School Visits

		Catherine Weiskopf - Programs

Programs For Kids

Money Math

This program is based on my book Lemon & Ice & Everything Nice. Let me make Math sweet and fun. Learn how to make change, have sales, count money and more. Working with money uses a lot of skills and what we know about money can help us with other problems also. Besides everyone loves money! Grade level appropriate 1st and 2nd grade.

Math Superheroes

Elexus Estimator and Maverick Measurer are two superheroes that love to estimate and measure. This workshop will teach kids when to estimate and when to measure; how to use Maverick's measuring tools; and how to use some superhero estimating tricks. Finally, they will learn how estimating and measuring can work together to support each other. Can be adapted to be appropriate for grade level 2nd through 5th.

Chinese Holidays

Celebrate the Chinese New Year and learn about China. Learn some Chinese words and have a parade complete with a fierce dragon. All the children will be given lucky money envelopes and lessons on how to use chopsticks.

The Great Error Treasure Hunt

The idea comes fast but it takes a long time to perfect a book. Join me on an error treasure hunt where we look for what is wrong and ways to correct it. I will bring published stories and books so they can see how much they changed from start to finish.

Programs For Adults

The Three Stages of Being a Writer (Princess, Maid and Mom)

Complete with crown and polish I will explain the three necessary stages of writing.

Everything I Need to know about Writing I Learned from my First Book

The idea comes fast but it takes a long time to perfect a book. Even when it's sold it still needs to be changed. What they changed in my book and why? Editors can teach us a lot about writing.

Bad Experiences or Good Writing Material--The Therapy of Writing

The bad things that happen to us are great writing experiences. It is also very therapeutic to write. Using my article of Beanpole and my Brio article I will talk about why they make good stories and how to make your bad experiences into great stories.

Cost

Programs based on 45 minutes per presentation.

One Large Group Presentation (up to 75 students)	$200
Two or more Large Group Presentations (up to 75 students each)	$150 per presentation
One Classroom Presentation	$150
Parent/Teacher/Professional Organizations	$200 per presentation

Mileage fees of 45 cents per mile are extra. Minimum mileage is $10.00.

If you are more than 75 miles from Dallas , Texas , you will also need to provide travel (if other than car), food, and lodging if needed.

Speaking Engagements and Teaching Experience

Radio Disney

Trietsch United Methodist Church

Pocahontas Community Library

Palmer Community Library

Forest Vista Elementary School

NC/NE Texas Chapter of Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrators

Collin County Community College (computer science classes)

Girls Soccer Coach

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