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Moving Through All Seven Days

Today you can learn about Kathy's book,

MOVING THROUGH ALL SEVEN DAYS.

Here is what she has stated about her work:

“MOVING THROUGH ALL SEVEN DAYS” by Kathy Ann Stemke

I'm very excited to announce that Action Alley Education is close to publishing, "Moving Through All Seven Days." 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 activities at the end of the book are designed to reinforce the concepts as well as give impetus to movement exploration.

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More information about Kathy Stemke's book:

(Virtual Book Tour de Net karina@fabianspace.com)

1. What inspired you to write this story?

I’m a teacher at heart, and I always want children to learn something new about life and their environment.  “Moving Through All Seven Days” inspires movement exploration and creativity in children as they learn the days of the week.  The lyrical rhymes also teach them how to spell each day. 

2. Who is your favorite character and why?

I love them all.  There is a wide diversity of races represented as well as a wide diversity of interests. In other words, there is something for everyone.  

3. What was the hardest part of writing this book?

The rhymes!!   I still struggle with finding natural words to flow and represent the ideas I have in mind.

5. What was easiest?

As a retired teacher of 37 years, I love to create worksheets and fun activities to reinforce the concepts that I feature. 

6. What's next for you?

I’ve started a series of books under the umbrella of “Action Alley Education” which combines movement activities with rhymes, phonics, math, and many other educational concepts.  This fresh new approach to learning is full of action-oriented fun!!  Since dance was such a big part of my life, I’m also writing a book which includes rebellious ballet slippers.

Name:  Kathy Stemke

 Website: www.kathystemke.weebly.com

Blog: http://educationtipster.blogspot.com

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Get to know Kathy's newsletter!

It's finally done! The first issue of the "MOVEMENT AND RHYTHM" newsletter is full of the latest information, activities, and games for the home or the classroom. This issue addresses topics like: "Why Use Movement to Teach?" "Musical Consonants in Action," and "Activities for Gross Motor Skills." You'll be updated on educationtipster's upcoming events like the Virtual Book Tour and the FREE teacher teleseminars in February. Just sign up on Kathy Stemke's blog:http://educationtipster.blogspot.com.

Here's some excerpts:

"Why Use Movement to Teach?"

.....Recent studies link cognitive skills to motor skill development. Scientists now say that because a child’s earliest learning is based on motor development, so too is much of the knowledge that follows. They have found that the cerebellum, the part of the brain previously thought to control only motor activities, is a “virtual switchboard of cognitive activity.” Scientists have demonstrated a connection between the cerebellum and such cognitive functions as memory, spatial orientation, attention, language, and decision making......

"Musical Consonants in Action"

If you’re happy and you know it, bounce around b b.

If you’re happy and you know it, bounce around b, b.

If your happy and you know it, then you’re face will surely show it.

If you’re happy and you know it, bounce around b, b.....

If your happy and you know it, creep along c, c...etc

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Thank you Kathy for sharing with us all this interesting information.
And Good Luck with your future endeavors!

Liana

Welcome Kathy Stemke!

Welcome to the May book tour!

This month my guest is Kathy Stemke, author of

“Moving Through All Seven Days"

Enjoy her interview!


1. Where are you from?

I’m originally from New York. I went to school in Connecticut and stayed there many years. In 1990, I moved to Georgia, and I now live in the North Georgia Mountains.

2. When and why did you begin writing?

I began writing poetry when I was a teenager to express all those new feelings and frustrations.

3. What inspired you to write your first book?

My first book was an anthology of poems and photography. I’ve always liked using mixed mediums to express myself.

4. Do you have a poem that you could share with us?

Sure, here’s one entitled, “An Empty Stage.”

Coiled torso frozen on an empty stage,

a living sculpture trapped and placed

with no gown of tulle to hide her age

but with weeping knees below her waist.

Framed in light her insides groan

with pent up passion poised for release,

she now waits long and alone

for rhythm to carry her into peace.

But I remember her unencumbered

prance, so light for one who was held down

by unfulfilled dreams remembered,

floating above her tattered gown.

5. Would you ever consider publishing your poetry?

Yes, in fact, I want to publish a whole book of dance poems someday.

6. What, in your opinion, is the most important element of good writing?

Imagination. A book has to be different to get the attention of the public. It must also have lots of unexpected surprises.

7. Why should someone buy your book, “Moving Through All Seven Days?”

This book not only teaches the days of the week but how to spell each day as well. The illustrations are colorful and are full of action. Children will be inspired to explore all types of movements as they have fun learning.

8. If you could leave your readers with one legacy, what would you want it to be?

Pursue your dreams! It’s sad, but I know so many extremely talented people who never tried to follow their dreams. I’ve found that if you have passion and
persistence, you will succeed at accomplishing many things. One thing leads to another. Just never give up!

Visit Kathy at

http://educationtipster.blogspot.com Education tips and book reviews

http://kathystemke.weebly.com Kathy Stemke’s website

More about Kathy this Sunday!

See you online.

Liana