Jane B. Harvey Library Media Specialist Stevens Elementary School, Wallingford, Connecticut Click here to read more rave reviews about Steve's school programs. Lodging, meals and travel expenses included except airfare. Many schools that I visit enjoy the following programs, but I can also design a school visit that meets your particular needs. He shares fascinating facts about tree swallows and tips on how to attract them to your backyard. Steve leads a hands-on birdhouse building workshop.
Children learn how to build a well-made birdhouse that's a perfect home for tree swallows.
Children will learn all about fascinating raptors and begin to understand the concept of the predator-prey relationship. Steve shows owl pellets, raptor talons and beaks and leads the class in an owl hooting demonstration. Steve takes the class on a tour of some of his children's books from the development of the idea and the blank page to the final printed book. Steve engages the class in a discussion about writing, editing, rewriting, journal keeping, photography, children's books and the publishing process. His show and tell includes his first manuscripts, rough sketches by the illustrator, color proofs and copies of the printed books.