Minnesota Authors and IllustratorsA directory of Minnesota authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults, who present programs in libraries, schools, and community agencies. |
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Nan Ferring Nelson - Author |
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| E-mail: NanFNelson@aol.com | ||
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Highlights Yum, kolaches for breakfast! The warm smell of rolls wakes Karrie, who knows it's Anka's day to clean the house. Anka hails from Czechoslovakia, and makes a game of everyday chores. Themes that deal with immigration, mixing of cultures, and caring adults are woven into delightful possibilities for presentations to young children. As a teacher, licensed in Early Childhood, K-6, and parenting, I've used this book at all levels. Even as adults, we are reminded of the simple things that bind hearts together. |
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Presentations Early childhood - 1st grades: I read or tell the story, children act out parts, we sing and dance. 2nd - 4th grades: I read the story, share the character of the "real Anka," emphasizing the strength of family stories. Depending onthe unit of study, I may help children develop questions for parents and grandparents to encourage the writing of family stories, or we may do character writing exercises, offbeat-to-serious, that the students can use in future stories. I'll look at their writing in progress. I will bring original art used in the book, also slides of Czech Village in Iowa. A big hit is the kolaches a parent usually volunteers to bring! |
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Fees Early Childhood - 1st grade: 30-minute increments, |
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Added: 1/11/2001 |
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Updated: 2006/07/18:0 |
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