How much help should you give your young writers? Lots!
Did you know:
writers need partners?
you aren't cheating when you help your child learn to write?
learning to write can be pleasurable?
Kids these ages love to make little books, posters, or timelines. They crack secret codes and draw imaginary maps.
Children (8-10) apply their budding reading skills to writing for wonderful and hilarious results. Capitalize on their spirit of adventure and risk-taking!
Learn how to provide the right kind of support to your children’s rapidly developing skill set. The Emerging Writers Bundle offers you delight-based, academically-sound materials to be enjoyed over the course of a year or more!
Our Emerging Writers Bundles combine three interlocking programs for a year of essential language arts. Each bundle covers writing mechanics, composition formats, various types of writing, and fundamental writing practices your child will use again and again.
Skill Development proceeds from Emerging Writers One through Emerging Writers Three. Select the appropriate level based on your child's age and writing development. If you are teaching multiple children, aim for the middle.
New to our program? Download below for a sneak peek of our products. Our year-long bundles are beautifully designed, non-consumable and meaty! Not to worry—we'll hold your hand with lots of guidance so that implementation is a breeze! Download and print the samples or view them on your tablet.
Brave Writer has served over 100,000 families, over 22 years, in 191 countries. We know what works!
Customize your program to suit your family and needs! Each of the programs can be purchased individually. Create your customized program using recommended resources below.
Most programs tell students what to write. We show them how to write.
Growing Brave Writersis the essential training you need to be the delightful writing coach your children deserve. End writer’s block!
One product to teach all your kids, and will last your entire homeschool career!
Together, you and your kids will:
play oral and writing games
grow a rich vocabulary
do research
freewrite (unblocks your blocked writers)
revise (brand new material)
edit (two strategies your kids will embrace)
polish fiction and nonfiction writing
Empower your kids to feelgoodabout writing.
This program works for a wide-range of children. Perfect for children who can read easily and handwrite comfortably.
Each chapter contains:
A coaching guide for a writing practice
A writing activity with detailed instructions
A checklist for completion
A sample written narrative of skills mastered
An additional chapter and an appendix feature:
Directions for how to use the program in co-ops, with schooled children, and across the curriculum
Writing samples for the activities
Growing Brave Writersis a 200+ page PDF file. It’s non-consumable and works well with students of all ages (5–18). It’s designed to support a writer doing any kind of writing, including assignments in other programs or classes, for homeschooled and traditionally schooled students.
Purchase perks! Upon purchase, automatically enter into a 10-month email workflow that will guide you step-by-step, chapter by chapter. Implementation was never so easy!
Imagine your child being excited about grammar lessons! Imagine them calling out when they see literary devices "in the wild." Imagine them being delighted to play with punctuation!
TheDart Collection Oneis designed for 8-year-olds (3rd grade), but the program offers maximum flexibility and can be easily adapted for children ages 5-12 to meet your family's needs.
Enjoy literature while learning grammar, spelling, punctuation, and reading comprehension with engaging lessons that stick.
Our year-long program is delivered in nine month-long lesson plans. Each handbook features a novel and immerses your child in the world of:
stories
literary devices
grammar
punctuation
spelling
and book club parties
Discover how easy it is to teach writing using literature!
Our program uses the time-tested practices of copywork and dictation as key tools to teach punctuation, spelling, and grammar naturally in context. Don't worry—we'll show you how.
Each handbook contains:
Notes to go with a selected read-aloud (book not provided)
Four passages taken from the novel for copywork and dictation, one per week
Easy-to-follow instructions to teach writing elements found in the passages
Playful and effective grammar and punctuation activities that kids love
A delightful writing exercise to apply what they have learned
Nine comprehension questions
Book club party ideas
Copywork passages on separate printable pages
Skills Tracker and Weekly Planning pages
Four-color design that looks gorgeous on tablets or printed at home
TheDartprogram comes with Guidelines to help you implement the practices of copywork and dictation.
The Dart is delivered to your Brave Writer online account. Each handbook (40-50 pages) is a non-consumable PDF and can be used with multiple children in your own family—no need to purchase additional copies.
Join the thousands of families that have made Dart the #1 Brave Writer program!
Note: Dart Collection One is one part of the Emerging Writers Bundle One and the Dart One/Partnership One Bundle.
Customers who've previously purchased these Darts: * Suggested Reading Guide was recently added. ** Suggested Reading Guide and Cultural Context box was recently added.
Imagine your child being excited about grammar lessons! Imagine them calling out when they see literary devices "in the wild." Imagine them being delighted to play with punctuation!
