Earth Day is approaching and Kathy Stemke is touring her book Trouble on Earth Day. Along with great guest blogging stops, Kathy is offering informative and fun recycling crafts for children on her own site. She’s showing them that helping the earth can be fun! So, please stop by her site at: http://educationtipster.blogspot.com
What is the Meaning and Symbolism of the earth Day Flag?
According to legend, it was created as a combination of the letters e and o, from the words environment and organism. This flag was also based on the Stars and Stripes of the US Flag. Green was substituted in place of blue and red. The colors represent "pure air and green land" and environmental action.
Trouble on Earth Day is available at a discounted price at: http://educationtipster.blogspot.com. It's also available through Amazon, B & N, and other online stores.
Throughout the book tour visitors will be asked to send their best EARTH photo to [email protected] to be displayed on the last day of the tour. A winner will
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and writing companion in arms,
Her charming picture book, which doubles as an activity book, teaches kids how to rethink, reuse and recycle our Earth’s precious resources. Shelby squirrel, the main character, after winning an Earth Day poster contest finds things around the house to re-purpose. When she meets a bluebird in distress on Earth Day, she comes to the rescue. With Earth Day drawing near, join me in celebrating our beautiful Earth with…..
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by Kathy Stemke spoke to the GREEN in me.
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Today I'm delighted to welcome author/educator, Kathy Stemke, to my blog.
Kathy: I’m soooo excited to be here, Kevin.
I'm so glad to hear it. Any particular reasons for the excitement?
Kathy: Within the next couple of weeks my first printed picture book, “Trouble on Earth Day,” will be available for purchase. I’ve been waiting for over two years for this incredible event to happen.
Why will kids like it?
Kathy: They will fall in love with the adorable characters, enjoy learning about recycling, and get lost in the exciting story of two new friends.
What makes your book different than other picture books on the market today?
Kathy: As I said before it is a wonderful story and it has 22 pages of songs, discussion questions, worksheets, games, activities, and recycling projects to do at school or at home.
Can you give us an example of one of the songs?
Kathy: Sure, Kevin. Here’s one verse of Shelby’s Recycling Song.
Tune: Mary Had a Little Lamb
Shelby squirrel saved and saved,
Saved and saved, saved and saved,
Shelby squirrel saved and saved,
She used her things again.
Can you give us an idea of the worksheets and activities you offer in the book?
Kathy: There are word searches and matching activities as well as recycling games and silly compound words. Here’s a darling coloring sheet that kids can get from my blog. While you’re there, you can also sign up for my free monthly newsletter, Movement and Rhythm. http://educationtipster.blogspot.com/
Congratulations on your new book and thanks for stopping by today.
Kathy: You’re welcome. It was fun. Happy spring!
Kathy Stemke’s websites:
Moving Through all Seven Days link:
http://www.lulu.com/content/e-book/moving-through-all-seven-days/7386965#
http://www.helium.com/users/406242.html
http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/237923/Kathy_stemke_dancekam.html
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Wow, it’s my pleasure to host, my friend and creative author, Kathy Stemke. Her story is amazing: the first book she submitted for publication was picked up. And, then the second one was picked up by the same publisher. What a way to start!
To keep things moving while waiting for her books to be published and available, Kathy wrote another book, Moving Through All Seven Days. But, that’s not all: Kathy’s FREE monthly newsletter, “MOVEMENT AND RHYTHM” is listed in the “100 Best Blogs for Homeschooling Moms!”
So, let’s learn a bit about this fast moving and talented author, Kathy Stemke:
Kathy Stemke has a passion for writing, the arts and all things creative. She has a B.S. from Southern Connecticut State University and Covenant Life Seminary, as well as graduate coursework from New York Institute of Technology and Columbia University. Hanging her hat in the North Georgia Mountains, she has been a dancer, choreographer, teacher, tutor, writer and an antiques dealer for many years.
As a freelance writer Kathy has published several articles. She is a contributing editor for The National Writing for Children's Center. Kathy’s first children’s e-book, “Moving Through All Seven Days,” is now available on Lulu. Kathy's second children's book, “Trouble on Earth Day,” is slated to come out in the fall of 2009!
