Young writers eager to get started? Us, too.

We've designed three classes to pair read-alouds with writing activities that kids will love. 

Here’s a preview of the trio—click the images below for more information and to register.

  • Story Switcheroo

Join us on a whimsical journey as we mold and reshape favorite fairy tales, combining story elements, lighthearted writing exercises, and imaginative play to introduce your child to a whole new magical world—of writing! (Ages 5-8)

  • Telling Tales

Grab your favorite assortment of books about myths and legends for this class. Play storytelling games, make a character collage, and act out a daring rescue that becomes your very own tale. (Ages 7-10)

  • Animal Stories

Using favorite animal stories, you and your kids will uncover literary elements, narrative structure, and plot devices commonly used in these types of tales. Includes a project to write an animal tale from start to finish! (Ages 7-10)

Highlights of these courses:

  • Four weeks long and asynchronous, for maximum flexibility
  • One price for the whole family
  • Capped at 25 families who interact with each other, writer's workshop-style
  • Adults are the ones who post in class—get all your questions about writing answered!
  • Includes a live instructor giving personalized feedback to help writers grow

Consider these classes your chance to engage the child who loves dress up, LEGO builds, and imaginative play as they get hooked on writing!  

Word on the Street

  1. So much freedom and yet a great amount of structure. It was all so much fun, my girls are so sure they've not been doing any school. - Mel, Parent

  2. This class did not disappoint. It really set me up to have a picture for how to work through the rest of Jot It Down. - Megan

  3. Writing has actually become the most exciting class to teach. Writing doesn’t have to be boring and since this class, it really hasn’t been. It’s been implemented into our lifestyle and one of the most fun and enjoyable parts of our week. - Tanya, Parent

  4. [We] discovered and uncovered so much—from favorite new stories and collections, to recognizing archetypes, to how to work together in new and different ways, to how to be kind, forgiving and accepting. Without a doubt, you have sparked a deeper love for writing (in both of us)!  - Kathryn, Parent

  5. I loved the support that I felt in this class. But most important to me was the way my kids felt supported, encouraged, and cheered on by the comments and feedback they received along the way. They had such a positive experience with writing.  - Daniela, Parent