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Why I Love School Visits

This year I’ve had some of my most fun
school visits ever. Last week, I ended my school visit season with a bang by
visiting grades K-3 at Swift River School in New Salem, MA and grades 3-5 at
Birch Hill School in Nashua, NH.


The teachers and librarians at both schools had done
a great job preparing the students, and that makes a huge difference.


Following my visit, the kindergarteners  at Swift River School created this awesome
card for me.

 

Here’s the front.

 

And here’s the inside. I love the froggie, which matches the theme of my
presentation.

The last program of the year was with two grade 5
classes at Birch Hill School, and I swear, it was like talking to a group of
engaged, thoughtful colleagues. We had a great discussion that ranged from plagiarism,
to the pros and cons of doing research on the Internet, to the joys and
frustrations of revision. Those kids were amazing!

 

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