Now for a bit about Moving Through All Seven Day:
This book inspires movement as children learn about the days of the week. The lyrical rhymes also teach them how to spell each day! The 14 pages of activities at the end of the book are designed to reinforce the concepts as well as give impetus to movement exploration.
My review below gives a little more description of this impressive children’s book:
Title: Moving Through All Seven Days
Written by: Kathy Ann Stemke
Illustrated by: Tony Glisson
Ages: 3-7
Publisher: Action Alley Education
Reviewer: Karen Cioffi (May 22, 2009)
Moving Through All Seven Days is a wonderful way to teach young children the days of the week. The days move forward with playful activities, "Slipping, sliding, spin and play, Fun on Sunday, that's the way."
Reading and exercise – what a combination! With bold and colorful illustrations it is sure to hold any child’s attention.
As an added feature, Moving Through All Seven Days includes an activity and learning section with: in class activities, spelling the days of the week, rhyming words, coloring pages and more. This is sure to be a hit in any preschool or lower grade classroom.
Moving Through All Seven Days is also a great way to teach the days of the week to your own little ones before they start school. I’ll be reading it to my 3-year-old grandson!
Mine is just one of many great reviews of Moving Through All Seven Days. I highly recommend it.
You can find Moving Through All Seven Days on lulu by clicking on this link:
http://www.lulu.com/content/e-book/moving-through-all-seven-days/7386965#
And, don’t forget to sign up for Kathy’s FREE monthly newsletter, “MOVEMENT AND RHYTHM” on her blog. You’ll find great teaching tips, movement activities, and children’s book reviews. Head on over to: http://educationtipster.blogspot.com to subscribe.
Check out this impressive review by Suzanne Lieurance of The Working Writer’s Coaching Club:
Both parents and teachers of small children will want to subscribe to Movement and Rhythm, a valuable new resource from educator and children's author, Kathy Stemke. This free newsletter is chock full of original articles, activities, and other offers to make education and teaching more fun and effective both inside and outside the classroom.
Wait, we’re not done yet:
COMING SOON-The release of Kathy Stemke's new picture book, Trouble on Earth Day, is coming very soon. This adorable squirrel uses what she has learned in school about recycling to help her new friend. This book, like all of Kathy's books, has several worksheets, crafts, and recycle ideas pages for it's readers to enjoy.
You can see an illustration from Trouble on Earth Day above.
To learn more about Kathy Stemke and her books, please visit her websites:
Moving Through all Seven Days
http://www.lulu.com/content/e-book/moving-through-all-seven-days/7386965#
http://educationtipster.blogspot.com
http://www.helium.com/users/406242.html
http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/237923/Kathy_stemke_dancekam.html
http://kathystemke.weebly.com
Whew! Kathy sure has a lot going on. Be sure to stop back here on Saturday, the 3rd, for more with Kathy: a creative writing article that you won’t want to miss.
Talk to you soon,
Karen
Thanks so much for featuring Kathy today! She is an awesome writer and an awesome person!
Nancy, Thanks for stopping by, and I know.:)
I never knew there was an Earth Day flag. Good explanation of its meaning and relevance.
Maggie, I didn't know about the flag either.
Thanks for hosting me today Karen.
I'm glad to see my friends Nancy and Maggie stop by and comment.Happy Earth Day.
Kathy, It's my pleasure!
Thank you for hosting Kathy and talking about her "Trouble on Earth Day" book.
Her book offers a timely message to teach youngsters about the importance of respecting our environment and resources. Thanks for showcasing that.
Tony, You're welcome!
I had no idea that there was an Earth Day flag. Thank you for sharing about it. I hope Kathy's tour is very successful for her.
Susanne
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Susanne, Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Karen, thanks for hosting Kathy and her terrific book.
Hi Kathy, I never saw the Earth Day flag before. Thanks for including that in today's post.
My pleasure, Barbara. Thanks for stopping by!