Author Visits & Assemblies

Douglas Sherman / Principal

Northampton Boro Elementary School

Northampton, PA

Daryl Cobb isn't just an author; he's a whirlwind of creativity and energy that swept through our school, leaving students from grades K-5 buzzing with excitement for reading and writing.

Our younger set (K-2) was treated to a gentler, more whimsical presentation (than 3-5). Cobb's use of colorful props, storytelling and sing-alongs created a magical atmosphere that captivated even the most wiggly kindergartners. His genuine warmth and humor put even the shyest kids at ease.

How your day might look like.

The day usually starts with song: As the students enter, they will find Daryl playing the guitar and singing.

(Music is adjusted to suit grade level attending.)

"Students will be actively involved."

Daryl's ability to get all the students actively involved in his programs is fun to watch and exciting to be a part of.

(Topic Talk: "The Importance of Words"). See Video

Topic Talks are removed from K-1 "Music & Storytime."

Topic Talks are removed from all K-1 programs.
Most stories and songs are designed to include audience participation.
Video Clip: Keeping the beat, "Boy on the Hill"
All stories shared in Daryl's programs are told through live action readings. (Storytelling with graphics).

Music & Storytime (Pre-k-2nd)

Sing-a-longs / "Monkeys"

For a lot of authors Pre-K, K, and 1 can be a hard audience to keep focused. But Daryl's "Music & Storytime" program bounces along from song to song and story book to story book with so much energy, movement and activity that these little students have no time to get restless. The music is an attention grabber!

"It's all in the Words." (See Video "The importance of words")

"Kayley's Room" (See Video Above")

"Monkeys on the bed" (See Video Above)

"Little Bo Beep"

"Twinkle, Twinkle" and more.

Live action storytelling "Daniel Dinosaur"

To keep the program lively Daryl performs all of his story books as the kids either watch him and/or follow the illustrations flashing on the movie screen.

"Bill the Bat Loves Halloween" (See Video Above)

"Daniel Dinosaur" (See Video Here)

"Boy on the Hill" (See Video "Rhyme has Rhythm")

Daddy Did I Ever Say? I Love You, Love You, Every Day"

"A Writer's Journey" Primary

Kayley's Room / Topic Talk "Details"

For younger kids "Kayley's Room" is simply presented as a song with corresponding photographs for the student to refer to. (As presented in this video clip.) For "A Writer's Joureny" programs this composition is used as part of a Topic Talk to teach kids how to come up with detail for their stories.

"Bill the Bat Loves Halloween" Live Action Reading

For younger kids "Bill the Bat Loves Halloween" is presented as a story with corresponding illustration to demonstrate the illustration process. (As presented in this video clip.) For "A Writer's Journey" programs this story is used as part of a Topic Talk to teach kids how to use real-life/small moments in their stories.

"Music and Storytime"

About Daryl Cobb's Author Visits & Assemblies

"Music & Storytime" (Pre-k thru 2nd)

"Music and Storytime" (Assembly Runs 40-45 minutes)