Testimonials

• " Thank you so much for coming to our school. The students loved the whole experience. We will certainly recommend you to others! Cheers" BS, Fr.C.W. Sullivan, Brampton
   
• "Just wanted to let you know how much .. the students and I enjoyed your presentation. It was fabulous and I know the students learned a lot. The grab bags were amazing. I opened one and was thrilled to find the samples enclosed. Definitely a great deal of work on your end.
  Thank you so much again! What an amazing hands on experience that is geared for the students' level of interest and knowledge and very affordable. We loved it! See you in February!" MAB, Champlain Trail PS, Mississauga
   
• "The kids were thrilled with their mineral bags, and we were all very impressed with the great variety of samples you brought for the kids to check out.... Well, we liked the fact that Nicholas had a ton of real experience on real rock hounding and prospecting. It made him much more authentic, and very knowledgeable. He was also very patient and good with the kids. The size and variety of the samples he brought were great! The hands on nature of this is essential in keeping kids around the grade 4 age (9-10) engaged and interested." JP, Bayview Hill Elementary School, Richmond Hill
   
• "Elfi .... Thank you for the terrific job Nicholas and you did on Sunday (McMichael Family Sunday - Rock, Paper, Scissors). The
  Rockhounds were a success and we received great feedback from visitors big and small! Geology brought a completely different view to Ed Bartram's work and it was fascinating to see some of the cool rocks you brought. Thank you again for your time and effort. I hope we can work together again in the future. " JS, Program Coordinator, McMichael Art Gallery
   
• " The kids did enjoy the presentation [Pulleys & Gears] and so did the volunteers. It was informative and covered all of the curriculum expectations." YD, St. Rose of Lima CS, Scarborough
   
• " It was exceptional.............We are definitely booking for next year and may also do the pulleys and gears workshop. Thanks for hand outs. We love your presentations Rocko!!!" LDV, Lorne Park PS, Mississauga
   
• "The rock talk was very informative and hands on. The kids enjoyed themselves and really got involved in the different stations. We were very proud that they were able to regurgitate (haha) what they learned in class. His interaction with the children was phenomenal. The kids loved it. We liked it because the presentation was brought to us, we have already received feedback from some parents praising the opportunity of having outside groups coming into classrooms with their expertise.
  Would highly recommend. Thank you." AW, St. Mark School, Etobicoke
   
• "...the foremost thing I saw was the students' interest and enthusiasm for the different rocks. They really enjoyed seeing all the various types they had never seen before. It sparked an interest in seeing more rocks for many students. They expressed a greater urge to travel and find interesting rocks of their own." KS, Arnott Charlton Public School, Brampton
   
• "Just finished the Pulleys and Gears workshop with Nick Gere.  Very pleased. Are there any workshops for grade 6 students?  The grade 6 teachers were asking and I said I would find out. Thanks again." KC, St. Luke School, Mississauga
   
• "I felt the pulley presentation was excellent. The children were engaged and have been talking about all the pulleys they see. We had one student with the help of his dad design and make a catapult with a pulley. I would like to schedule bookings for both rocks and pulleys next year. Thanks"  KD, Oscar Peterson PS, Mississauga

• "We have used your website to do learning labs so our kids are familiar with Rockhounds and your work. This would be a great opportunity for them as they thrive on practical, hands-on learning." VZ, North Peel Secondary School, Brampton
   
• "We really enjoyed the presentation [Rocks & Minerals] on Thursday and Friday of last week. The hands-on was great, and the samples of rocks were very unique. Teachers should be strongly encouraged to have parent volunteers so there is an adult at each station. Tools and artifacts were informational and well worth the children exploring and learning about." CM, Osprey Woods PS, Mississauga
   
• "We all enjoyed the pulleys and gears workshop. The materials were excellent and the activities were all relevant. This is certainly an experience I could not have provided for my students on my own. Thank you for your time and expertise." CHK, Crosby Heights PS, Richmond Hill
   
• "The kids, the volunteers and the teachers enjoyed the the (Rock Talk) workshop today." SPR, St. Hilary ES, Mississauga
   
• "Thank you so much for this wonderful web site (www.RocksForKids.com). I am a teacher who is currently inundated ... and this is a welcome change! And sites like yours help, when we have so little time or money to prepare meaningful Science lessons, in particular. Again - thank you." VB, Costa Mesa, California
   
• "The workshop [Pulleys & Gears] was great! The students told me afterwards that they really enjoyed it. The display of tools and machines were very neat. "  GK, Unionville Meadows PS, Markham
   
• "Yes we really enjoyed our visit with Rocko. When I discussed the visit with my class afterwards several of them said they wanted to be a geologist or a "rockhound" when they grew up. I thought the presentation of the "tools of the trade" and the follow up memory exercise was excellent. The students saw equipment they had never seen before and were especially thrilled with the "bear horn". Nick explained everything slowly and clearly and related to the students' own experiences where he could. The rock and mineral samples were exceptional and the hands-on experience so valuable. The only thing I would change for next year - and we will definitely have you back next year - is to book the visit for later in the unit when the students have discussed more types of rocks and looked at some minerals. .... Looking forward to seeing you again next year. Thanks again for a terrific  program."  DP, Summitview PS, Stouffville
   
• "Nick "Rocko" was excellent. The students really enjoyed learning about rocks and minerals. We loved the center approach! The kids were really interested. After talking to my colleagues we have decided to have another rock talk next year! Thanks for the great websites and follow up activities. Our classes have enjoyed going on to your websites to research the minerals in their sample bags.... I really liked how Nick's profile sheet on the physical properties were laid out! Very student friendly... Thanks again. We really enjoyed our Rock talk and we look forward to seeing you again next year." TP, Nahani Way PS, Mississauga
   
• "We really enjoyed the visit from “Rocko”. The kids liked the hands-on stations and learning the different characteristics of the minerals and rocks. The format was relaxed and educational at the same time. Rocko’s sense of humour was enjoyable as well. And everyone liked their the grab bags, a good value I think. Thanks for coming out!" AS, Homeschooling Co-op, Angus
   
• Thanks for a great session last week. Both of the kids had a great time. A.M. especially enjoyed getting to see and hold a real piece of obsidian. He loved to rock room and being able to hold the rocks and feel their weight and texture. It was a great experience for him to see in person all of the rocks he has been reading about in books. Your rock room really made rocks come alive.
  A.M. has a new respect for rocks now. I haven't found any rocks in his pockets while doing laundry this week as I usually do. He has cleared the soccer trophies from his bookshelf and replaced them with his own rock display; each rock with it's own neatly printed label. You can imagine the beating my washer has taken in the past. ....
  Your gentle nature was well received by A.M. Thanks for inspiring a junior rock hound.      D.M., mother of grade 4 student & sister who had a private session about rocks & minerals, Mississauga