Cartoonversation
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Muskegon, Michigan, United States
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For six years I taught writing at the junior college level, focusing my attention on special needs students and at-risk programs such as The Readiness Center. My writing career outside of the classroom includes ongoing consulting work with K-12 and higher ed clients alike, as well as healthcare.
My professional dreams have become a reality as I am now creating and offering classroom-ready animation kits designed to help teachers identify and intervene on behalf of kids struggling with adverse childhood experiences - both in the classroom and at home.
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Riley Pledges To Wear A Seat Belt - A Cartoonversation Read-Along
Saturday is the day Riley Wynn Pride likes to wake up late and go for a bike ride or play in the big purple barn. This Saturday is different because this Saturday is the first meeting of The Seat Belt Club. Riley and Tony discover a new room in the big purple barn, and they also discover a few important tips about seat belt safety. This interactive read-aloud book includes the lesson-ready Cartoonversation Card as well as free cartoons available at cartoonversation.com.
2nd - 5th
Reading
Crawfish Cook-Off! Kitchen Fire Safety - A Cartoonversation Read-Along
department on high alert. Three different kitchens with three different teams cooking and competing in front of a crowded restaurant – all under one tent. What could go wrong? Find out who wins the big prize, and find out why fire safety in the kitchen is so important. This interactive read-aloud book includes the lesson-ready Cartoonversation Card as well as free cartoons available at cartoonversation.com.
2nd - 5th
Reading
Zoo Pool - A Cartoonversation Read-Along About Diversity
What can you learn from a trip to the wading pool with your friends? If you’re at the Paw Print Zoo, you can discover what you have in common and what makes you unique and interesting. You can also learn that not everything (or everyone!) is always as it appears to be. This interactive read-aloud book about diversity includes the lesson-ready Cartoonversation Card as well as free cartoons available at cartoonversation.com.
2nd - 5th
Health
On The Fly: Mindfulness - A Cartoonversation™ Read-Along
Sometimes we know exactly where we are going, but sometimes the rules get changed on us. Join Odie and Donata as their flight path takes an unexpected turn toward the value of mindfulness. This interactive read-aloud book includes the lesson-ready Cartoonversation Card as well as the free cartoon available at cartoonversation.com.
2nd - 5th
Reading
Hop, Skip, and a Jump - A Cartoonversation™ Read-Along
Let's all play Hop, Skip, and a Jump, the game show that proves truancy is never a good idea. Join our contestants as they match wits (or try to) with show host Flynn Valentine. All of our contestants are skippers, one way or another, and it shows when they try to keep up with the questions. From low self-esteem to losing your driver's license, skipping school never leads to anything good - and it certainly can lead to something bad.
2nd - 5th
Reading
Never Again - A Cartoonversation™ Read-Along
When violence arrives, we have to be prepared for the best possible outcome. That means practicing safety measures over and over, and sometimes it means studying history to learn what went right and what could have been better. That's what the students, families, and Sea Cadets in Port Townsend are doing today. They don't want tragedy to strike their community, because one year ago today it did. Join our Sea Cadets as they work to make sure everyone is at their best by preparing for the worst. T
2nd - 5th
Reading
Build a Bear: Assertiveness - A Cartoonversation™ Read-Along
Everything takes practice! And that includes learning how to be assertive - how to speak up. It may come easier for some than it does for others, but it's a very important life skill that we can all develop. Let Avery and Gemma show you how. This interactive read-aloud book includes the lesson-ready Cartoonversation Card as well as the free cartoon available at cartoonversation.com.
2nd - 5th
Reading
Louis Ray Finds His Way: Gone Fishing - A Cartoonversation™ Read-Along
When someone in our life dies, we don't lose them all at once. There are memories and reminders everywhere, and that can help us keep our loved ones in our hearts. Unfortunately, it can also make the path to healing confusing at times. Even though it's been almost a year, there are days when it doesn't seem real to Louis Ray. Like today. This interactive read-aloud book includes the lesson-ready Cartoonversation Card as well as the free cartoon available at cartoonversation.com.
2nd - 5th
Reading
Divorce: Under the Microscope - A Cartoonversation™ Read-Along
What happens to a family when parents divorce? The answer to that question is probably different for every single family, but one thing is certain - life changes. Change can bring opportunity, but it can also bring fear, sadness, even anger. As painful as those feelings can be, it's important to talk through them and to understand what you and your family are experiencing. It's also important to speak up. Everyone in a family matters, and everyone should have their feelings heard. Use the Cartoo
2nd - 5th
Reading
It's Written in the Stars - A Cartoonversation™ Read-Along
We each deal with the death of a loved one - and the changes - differently, but it's important to know what is on the path ahead for nearly all of us who grieve. Our three friends, Quinn, Cameron, and Olivia, are dealing with their own grief, but they soon discover they have more in common with one another than they knew. This interactive read-aloud book includes the lesson-ready Cartoonversation Card as well as the free cartoon available at cartoonversation.com.
