Tuesday, April 7, 2020

LETS SHARE A VIRTUAL VISIT


What's a SANDRA MARKLE Virtual Visit like?


WHEN we share a Virtual Visit, I first send "BEFORE SANDRA MARKLE VISITS" materials. This is a great way to introduce children to my books and to me. 




During my Virtual Visit, I share "Behind-my-Book" stories.





 These include my three trips to Antarctica with the National Science Foundation and my adventures camping out with Adelie penguins.

I also share SCIENCE MAGIC. 



I not only taught science for many years, I was also  Ms. Whiz on TV in Atlanta, Georgia for a number of years. Children love the SCIENCE MAGIC so much they don't realize they're discovering solid, STEM-based science concepts. 



I pause twice to answer questions from the children. 

And I share a peek inside 
THE BOOK CLOSET. 



I receive lots of positive feedback on that from children and teachers. It's a peek at all of my 200+ published books plus special surprises I've tucked inside for kids to discover, such as a 10,0000 year old woolly mammoth hair.

I prove VIRTUAL VISITS can pack a lot of WOW!


A few reviews:

That was so wonderful! The kids had amazing things to say after and I even got a few hugs for having you "visit". Jamie Cyrus, Media Specialist, George C Simkins, Jr Elementary, Greensboro, NC

Thank you so much for spending time with us today!  Your talk was by far the best author interaction I've ever participated in!  This group- second grade- was the youngest I've ever had participate in an author event.  Your talk was just wonderful.  As the kids left the library, many of them asked when we would get to do it again.  They also asked and asked if I would be sure to have your new book at our next book fair.  :) Melissa LeMay, Media Specialist, Southside Elementary School, Cabot, AR

Thank you so much for making it fun for my students.Thank you so much for the fun, informative author visit! Teachers and students have come up to be so excited about the wealth of knowledge you shared and how smoothly you run your presentation. I even had one of our Kindergarten teachers do the water glass experiment when they returned to their class! Thanks again and hope to work with you in the future!! Debbie Gilmore, Librarian, Bloom Elementary, Louisville, KY 

Our Rockbrook ES 1st graders had an absolute blast today Skyping with amazing author SANDRA MARKLE! They were so engaged and hung on to every word! Thank you for making this possible!  Rockbrook Elementary, Lewisville, TX


Thank you! Yesterday went swimmingly, and the science magic time was a pleasant surprise. I had many students and teachers compliment your pacing and presentation. We are thankful for the opportunity to have met you! Nolan Elementary, Signal Mountain, TN

Thanks so much! the kids give you 5/5 stars! Rowan Elementary, Cranberry Township, PA

Thank you so much! For most of the students, it was their first time talking with an author. One 1st grader said "She's like a real-life superhero!" I agree! Laurel Springs School, Laurel Springs, NJ


That was AMAZING! Thank you so much!!!! Roosevelt Alexander Elementary, Katy, TX

My students loved it and are so excited about their new books. Bonnie Yurkanin, Library Media Specialist, Claymont Elementary School, Claymont, DE 

Thank you so much! We are giving each of the students the book, What if you Had T Rex Teeth? and the students are very excited to read more of your books.  Thank you so much for your time and opening up your home to us. Scott Decker, 2nd Grade River Woods Elementary, Des Moines, IA

Such an amazing Skype with Sandra Markle at Liberal Elementary! Never have I seen a group of 150+ kids sit and listen so intently to an author. She kept them engaged the entire time, highly recommended!!!! Justin Johnson, Liberal R-II, Liberal, MO