Kim D. Nelson is the author and owner of Raff and Friends Children's Books. We have written, illustrated, and published four wonderful books one being a chapter book geared for 5-7 graders.
The books we have published are about finding strength in yourself and overcoming diversity. We are a strong company with a desire to make a difference. We are committed to excellence when it comes to the material presented to your children.
We emphasize that everyone has strengths, dreams, and potential. To understand that everyone is different, but very special, is true magic. Raff and Friends currently offers a school visitation program.
Programs include both half and full day sessions, and evening programs for students in Grades K - 6. I currently conduct up to 5 sessions at each school site. Each session or instructional period is approximately 45 - 60 minutes, but can be adjusted to meet your school's individual needs.
The curriculum is developed within the age and grade level understanding of each developmental level. Times of each session are geared to hold the attention of the children for that particular age group.
Relation to School Character Education and Wellness Programs:
This program promotes positive attitudes with an emphasis on character education.
Both the book and author stress the following wellness attributes during each student presentation:
- Developing Good Character Traits
- Perseverance
- Self Control
- Self Worth
Self-Motivation Grade K - 6 Curriculum:
- Retelling the stories with animation and discussing the concepts relating to the audience (by the Author)
- Discussing character traits found in the books (grade appropriate)
- Discussing how to build strong character traits (grade appropriate)
- Explain process of putting the project together (grade appropriate)
- Writing Process
- Publishing of a Book and how it compares to what the students are learning in the classroom
- Explain how the Illustration Process works from beginning to end
- Question and Answer Session
References (Schools Visited)