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Why Not Write Wednesdays? Creative Writing Prompts for Kids!
Every Wednesday our creative writing prompt challenges you to pick up your pen and indulge your author self! Take a look at the image below and write a story about what comes next…
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Words from Our Young Authors at Joaquin Miller
Our curriculum this session at Joaquin Miller was “It’s a Mystery!”, and we worked on character development, crafting setting, creating tension, and using concrete details. See some of our favorite excerpts below! From: The most valuable _______ in the world … Continue reading
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Showcasing Our Young Authors from Montera
This session our Montera Boys’ Group explored the theme of flight! The boys have written stories from diverse points of view, such as those of Amelia Earhart, bumblebees, and even Cupid. They drew upon the senses, flights of fancy, and … Continue reading
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Maurice Sendak on how children triumph over fear and anger.
Check out this short interview with Maurice Sendak from "To the Best of our Knowledge." “In all my books, there is a critical moment in a child’s life that he has to figure out what to do without the aid of … Continue reading
Where would you go with this? Creative writing prompt
Our creative writing challenge to you is to look at the image we post below and see where it may take you and your pen. Wake up your imagination and see where this takes you! Feel free to share anything … Continue reading
Why Not Write Wednesdays? Creative Writing Prompt for Kids
Every Wednesday our creative writing prompt challenges you to pick up your pen and indulge your author self! Imagine you were Justin Beiber's songwriter and take a stab at writing his next #1 hit!
Why Not Write Wednesdays? Creative Writing Prompt for Kids
Every Wednesday we challenge you to pick up your pen and indulge your author self! Today we are challenging you to do a free write…without picking up your pencil once! Write about whatever you want, whatever is on your mind, … Continue reading
Where would you go with this? Creative writing prompt
Our creative writing challenge to you is to look at the image we post below and see where it may take you and your pen. Wake up your imagination and see where this takes you! Feel free to share anything … Continue reading
Check Out Our After-School Class in Oakton, Virginia!
Did you know we have a class out in Virginia? Instructor Cathi Cohen heads our class of creative writing students on the East Coast. Take a look at what they've been up to! By Katrina I am from… I am … Continue reading
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Tagged after school, arts& crafts, creative writing, education, enrichment, kids poetry, kids writing, Sondra Hall, Take My Word For It, writing activities, writing exercises, writing for children, writing for kids, young writers
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Why Not Write Wednesdays? Creative Writing Prompt for Kids
Every Wednesday we challenge you to pick up your pen and indulge your author self! Today's prompt: Write a 6 word memoir! Some of the best writing can be the shortest. Check out these 6 word memoirs from SMITH Magazine. … Continue reading