Northwest
The following Enrichment program providers serve schools throughout the Northwest U.S.
CHUCK VENEZIANO: This published author shows the students the fun of reading and writing and inspires them to follow their own visions and dreams. Chuck writes in verse, rhyming from beginning to end, which makes it more interesting and fun for the children. He enthralls the students with the visual tale and offers a step-by-step presentation guide on how a book evolves from beginning to end. Grades K-8. 781-389-0693.
Mention PROMOTIONAL CODE: PTOIDEAS and receive $10 off this program.
EARTH ADVENTURE programs feature the Earth Balloon, a 20' diameter model of the earth or Earth Walk, a 15x20 foot high resolution satellite image floor map of North America. Earth Adventure programs align with state education standards. Programs are engaging and interactive. Programs include a pre-program student study guide. Grades K-12. 763-785-7876, info@earthadventure.org. Mention
PROMOTIONAL CODE: PTOIDEAS to receive $25.00 off this program;
PROMOTIONAL CODE: PTOIDEAS2 to receive $500.00 off the purchase of an Earth Balloon;
PROMOTIONAL CODE: PTOIDEAS3 to receive $250.00 off the purchase of an EarthWalk.
EDUCATIONAL ASSEMBLIES engages students on a journey of self-discovery in her Healthy Eating Program. She inspires young writers in the Book Writing Program and increases self-esteem of the students through her Character Building Program. She provides the programs in packages of three so that each grade level receives the most benefit from the message because educational time is so valuable. Give your student a great enrichment event today!
Mention PROMOTIONAL CODE: PTOIDEAS and receive $10 off this program.
WELLNESS QUEST offers interactive Student Assemblies, Staff Skillshops, and Family Fun Fitness Festivals that bring wellness and whole body/brain learning to life. Featuring BrainBoogie.com programs like Neuroscience of Teaching and Learning ALIVE! to experience body/brain-based learning; Shake, Rattle and Grow! to activate the brain and energize the body naturally without drugs; Gifts Worth Sharing! to explore your unique learning style and how to develop your potential; Enuf is Enuf! Puff Buff! to demonstrate against tobacco performing in this Anti-tobacco rally; Free Family Fun Learning Festival! to get the whole family involved in daily wellness; and more!
Mention PROMOTIONAL CODE: PTO IDEAS and receive $25 off this program.
SLIM GOODBODY has entertained children with his unique, exciting and enlightening shows for 30 years. Currently his programs air on over 120 public TV stations nationwide and he has authored more than a dozen children's books. Donning his signature outfit, he educates children by combining humor, music and incredible visuals into an inspiring performance. 800-962-7546 or info@slimgoodbody.com.
HIGH TOUCH-HIGH TECH offers innovative hands-on science and nature experiences for children. Fueling imaginations of children everywhere, High Touch-High Tech programs enrich children's natural curiosity and love of learning through in-school science field trips, preschool programs, after school enrichments, summer camps, birthday parties and special events. 800-444-4968 or info@sciencemadefun.net.
JUDITH BLACK one of the nation's foremost storytellers (Winner: Oracle Circle of Excellence), offers performances and workshops for all ages. Her original tales out of American history are a stunning supplement to 8th and 11th grade curriculum. Her original and folk tales bridge students to cultures and experiences that will transform their lives. Teacher workshops. www.storiesalive.com or
www.tellingstoriestochildren.com
FIRST teams young people with professionals, as mentors, to solve engineering problems. They offer programs for students K-12 including the FIRST Robotics Competition and the FIRST Vex Challenge that challenge teams to build robots and enter them in a series of competitions. They also offer the FIRST LEGO League for children 6-14. Events across the country Nov-Apr (most in March).
JOURNEY NORTH engages students in a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change. K-12 students share their own field observations with classmates across North America. They track the coming of spring through the migration patterns of monarch butterflies, bald eagles, robins - and other birds and mammals; the budding of plants; changing sunlight; and other natural events.
TEACHERS:Ask the teachers in your school to volunteer and be the instructor for one enrichment program during the school year. These programs are free and can be just as entertaining and educational. English teachers can run a workshop on creative writing; History Teachers can organize a performance on a historical event; Art teachers can work with students to create a wall mural; Math teachers can plan an hour of fun math games; or ask teachers to organize a game show modeled after "Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader.
FIRE SAFETY: Ask your local fire department to come to your school and talk about fire safety. A school parent may even be a firefighter and be able to volunteer to do this. Have the firefighters wear their gear and bring a fire truck along (if possible). Sometimes the fire departments have handouts or fire hats they can distribute to the kids. Cost: Free
POLICE VISIT: Ask your local police department to come to your school and talk about safety. Cost: Free
AUTHOR VISITS: Ask your local library for information on authors of children's books that may be willing to come read a story and encourage children to read and write books.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Contact your local historical society and ask them to speak about the history of your town/city or state. Cost: Varies from free to a few hundred dollars.
MUSIC: Have a musician come to the school and, in one week, teach the whole school songs and dances. On Friday, the entire school performs for the parents.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE: Form a Community Outreach Committee at your school who's purpose is to teach the culture of giving which you want people to feel so they will give back to the school. Do this by coming up with needs in the community for the school to give to.
MARTIAL ARTS: Contact your local martial arts center and ask them to do a demonstration for the school. Martial Arts teaches self discipline, confidence, respect, fitness, relationship building, and self defense. The center should be willing to offer this demonstration at no charge as it will provide them with publicity and will likely result in student enrollment in their classes.
HEALTH & WELLNESS:
Ask a nurse, doctor, or well-known athlete to come to school and talk to the students about good nutrition. This can be the school nurse, a parent volunteer, a local pediatrician office, or a local athlete. Similarly, ask a dentist to come and speak about oral hygiene. The benefit to the pediatrician or dentist office is that they will have an opportunity to distribute their literature to the families.
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All programs are booked directly through the individual program providers. Promotional Codes to be redeemed through the individual program providers. Please present promotional code at time of purchase. Not valid for prior sales. Inclusion in the directory does not constitute an endorsement. All images have been provided by the individual program providers and by forwarding the images to PTO Ideas the providers are authorizing use of said images.
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