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It can be a bit tricky to work both assemblies and three workshops into the schedule of a busy school. So I've posted these sample schedules to show how it can be done. Your school day probably works differently than these samples, but they'll give you a starting point.
I tell all schools that I am happy to do workshops with any grade, but that if they have to choose (and the time constraints usually force a choice), they should concentrate on the upper grades for the workshops, since they're the ones that are doing more complicated writing.
But any grade will benefit from the smaller group sessions. I leave that up to you.
In addition to the schools shown here, I have presented to K-2 schools. I have received many compliments on my ability to connect to kids of any age.
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School # 1: K-5 school with all-day kindergarten
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9:15 - 10:00
10:00 - 10:15
10:15 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:15
11:15 - 12:00
12:00 - 1:15
1:15 - 2:00
2:05 - 2:50
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First assembly: grades K-2 (45 min)
break to change audiences
Second assembly: Grades 3-5 (45 min)
15 min break to move to workshop room
Workshop #1: 45-minute Grade 4 workshop
Lunch
Workshop #2: 45-minute Grade 3 workshop
Workshop #3: 45-minute Grade 5 workshop
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Here, the school decided to concentrate the workshops on the upper three grades. We were able to get a workshop in before lunch. I don't require an hour-long lunch, but whatever the amount of time, I'll use it to finish up the morning's drawings. Feel free to adjust the times to fit your school day.
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Note: if the workshops are in a different room than the assemblies, please allow for 15 minutes to me to change rooms. |
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School #2: K-5 school with morn./aftern. kindergarten
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8:30 - 9:15
9:15 - 9:30
9:30 - 10:15
10:15 - 10:45
11:00 - 11:45
11:50 - 12:35
12:40 - 1:05
1:10 - 1:40
2:00 - 2:45
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First assembly for K-2nd grade (45 minutes)
15 minute break to change audiences
Second assembly for 3rd - 5th grade (45 minutes)
30 minute break to move to workshop room
Workshop #1: for 5th grade
Workshop #2: for 4th grade
lunch
Mini-session for afternoon kindergarten
Workshop #3: for 3rd grade
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These workshops were held in a music room. Since this school had morning and afternoon kindergarten, I stopped by in the afternoon to invent a story, since they didn't come to the assembly in the morning. That kindergarten visit should be 20-30 minutes long.
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School # 3: K-6 school with all-day kindergarten
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8:50 - 9:35
9:35 - 9:50
9:50 - 10:35
10:35 - 10:50
10:50 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:45
12:45 - 1:30
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Intermediate Assembly, 4th to 6th (45 min)
15 minute break to change audiences
Primary Assembly, K to 3rd (45 min)
15 min to move from lobby to library
Workshop #1: 4th grade (40 min)
lunch
Workshop #2: 5th grade (45 min)
Workshop #3: 6th grade (45 min)
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In this school, we grouped the assemblies K-3 and 4-6.
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School # 4: just presenting to 4th grade
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9:30 - 10:15
10:15 - 10:40
10:40 - 11:40
11:40 - 12:40
12:40 - 1:20
1:30 - 2:30
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Assembly for entire 4th grade (1 hour)
25 min break to move to computer lab for workshops
Workshop #1: two classes of 4th grade students
Workshop #2: two classes of 4th grade students
lunch
Workshop #3: two classes of 4th grade students
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Focusing on one grade is another option for some schools. I can tailor my assembly and workshops to any grade. The advantage of this is that the school can bring me back to work with new students each year.
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