KidLit for Japan: An Update

Ok all you Polliwog readers-all you parents, teachers, and homeschoolers. Today is the day to bid on a field class from me! I'll lead any group of up to 25 children (or teachers in training) on a 2 to 2.5 hour field class. I'll custom design the class to meet your needs, connecting our work to state standards, scouting requirements, or professional teaching standards when appropriate.

Please hop over to the KitLit for Japan fundraiser to learn the details. And please bid generously.

KidLit for Japan

You may have noticed the KidLit for Japan badge on my sidebar these last couple of weeks. The KidLit community has been very generous in donating items to benefit the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Please help support this worthy cause.

From the website:

"A Daily Auction Preview will appear each weekday morning at 8AM EDT. New items will appear at least hourly from 9AM to 4PM. Items include signed books, advance reader copies, artwork, critiquing services, book-related swag, author visits, or the chance to name a character in an upcoming book."

I have an item coming up for auction on Thursday.  Bidders have a chance to win a field (nature) class for your elementary class, homeschooling group or other children's group.

Please check out what others have offered. I "won" a skype visit with author Lesie Bulion for my son's class plus two signed copies of her book At the Sea Floor Cafe.

For those looking for a book to read with young children about Japanese culture, check out My Japan by Etsuko Watanabe.

Thanks for your support.