What Cat does in Schools
Updated: March 2022
One of the (few!) good things about the pandemic was the expansion of school workshops onto Zoom, Teams and Google Meet. With international visits still on hold, I am working with British, American and International schools in India, Qatar, the Philippines and Saudi Arabia to name just a few. The downside is the time difference... I'm sure my next-door neighbours wonder what on earth I am doing, loudly singing "The Farmer Had A Turnip' at 5.30 in the morning!!
I am continuing to offer online sessions as well as in-person visits. I can work live with all classes from Reception - Year 8. Story sessions, Meet the Author sessions and writing workshops are all possible.
This is my latest feedback:
Thank you so much for the sessions yesterday. The children have not stopped talking about it. They even asked where you were this morning. It was just what the children needed 4 weeks into Zoom learning! Would love to have you in school when safe to do so. (Eastnor C of E Primary School)
I have created a brand-new creative writing workshop specially for online sessions. Suitable for juniors, it is called CANDLE MAGIC...
Candle Magic was inspired by the fact that I like to write by candlelight, especially when I am writing a magical or spooky scene. It sharpens my focus and boosts my creativity.
In this workshop, I lead the children in writing exercises inspired by a flickering candle. No candle is required! That's at my end. I explain my process, draw the curtains and light one up. (Note: If you are in the classroom, you can light one at your end too)
In this workshop, I lead the children in writing exercises inspired by a flickering candle. No candle is required! That's at my end. I explain my process, draw the curtains and light one up. (Note: If you are in the classroom, you can light one at your end too)
It's a lovely workshop. Creative and magical, but also calming and meditative. Candles are always good for mindfulness! It ends with the children making a wish and the candle being blown out.
Duration: one hour / Years 3 - 6
Duration: one hour / Years 3 - 6
LIVE school visits - I usually do MANY of these, both in the UK and internationally. I can work with all ages from Nursery - Year 9 and offer teacher training too. Large numbers are not a problem - no one need miss out! I offer everything from storytelling sessions to creative writing workshops.
Let's talk! Contact me here
