School Visits

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

Interactive visits include: 

Book reading of Slow Down Amaya and/or Slow Down Sammy

Q&A Session

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.

School Visits

May 2024 - Falla Hill Primary, West Lothian

June 2024 - Murrayburn Primary, Edinburgh

June 2024 - Duddingston Primary, Edinburgh

July & August 2024 - LS Tuition- Summer School, Edinburgh

September 2024 - Balgreen Primary, Edinburgh

March 2025- Falla Hill Primary, West Lothian

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 hour, maximum 1½ hours.

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

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, I can send an invoice for the author visit.

Price

1-1½ hour: £200

Virtual Author Visits

30 minute storytelling session sharing Slow Down Amaya and Slow Down Sammy with a Q&A.

Your school will receive an ebook copy of both storie, plus downloadable curriculum aligned lesson plans.

Price

£100

My fees are based on the Live Literature Trust fees.

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