor from my brand new middle
grade adventure novel, UNCHARTED WATERS, students in this language arts
workshop learn how to create writings that sparkle with rich sensory detail
and their own life experiences. I will tailor this one or two visit workshop
to the needs and interests of students. Length 45-55 minutes per session
2 Sessions: $560
3 Sessions: $695
SCIENCE IS PURE POETRY RESIDENCY (GRADES 3-5) NEW
This integrated multidisciplinary program connects science, language arts and even visual arts. The process is based on Leslie Bulion's own science poetry in her newest book, Hey There, Stink Bug! Students create their own science-based poetry in conjunction with their classroom science curriculum in a four-visit program. The program includes an additional pre-residency session with teachers where we'll choose science content. An optional illustration component can be added in cooperation with the school's art specialist.
INSECTS ARE PURE POETRY RESIDENCY! (Grades 3-5) NEW
Based on the book, “Hey There Stink Bug”, this integrated
multidisciplinary program connects science, language arts and visual arts.
Students create their own insect poetry in a four week,
four visit program. Students can also create artwork and claymation insects
to complement their poetry. Length 45-55 minutes per session Call for
pricing
Curriculum Links:
Language Arts, Visual Arts, Social Studies
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