Parent Corner

Parent Masterclass – How Curiosity Unlocks Your Child’s Learning Potential

We often talk with parents and educators about how creative writing boosts lifelong learning skills. However, we've all also watched the writers in our lives mess around with creative projects and never really get anywhere. So, how do we help them not only reach their...

How does the Idea Storm work?

Did you know that while we're all learning at home this spring, we've made our Idea Storm online course available for FREE? If your children are home from school with extra downtime on their hands, consider making downtime creative time. There is power in telling...

Breaking Down the Essay: Talking about Intros with Your Kids

Whether your writer is tackling school applications or simply doing homework, they can’t escape the essay! In this mini-lesson for parents, Executive Director, Naomi Kinsman, will break down how to construct a strong introductory paragraph and – maybe more importantly...

Why is Summer Writing Important?

Why is Summer Writing Important? Just like summer reading, summer writing is a valuable gift you can give your child in the months when they are away from school. From an academic point of view, writing over the summer prevents summer “slide,” where youth lose some of...

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