Terri usually does two morning sessions.

She enjoys eating school lunches with the kids or teachers and finishes with an afternoon session.

Please contact her at terri@terridegezelle.com for rates and to discuss other possibilities for pre-school and elementary school visits.

Mileage from Mankato, Minnesota; lodging and food extra.

School Visit Testimonial: "Terri has been a guest in my kindergarten summer school classroom several times. She works extremely well with the children, carefully choosing her books, ensuring important teachable moments occur. She is very sweet and sincere as she reads to and converses with the children. She is a fabulous listener and patiently answers student questions, making all children feel included and important. It is evident she has a passion for her work! I look forward to the next time I can invite Terri back into my classroom!"
- Maggie Weideman - 5th Grade Teacher, Alice Smith Elementary, Hopkins School District

Topics

Ellis Island

Ellis Island was the first stop for many our ancestors. Terri will share her research and discusses her trip to Ellis Island. Student Activity: students will make a list of items that they would pack for their trip to America.

Orphan Train

The trains rolled out of New York, heading west to find new homes for thousands of children. Terri Shares stories and photos about the orphan train riders many of who were sent to the Midwest. Student Activity: Class discussion about how it would feel to travel west alone.

Journal Your Life Into History

By the end of this session students will have started an entry and confident about writing their everyday events into history. Student Activity: Each student will have a small notebook to start their journaling in. Ideas for jump starting their journals given and we’ll do one entry while we’re all together. There should be time for sharing if any one wants.

B Is For Birds and Bugs

In an enthralling show and tell session, Terri brings to life A To Z Bugs and A To Z Birds discussing her research and how she chose material for her book. Student Activity: Students will each draw their favorite bug or bird from the books.

J Is For Japan

Terri will share the process J Is For Japan went through before becoming a book. She will bring examples of items included in the ABCs of Japan.

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