TheDart Collection Twois designed for 9-year-olds (4th grade), but the program offers maximum flexibility and can be easily adapted for children ages 5-12 to meet your family's needs.
Enjoy literature while learning grammar, spelling, punctuation, and reading comprehension with engaging lessons that stick.
Our year-long program is delivered in nine month-long lesson plans. Each handbook features a novel and immerses your child in the world of:
stories
literary devices
grammar
punctuation
spelling
and book club parties
Discover how easy it is to teach writing using literature!
Our program uses the time-tested practices of copywork and dictation as key tools to teach punctuation, spelling, and grammar naturally in context. Don't worry—we'll show you how.
Each handbook contains:
Notes to go with a selected read-aloud (book not provided)
Four passages taken from the novel for copywork and dictation, one per week
Easy-to-follow instructions to teach writing elements found in the passages
Playful and effective grammar and punctuation activities that kids love
A delightful writing exercise to apply what they have learned
Nine comprehension questions
Book club party ideas
Copywork passages on separate printable pages
Skills Tracker and Weekly Planning pages
Four-color design that looks gorgeous on tablets or printed at home
TheDartprogram comes with Guidelines to help you implement the practices of copywork and dictation.
The Dart is delivered to your Brave Writer online account. Each handbook (40-50 pages) is a non-consumable PDF and can be used with multiple children in your own family—no need to purchase additional copies.
Join the thousands of families that have made Dart the #1 Brave Writer program!
Note: Dart: Collection Two is one part of the Emerging Writers Bundle Two and the Dart Two/Partnership Writing Two Bundle.
Customers who've previously purchased these Darts: * Suggested Reading Guide was recently added. ** Suggested Reading Guide and Cultural Context box was recently added.
Imagine your child being excited about grammar lessons! Imagine them calling out when they see literary devices "in the wild." Imagine them being delighted to play with punctuation!
TheDart Collection Threeis designed for 10-year-olds (5th grade), but the program offers maximum flexibility and can be easily adapted for children ages 5-12 to meet your family's needs.
Enjoy literature while learning grammar, spelling, punctuation, and reading comprehension with engaging lessons that stick.
Our year-long program is delivered in nine month-long lesson plans. Each handbook features a novel and immerses your child in the world of:
stories
literary devices
grammar
punctuation
spelling
and book club parties
Discover how easy it is to teach writing using literature!
Our program uses the time-tested practices of copywork and dictation as key tools to teach punctuation, spelling, and grammar naturally in context. Don't worry—we'll show you how.
Each handbook contains:
Notes to go with a selected read-aloud (book not provided)
Four passages taken from the novel for copywork and dictation, one per week
Easy-to-follow instructions to teach writing elements found in the passages
Playful and effective grammar and punctuation activities that kids love
A delightful writing exercise to apply what they have learned
Nine comprehension questions
Book club party ideas
Copywork passages on separate printable pages
Skills Tracker and Weekly Planner pages
Four-color design that looks gorgeous on tablets or printed at home
TheDartprogram comes with Guidelines to help you implement the practices of copywork and dictation.
The Dart is delivered to your Brave Writer online account. Each handbook (40-50 pages) is a non-consumable PDF and can be used with multiple children in your own family—no need to purchase additional copies.
Join the thousands of families that have made Dart the #1 Brave Writer program!
Note: Dart Collection Three is one part of the Emerging Writers Bundle Three and the Dart Three/Partnership Writing Three Bundle.
Customers who've previously purchased these Darts: * Suggested Reading Guide was recently added.
You've told us you want more Partnership Writing projects for your 8-10-year-olds and that you love connecting them to Darts. We've listened!
Partnership Writing One is designed for 8-year-olds (3rd grade), but the program offers maximum flexibility and can be easily adapted for children ages 5-12 to meet your family's needs.
Team up with your young writers
Your child is a fluent speaker, bursting with stories and ideas they share with enthusiasm. You don't see that same energy show up in their writing. Partnership Writing helps you bridge the gap with your child.
The most overlooked practice in writing is working with a partner. When you partner with your child, writing skills and confidence soar!
Partnership Writing brings writing voice and writing formats together while guiding you to navigate this exciting stage of writing development!
Included in thePartnership WritingOneprogram:
Tools to plan the projects
Tools to track the skills your child gains
Support for charter school, portfolio, and evaluation reports
A sample schedule (routine) for how to incorporate these practices into your year
Guidance on incorporating the Brave Writer Lifestyle and oral language practices
Suggestions for pairing projects with Dart Collection One novels
Projects for Collection One:
[Want to compare Collections? We've got them all listed in one easy document!]