2nd - 5th
Reading
Marv or Myth - A Cartoonversation™ Read-Along
Is it real, or is it a myth? As our mythical creatures point out to us, they are very real, and so are mental health issues. We can't see mental illness the way we see other illnesses, so we have to be on the lookout to make sure friends and family (and ourselves) get the right support to be mentally healthy. This interactive read-aloud book includes the lesson-ready Cartoonversation Card as well as the free cartoon available at cartoonversation.com.
2nd - 5th
Reading
Snail's Pace - A Cartoonversation™ Read-Along
Nothing moves faster than the digital world, as our racing friends are about to find out. Winning a race like this isn't all about speed - it's all about knowing how to navigate social media. This interactive read-aloud book includes the lesson-ready Cartoonversation Card as well as the free cartoon available at cartoonversation.com.
2nd - 5th
Reading
Bullyvision - A Cartoonversation™ Read-Along
Nobody likes a bully. In fact, many bullies don't even like being a bully. So what can we do to take bullying out of the picture? Like most subjects, the more we know, the more we can do. This interactive read-aloud book includes the lesson-ready Cartoonversation Card as well as the free cartoon available at cartoonversation.com.
2nd - 5th
Reading
Zoo Pool - A Cartoonversation™ Read-Along
What can you learn from a trip to the wading pool with your friends? If you're at the Paw Print Zoo, you can discover what you have in common and what makes you unique and interesting. You can also learn that not everything (or everyone!) is always as it appears to be. This interactive read-aloud book about diversity includes the lesson-ready Cartoonversation Card as well as free cartoons available at cartoonversation.com.
2nd - 5th
Reading
Riley Pledges to Wear a Helmet - A Cartoonversation™ Read-Along
Riley Wynn Pride's big day has finally arrived. Today is the day she gets her shiny new bicycle! She has been dreaming and planning for this, and she knows exactly how her first ride will go. However, her friend Tony has different plans. Actually, Tony doesn't have any plans at all, and that is what will make today's ride so memorable. This interactive read-aloud book includes the lesson-ready Cartoonversation Card as well as free cartoons available at cartoonversation.com.
2nd - 5th
Reading
Riding the Pine - A Cartoonversation™ Read-Along
Have you ever tried something new? Of course you have! Everything you have ever done was brand new to you at some time, right? Maybe it went well, maybe it didn't, but getting up off the bench and giving it a try is a great first step to take. What about trying social media? Well, it can be a great way to connect with new friends and old friends, but it shouldn't replace playing and learning. These are the things that Coach Hampton and her team are about to find out - and they would like you to
2nd - 5th
Reading
Resilience: Making the Grade - A Cartoonversation™ Read-Along
Resilience. When something doesn't go well, we need to be able to bounce back - to get back on track. That isn't always easy. In fact, sometimes it feels impossible. We all need to work on being more resilient, and we all need to know that it's okay to ask for help. Join our tardigrades, nature's most resilient creature, to learn a few secrets about how to get back on our feet when things don't go our way. This interactive read-aloud book includes the lesson-ready Cartoonversation Card as well a
2nd - 5th
Reading
Think Tank - A Cartoonversation™ Read-Along
Have you ever been cyber bullied? Do you know what can happen to a cyber bully? This growing problem needs your help, and everyone at the Think Tank is counting on you to put an end to cyber bullying. This interactive read-aloud book includes the lesson-ready Cartoonversation Card as well as the free cartoon available at cartoonversation.com.
2nd - 5th
Reading
Last One Picked - A Cartoonversation™ Read-Along
At some point or other, virtually all of us will have a moment when we are not the first one picked. Most of us will also know what it feels like to be the last one picked. How we deal with that disappointment, and how we learn how to deal with it in the future, can have long-lasting consequences on our health and our happiness. The good news? A little effort can go a long way to building healthy self-esteem and to helping others. This interactive read-aloud book includes the lesson-ready Cartoo
2nd - 5th
Reading
Moving To A New School - A Cartoonversation™ Read-Along
What is it like to move to a new school? Exciting? Scary? Fun? Difficult? For most kids who go through a move, it's all of the above. Moving is a lot of work for adults and for kids, and starting a new school filled with new people can be overwhelming. This interactive read-aloud book includes the lesson-ready Cartoonversation Card as well as the free cartoon available at cartoonversation.com.
2nd - 5th
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About the store
Experience
For six years I taught writing at the junior college level, focusing my attention on special needs students and at-risk programs such as The Readiness Center. My writing career outside of the classroom includes ongoing consulting work with K-12 and higher ed clients alike, as well as healthcare.
My professional dreams have become a reality as I am now creating and offering classroom-ready animation kits designed to help teachers identify and intervene on behalf of kids struggling with adverse childhood experiences - both in the classroom and at home.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have been very fortunate to work with innovative clients and develop communications and education products that have won over 200 national and international awards.
As the Cartoonversation™ series continues to grow, they are also being recognized:
• 14-time Videographer Award winner
• 3-time Telly Award winner
• 3-time AVA Digital Award winner
• 2-time Educational Advertising Awards winner
My own education history
I am a very proud Wildcat, Bronco, and, well, Wildcat! I hold a Master of Arts in English Literature from Northwestern University, a Bachelor of Arts in English/Creative Writing from Western Michigan University, and a Master's Certificate in Applied Project Management from Villanova University.
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