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Pam Calvert used to teach chemistry and physics to high school students before she began writing for children in 1998. Since then, she has taught writing to elementary students, grades first through eighth and speaks to thousands of elementary students each year. She fine tunes her presentations to fit the skill level of the children she presents to and is comfortable with both young and older children. Her gift in the magic of science comes through her dynamic performances which make students of all ages demand more! Not only does she inspire children to succeed in their dreams, but she also encourages children to love math through the use of literature.
Pam's Presentations:
(sessions last approx. 45 minutes)
Math is Fun! (K-2nd grade)
Pam starts off her program with an exciting science experiment which shows how she gets her ideas. She reads her book, outlining multiplication concepts in an interactive way that will actually teach young children how to multiply! After she finishes, she will go over some fun multiplication concepts using the king's noses in the book. Q & A session follows the presentation.
Children learn:
- multiplication (even Kindergarten can learn!)
- Addition
- Subtraction
- creative thinking
- math literature
Fun Fractals (3rd-6th grade)
What's a fractal? Most students will not know until Pam goes through a fun fractal activity that will leave children feeling smart and ready for their next math lesson. Using Pascal's triangle, Pam will show students how easy it is to create Sierpinski's fractal--an activity that will underscore odd/even numbers. This activity will follow a Power Point presentation of Pam's math book and an exciting "explosive" science experiment which will inspire children to achieve their dreams!
Children learn:
- multiplication at the fractional level
- addition
- subtraction
- odd/even numbers
- creative thinking
- Pascal's triangle
- fractals
- Sierpinski's fractal
- math literature
How to Write a Story! (K-6th grade)
An all grade favorite!
Through a fun, interactive activity, Pam will talk about how to create a fun and exciting story for children of all ages. This activity will follow a Power Point presentation of one of Pam's books, and an amazing science experiment that will inspire students to achieve their dreams! This is a guaranteed hit! Q & A session follows the presentation.
Children learn:
- How to write a story
- parts of story:beginning, middle, end
- character
- plot
- climax
- alliteration
- hyperbole
- irony
How a Book is Published (3rd-6th grade)
Through a funny yet interesting Power Point presentation, Pam will show how Multiplying Menace or Princess Peepers was produced from imagination to final product. This will follow a presentation of one of Pam’s books, and an exciting “explosive” science experiment that will inspire students to achieve their dreams! Q & A session follows the presentation.
Children learn:
- editorial process
- revision
- parts of picture book
- process of book production
NOTE: These sessions are geared for Power Point. A computer projector will be needed. If not available, Pam may use an overhead projector.
Pam lives in the Houston, TX area. Any visits outside her local area (1 hour 30 minute radius), will incur minimal travel costs. As she has friends and family in most areas of TX, she usually will not require a hotel fee.
Teachers! Here is an activity guide for Multiplying Menace. Enjoy!
Activity Guide
Here's a Princess Peepers Activity: Fun Eyewear!
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Visit Guidelines
You may go here for visit guidelines. For other inquiries, please contact Pam for more information. To learn more about Pam's books click here: Princess Peepers, Multiplying Menace or Mystery at the Ballpark
Pam offers each school she visits three paperback books of Multiplying Menace and one hardcover of Princess Peepers, Visit Guidelines, Helpful Hints, Teacher's Guide, and 40% off of the list price. Please allow at least six weeks for ordering books.
FEES:
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$500 2 sessions**
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$700 4 sessions**
- $895 Two days (7 sessions plus writer's workshop)
- Need more writer's workshops? You may substitute any sessions for workshops.
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$795 out of state visits plus travel expenses. Four session minimum.
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If 3-4 schools in area book on consecutive days, travel and lodging fees are waived! Pam will also give a 20% discount for participating schools (does not apply if 50% off discount is used).
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$250 per additional session.
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$100 discount on three or more consecutive days by one school. Please note there is a two session per day minimum.
**In these hard economic times, Pam will take 50% off her fees if the school sells 50 or more of her books. This is for first day fee only. Please contact Pam to see if your school qualifies for this special offer!
Conferences
Please contact Pam for conference fee information.
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Here’s what schools are saying about Pam’s visits!
- "I can't thank you enough for your wonderful school visit. The kids were excited about both your book and your presentation. I heard nothing but positive comments from the teachers. They enjoyed your connection of reading, writing and math. You engaged the kids beautifully. You're one of those people who really 'gets' kids. We were so lucky to have you visit our school."
--Cassandra Whetstone, Carl Sundahl
Elementary, Folsom, CA
- "Thanks for your fun presentation to our students here at Thomas Jefferson School. My students were so excited to meet you, learn about multiplication and see just how a book comes to be.”
--Thomas Jefferson School, Rocklin, CA
- "Thank you so much for speaking at our school! You inspired many students with ideas for writing! Your book is very clever, and the discussion on not making it so easy for the main character to solve his problem was timely! The fraction lesson was timely, too. Thank you for sharing your gift with us!"
--Empire Oaks Elementary, Folsom, CA
- "We got many teacher compliments on your presentations and the kids said it was the best!
--Rio Del Oro Elementary, Plumas Lake, CA
--First Presbyterian Weekday School, Los Angeles, CA
--Oakhills Elementary School, Granite Bay, CA
Virtual Visits
- If your school is located outside of Texas, I am available to do Skype visits! Click here for more information: Skype with Pam. Please email to check on availability: pam@pamcalvert.com
Don't know how to do a Skype visit? Click here for more information: Met Any Good Authors Lately?
Schools like my Skype visits, too!
- Thank you SO MUCH for skyping with us! It was WONDERFUL! We really enjoyed it! And, we can't wait for your new book(s) to come out!
--Lee Elementary, Springdale, AR
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