We use the Four Steps in the
Storying protocol:
In our LIVE INTERACTIVE course, we will practice:
- Attention: Launching the Expedition/Notice what interests you
- Affection: Staking a Claim/How to begin your writing
- Approach: Start Digging and Panning/Skills for follow-through and editing
- Allowance: Let the Gold Guide You/How to share your work
This course is just right for your child if they:
- simply love stories and want to create their own
- are looking for inspiration
- want tools to improve their writing
- struggle to find words
- freeze when faced with a blank sheet of paper
- put up a fight when it's time to do writing homework
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David and Meredith describe our
“Writing by Heart: Foundations” Curriculum below:
There are two short video lessons for each “excavation”, each at about 30 minutes long. There is one practice assignment with each lesson, which we estimate could take anywhere from 10-30 minutes, depending on how thorough your child wishes to be. There are also “adventurer” exercises that are more comprehensive and could take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours.
As writing is a capacity that stems from the ability to read and digest language, we do ask that your children are able to read with some facility and know the basics of letter and sentence formation. We invite the children to work within their personal capacities and to receive guidance from another adult to support them if needed. The worksheets include instructions that are audio-recorded, in addition to being available as a pdf. They are created with learning differences in mind, as David and Meredith gladly work with all types of learners.
Example Curriculum
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FAQ
CAN MY CHILD DO THE COURSE COMPLETELY ON HER OWN?
Your child/student can watch the videos and complete the practice worksheets & projects on her own, however we recommend parent overview of the child's participation in the course. Some of the exercises ask the child to be introspective and self-aware in ways that may be new to them. Children may want or need parent-engagement in this process. Lastly, there will be practice worksheets to print and supplies to gather, which may necessitate parent support.
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT FOR THIS COURSE?
There is a video for each lesson, each at about 20 minutes long. There is one practice assignment with each lesson, which we estimate could take anywhere from 10-30 minutes, depending on how thorough your child wishes to be. There are also “Adventurer” exercises that are more comprehensive and could take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours.
DOES MY CHILD NEED TO BE ABLE TO READ & WRITE TO PARTICIPATE?
Yes. As writing is a capacity that stems from the ability to read and digest language, we do ask that your children are able to read with some facility and know the basics of letter and sentence formation. David and Meredith will be encouraging and guiding content, but are not positioned to thoroughly edit grammatical, spelling and mechanical errors. We will be asking the children to work within their personal capacities there, or receive guidance from another adult to support them if needed. The worksheets are created with learning differences in mind, and David and Meredith will gladly work with all types of learners.
WHAT IS YOUR REFUND POLICY?
Curriculum Purchases: Because of the immediate accessibility to our curriculum courses, we do not offer refunds. However, we would never want you to unhappy with any of your purchases, so please contact Meredith if you have any questions or requests.
WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
Email us at [email protected] any time, and we will be happy to help