Brave Writer

The Writer's Jungle: is designed to teach the homeschooling parent how to teach writing, and is the centerpiece of the Brave Writer program. The results? An activated writing voice, and a nurturing tear-free relationship with you, the parent-editor-coach-and-ally.

Jot it Down: the joy of writing without requiring your child to lift a pencil! You will act as secretary and transcriptionist, giving your child's young, quirky, brilliant voice access to the world of print. Your little bundle will discover that a writer already lives inside. These ten engaging writing projects include word play, photography, teatimes, body art, and fairy tales, to name a few! Ages 5-8.

Partnership Writing: Successfully navigate the Partnership Writing phase (no more "blank page, blank stare" syndrome!) with our Year-Long Language Arts Plan and 10 Monthly Writing Projects. Parents are given clear instructions about how much support to give to a child's writing project—what's too much, what's not enough? You'll go on a journey of joyful collaboration with your child, who will gain confidence and excitement about writing. Ages 9-10.

Faltering Ownership: watch your emerging writers take more and more responsibility for their writing with our 12 month-long writing projects found in this amazing program! You'll guide and coach your middlers in writing forms that facilitate growth in skills like: summary, reporting, citing sources, letter writing, book reviewing, and interviewing. At the same time, you'll help your kids emotionally invest in their work by appealing to their creativity, personal passions, and expanding curiosity! Ages 11-12.