A Room Full of Stories - Junior and Middle Primary

Using props, anecdotes, and audience participation, award-winning author Katrina Germein shares how stories move from flicking ideas to beautiful picture books. Children are encouraged to think like authors and identify stories in their own lives in order to recognise their unique amazing creative potential. Katrina engages young writers through movement and role-play as each session includes story-readings, author insights, wordplay and short book dramatisations. With an extensive background education, Katrina has over twenty years’ experience presenting to children.

 Writing from the Heart - Middle and Upper Primary

 An engaging presentation about how to think like an author and transform shadowy ideas into shining pieces of prose. Using examples from her own writing, Katrina considers various literary techniques and the process authors use to build and refine their work. Students are encouraged to see their own writing as an amazing opportunity for self-expression which honours their unique personal experiences and tastes. 

 Professional Development for Early Years Teachers (Preschool to Year 2)

Ways to Inspire Young Writers, An Author's Point of View

Katrina has combined her career as an author and educator for over twenty years. Still working in early childhood, she has current knowledge of education theory and practice, combined with an authentic understanding of what writers need to write. In this session, Katrina shares her passion for early literacy. Using anecdotes and examples, she encourages educators to reflect on their pedagogy and consider the best ways to support young learners to develop storytelling skills and a love of reading and writing. Katrina holds a Bachelor of Education, a Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education, and a Master of Education (Early Childhood).