Partnership Writing Oneis comprised of nine four-color PDF files—one for each project. They look great on tablets and iPads, or can be printed. The product is non-consumable and can be used for multiple children at once. Each project can be done more than one time with a fresh topic to practice the formats.
Some projects will draw on the original Partnership Writing, but with all-new features, layout, and guidance.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Partnership Writing One projects will be released, one per month, starting August 15. Each project PDF will be available for download in your Brave Writer account, where you will also find other support materials. We will email you a monthly reminder with additional guidance on implementation.
You've told us you want more Partnership Writing projects for your 8-10-year-olds and that you love connecting them to Darts. We've listened!
Partnership Writing Two is designed for 9-year-olds (4th grade), but the program offers maximum flexibility and can be easily adapted for children ages 5-12 to meet your family's needs.
Team up with your young writers
Your child is a fluent speaker, bursting with stories and ideas they share with enthusiasm. You don't see that same energy show up in their writing. Partnership Writing helps you bridge the gap with your child.
The most overlooked practice in writing is working with a partner. When you partner with your child, writing skills and confidence soar!
Partnership Writing brings writing voice and writing formats together while guiding you to navigate this exciting stage of writing development!
Included in thePartnership WritingTwoprogram:
Tools to plan the projects
Tools to track the skills your child gains
Support for charter school, portfolio, and evaluation reports
A sample schedule (routine) for how to incorporate these practices into your year
Guidance on incorporating the Brave Writer Lifestyle and oral language practices
Suggestions for pairing projects with Dart Collection Two novels
Projects for Collection Two:
[Want to compare Collections? We've got them all listed in one easy document!]
Month
Project
Writing Type
September
My Island, My Rules
Descriptive
October
The Case for My Pet (Real or Fictional)
Opinion
November
Finding My Voice
Narrative
December
A Visitor's Guide to My House
Instructional
January
My Word Portrait
Descriptive
February
The Day I Carried Something Secret
Narrative
March
Nine (or More) Steps to Competence
Instructional
April
My Personal Timeline
Research Autobiographical
May
My Writer's Notebook
Multi-Genre
Partnership Writing Twois comprised of nine four-color PDF files—one for each project. They look great on tablets and iPads, or can be printed. The product is non-consumable and can be used for multiple children at once. Each project can be done more than one time with a fresh topic to practice the formats.
Some projects will draw on the original Partnership Writing, but with all-new features, layout, and guidance.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Partnership Writing Two projects will be released, one per month, starting August 15. Each project PDF will be available for download in your Brave Writer account, where you will also find other support materials. We will email you a monthly reminder with additional guidance on implementation.
You've told us you want more Partnership Writing projects for your 8-10-year-olds and that you love connecting them to Darts. We've listened!
Partnership Writing Three is designed for 10-year-olds (5th grade), but the program offers maximum flexibility and can be easily adapted for children ages 5-12 to meet your family's needs.
Team up with your young writers
Your child is a fluent speaker, bursting with stories and ideas they share with enthusiasm. You don't see that same energy show up in their writing. Partnership Writing helps you bridge the gap with your child.
The most overlooked practice in writing is working with a partner. When you partner with your child, writing skills and confidence soar!
Partnership Writing brings writing voice and writing formats together while guiding you to navigate this exciting stage of writing development!
Included in thePartnership Writing Three program:
Tools to plan the projects
Tools to track the skills your child gains
Support for charter school, portfolio, and evaluation reports
A sample schedule (routine) for how to incorporate these practices into your year
Guidance on incorporating the Brave Writer Lifestyle and oral language practices
Suggestions for pairing projects with Dart Collection Three novels
Projects for Collection Three:
[Want to compare Collections? We've got them all listed in one easy document!]
Month
Project
Writing Type
September
An Illuminated Page
Descriptive
October
My Catalog of Wonders
Instructional, Descriptive
November
The Sidekick's Side of the Story
Narrative
December
What I Would Miss Letter
Opinion, Descriptive
January
My Wishing Words
Descriptive
February
Making My Case
Opinion
March
How It Works (And Why It Matters)
Informational, Instructional
April
A Week in My Life Poetry Book
Creative Narrative
May
My Wild Dispatch
Narrative, Informational Reporting
Partnership Writing Threeis comprised of nine four-color PDF files—one for each project. They look great on tablets and iPads, or can be printed. The product is non-consumable and can be used for multiple children at once. Each project can be done more than one time with a fresh topic to practice the formats.
Some projects will draw on the original Partnership Writing, but with all-new features, layout, and guidance.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Partnership Writing Three projects will be released, one per month, starting August 15. Each project PDF will be available for download in your Brave Writer account, where you will also find other support materials. We will email you a monthly reminder with additional guidance on implementation.
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