**** I’m now taking bookings for my epic Ancient Rome themed events and school visits. Download the leaflet here for more details!****
Most of my workshops and sessions can be adapted to virtual visits. My most popular virtual events are detailed below. Please use the contact form or e-mail riewriting@gmail.com for further information or to talk about other ways I can support reading for pleasure and creative writing.https://mariebasting.com/in-person/#romeevents
Marie, Thank you so much for today’s virtual assembly. We LOVED it! The inspirational advice, breathtaking videos, fun quiz…the list goes on. We are all going to try and #BeMoreBMX
Faye Cooper, Adlingnton Primary
| Skype /Zoom Chat 15-minute session | I offer a limited number of free 15-minute Q and A sessions to schools who have used Princess BMX in the classroom. |
KS2 #BeMoreBMX assembly style presentation with reading and Q & A With themes of resilience, smashing stereotypes and developing a positive attitude, my assembly style presentation will leave children rearing to defy the limits others place on them and #BeMoreBMX. Includes a look at my own writing journey and of course some extreme sporting video clips! | A range of Princess BMX resources are available to schools to support the visit. While no limit on numbers, given the event is streamed via your preferred platform, schools will need to be mindful of logistics and the specific needs of pupils. 45or 60 minute session. |
| Includes drawing and writing exercises and is appropriately scaffolded so as to appeal to even the most reluctant writers. Follow-up activities will be provided so that the children can turn the activity into a full short story. 45 or 60 minutes. |
Through the Portal – travel through the portal and build your own fantasy world. | Includes drawing and writing exercises and is appropriately scaffolded so as to appeal to even the most reluctant writers. Follow-up activities will be provided so that the children can turn the activity into a full short story. 45 or 60 minutes. |
| Question and Answer Session – with optional reading and introduction. I’ll also provide you with a range of resources so you can follow up in the classroom. | 45 or 60-minute session. |
Visit my school visits page for more details of in-person visits. All author visits and creative writing workshops include follow-up resources and you’ll also be provided with a Princess BMX teacher guide to support your creative writing and reading for pleasure. I frequently offer discounts to schools in Greater Manchester, Halton, the Wirral and Liverpool.
Marie Basting 