School Visits

I offer school visits for p1-p3 pupils, in Edinburgh.

Interactive classroom visits can include: 

Book reading of Slow Down Amaya or Slow Down Sammy

Q&A Session

Mindful breathing activity

These sessions help children develop their emotional literacy and promote positive mental health and wellbeing. 

A 2021 Book Trust report highlighted that:

“School visits as an important way to nurture the next generation of creators of colour. Exposure to visible role models can inspire and challenge how children see themselves and careers in the creative industry.”

Slow Down Amaya and Slow Down Sammy have themes of mindfulness, kindness, diversity and inclusion weaved in the books.

These sessions align to the Curriculum for Excellence in relation to Health and Wellbeing, “Mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing” as they support children to “understand and develop my physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing and social skills”.

Children can use the techniques learnt during the session to help them regulate their emotions and look after their overall wellbeing.

2024 School Visits

May - Falla Hill Primary, West Lothian

June- Murrayburn Primary, Edinburgh

June - Duddingston Primary, Edinburgh

July & August- LS Tuition- Summer School, Edinburgh

September- Balgreen Primary, Edinburgh

Feedback

What the teachers said…

“The kids absolutely loved it!” - P3 Teacher

“P1b loved meeting Natasha and listening to her read her wonderful book ‘Slow Down Amaya’. It received rave reviews from the class and Natasha shared her top tips when writing stories and we can't wait to start creating our own characters. A really inspirational visit.”

- P1 Teacher

“We thoroughly enjoyed meeting author Natasha. We will continue to use many of Natasha’s mindfulness techniques to help us in school. What a lovely way to start the school day”

- P2/1 Teacher

“We were so lucky to have an author visit us in class today. Natasha read us her story which included some mindfulness activities. We asked her lots of questions about how to become an author and many of us feel inspired to write our own stories. Maybe one day we will get our own book published!”

- P3 Teacher

What the children said…

“I'm going to practice breathing with my [breathing] ball at home.”

“I feel so relaxed. I could go to sleep.”

“I liked your book. I'm going to buy it.”

“I want to write books when I'm older.”

“I think your book is excellent. I can't wait to read your next book about Sammy”

Book a Visit

I am taking bookings for the current academic school year.

I ask for a minimum of

20 book orders for a school visit lasting approx. 1 - 1½ hours.

I can visit a maximum of 4 classrooms, with each session at 20 minutes (if there are 4 classes interested)

This is in line with the Live Literature Trust fees.

Additional Details

Once we have confirmed a date for the visit I will send you a flyer with information about the visit, to share in advance with parents/carers. The flyer includes a payment link to order a copy of the book.

I will bring the book orders on the day of the school visit.

Orders can be from teachers, school staff and/or parents/carers.

Alternatively, if it suits your school better, I can send an invoice for an author visit, rather than a minimum book order.

Price

1-1½ hour: £200

To enquire about a school visit, please get in touch at: hello@butterfly-minds.co.uk or fill in the contact form below.