Virtual Visits
Because we are in uncertain times but many schools still wish to organise author visits, Gareth is now offering an extended range of virtual visits.
A full virtual day costs £200, saving you £150.
A half-day of two sessions will cost £150, saving you £100
One hour is only £50, saving you £100.
A virtual day would run something like this:
An assembly (if required).
4 x 60-minute sessions, probably consisting of a 45-minute session, followed by a 15 minute Q&A.
The structure is flexible and negotiable.
Available sessions
Most sessions include a slideshow and videos as well as Gareth talking and interacting directly with the children with the teacher facilitating turns.
Challenge
Gareth
Where do story ideas come from? Gareth shares his secrets and then works with a class to create a plot from varied and exciting objects.
KS2
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What's in a Name?
How do you name a character?
Wher do ideas come from?
Why are names important?
Create a character with Gareth
Storytelling
for EYFS and Y1
Interactive storytelling with songs and actions. Choose from The Gingerbread Man or The 3 Little Pigs
(20 mins)
How was it Made -
Magic Smile
Find out how The Magic Smile was made - the idea, the art, the characters
Suitable for KS1 and KS2
How it was Made -
Super Rabbit
Find out how Super Rabbit was made - the idea, the art, the characters
Suitable for KS1 and KS2
How it was Made -
Brackenbelly
Find out how Brackenbelly was made - the idea, the art, the characters
Suitable for KS2
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Time Guardians
Find out how Time Guardians was made - the idea, the art, the characters
Suitable for KS2
A Day in the Life
Gareth will tell you about his typical day and how his books are put together, including working with Vicky, editors and blurb writing.
(20-30 mins)
Artefacts of Power
Explore the artefacts from the Time Guardians series and create your own, considering limits and how they could be used in a story. A great way to start a fantasy or historical story.
(45+ mins)
Best for year 4, 5 & 6
Can be a model/clay lesson
Free Writing
Free writing with Gareth.
Let's start with a a banana and see where it takes us.
Gareth gives feedback to children who want it
(60 mins)