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SUMMARY:Secrets of Storytelling Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids\n\n\n\nPart 2 – The Middle\, for 3rd through 6th grade students\n\n\n\nBy Natalie Rompella \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nThursdays\, August 11\, 18\, 25\, & September 1  \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:15 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your student love reading and have a creative mind? Does your student want to write his or her own stories – but doesn’t know where to start? And (perhaps most importantly) would you like your student to grab onto a love of writing – right now – getting skilled and confident with writing before middle and high school in a fun and enjoyable way? \n\n\n\nIn Part 1\, The Beginning\, we worked through how to get started. So\, in this Club\, you’ll join Ms. Schuett writing through the middle part of the workbook\, Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids—which is all about creating the middle of a story. This fun\, skills-based club with “writing classes” helps your writer become confident– AND along the way\, we’ll learn about how stories in literature “work”! \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this club—even if your student didn’t participate in Part 1\, The Beginning\, they’re welcome to join in on Part 2\, The Middle. Even the writer of the workbook\, Natalie Rompella\, tells young writers to use the workbook in any order they like! \n\n\n\nIn the Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids Club\, each week\, you’ll follow the writing prompts\, learn how to think and write well\, practice putting your ideas to paper\, and then share the creativity together in Club. In this way\, we’ll “try out” new ways to write with excitement (and enjoyment!) and become better writers. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity along the way! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s led by a writer! Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids was written for young writers – and because Ms. Schuett has been writing since she was in the fourth grade\, she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there” with the writing. It’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy\, and this Club is perfect for just that… \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love writing and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1647391342ISBN-13: 978-1647391342\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve already written a ton of stories\, practice makes perfect when it comes to writing for kids. Build your skills the fun way with Secrets of Storytelling; it’s packed with dozens of short\, creative fiction prompts and plenty of space so you can write to your heart’s content. \n\n\n\nDon’t be afraid to think outside the box\, make mistakes\, and get weird with words! Prompts and fun activities about writing for kids inspire you to get creative and help you build intriguing plots\, strong characters\, and vivid settings for your stories. It’s time to unleash your inner author! \n\n\n\nAll books about writing for kids should include: \n\n\n\nFun activities―Explore engaging exercises that get your creativity flowing\, including brainstorming\, filling in the blanks\, and beyond.Tips on writing for kids―Learn simple strategies for crafting strong storylines\, and get pointers for overcoming writer’s block\, editing your work\, and more.Quotes for creativity―Discover inspirational and motivational quotes from famous writers.\n\n\n\nStep up your storytelling skills with the short\, creative fiction prompts and fun activities inside this book about writing for kids. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 – 12 years\, grades 3 – 6 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing.  \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts to write – and together\, we’ll discuss the ideas and how to make them even clearer and more powerful\, as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together.  \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages 47 – 75 Week 2: Reading – Pages 76 – 103Week 3: Reading – Pages 104 – 137Week 4: Reading – Pages 138 – 154\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nSecrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kidsby Natalie Rompella$40\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:Little Town on the Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Little Town on the Prairie\n\n\n\n A “Little House on the Prairie” Series Book\n\n\n\nBy Laura Ingalls Wilder \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Aug 24\, 31\, Sept 7\, 14\, & 28 (please note that we skip Sept 21)  \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:00 – 5:45 PM Eastern (4:00 Central\, 3:00 Mountain\, 2:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd the “Little House on the Prairie” adventures continue! Share your love of the Little House books with your kids! \n\n\n\nJoin young Laura Ingalls as her family navigates life in the new town of De Smet. Learn about the challenges and joys of frontier life as the family tries to raise enough money to send Mary to the college for the blind in this charming story about family\, love\, commitment\, and endurance. \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, Little Town on the Prairie—and follow the Ingalls family as they navigate life in a developing town. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun learning about frontier life along the way! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a classic. Little Town on the Prairie is the seventh book in the Little House series by famous author Laura Ingalls Wilder. This book was written from the author’s own experiences and memories of childhood and is intended for a younger audience. It is a charming insight into homesteading and frontier life. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. She grew up in the Midwest reading the Little House books and loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 0064400077ISBN-13: 978-0064400077\n\n\n\n(From the book jacket) The adventures of Laura Ingalls and her family continue as Pa\, Ma\, Laura\, Mary\, Carrie\, and little Grace bravely face the hard winter of 1880-81 in their little house in the Dakota Territory. Blizzards cover the little town with snow\, cutting off all supplies from the outside. Soon there is almost no food left\, so young Almanzo Wilder and a friend make a dangerous trip across the prairie to find some wheat. Finally a joyous Christmas is celebrated in a very unusual way in this most exciting of all the Little House books. \n\n\n\nAnd so continues Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved story of a pioneer girl and her family. The nine Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America’s frontier past and a heartwarming\, unforgettable story. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 7 and up \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nLittle Town on the Prairie is a classic that was published in 1941\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. \n\n\n\nRacism: The attitude around Native Americans is often racist\, and some characters try to combat these beliefs. Bullying: Nellie Oleson has moved to De Smet from Plum Creek\, and she once again begins to bully Laura.Courting: Alamzo asks Laura to walk home with him from church\, which Ma is surprised by because he is a grown man and Laura is only 15. Almanzo is not quite as old as the townsfolk believe because he has lied about his age to have his own claim. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-5Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 6-10Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 11-15Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 16-20Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 21-25\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nLittle Town on the Prairieby Laura Ingalls Wilder$50\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Elementary Readers
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SUMMARY:Little Town on the Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Little Town on the Prairie\n\n\n\n A “Little House on the Prairie” Series Book\n\n\n\nBy Laura Ingalls Wilder \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Aug 24\, 31\, Sept 7\, 14\, & 28 (please note that we skip Sept 21)  \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:00 – 5:45 PM Eastern (4:00 Central\, 3:00 Mountain\, 2:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd the “Little House on the Prairie” adventures continue! Share your love of the Little House books with your kids! \n\n\n\nJoin young Laura Ingalls as her family navigates life in the new town of De Smet. Learn about the challenges and joys of frontier life as the family tries to raise enough money to send Mary to the college for the blind in this charming story about family\, love\, commitment\, and endurance. \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, Little Town on the Prairie—and follow the Ingalls family as they navigate life in a developing town. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun learning about frontier life along the way! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a classic. Little Town on the Prairie is the seventh book in the Little House series by famous author Laura Ingalls Wilder. This book was written from the author’s own experiences and memories of childhood and is intended for a younger audience. It is a charming insight into homesteading and frontier life. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. She grew up in the Midwest reading the Little House books and loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 0064400077ISBN-13: 978-0064400077\n\n\n\n(From the book jacket) The adventures of Laura Ingalls and her family continue as Pa\, Ma\, Laura\, Mary\, Carrie\, and little Grace bravely face the hard winter of 1880-81 in their little house in the Dakota Territory. Blizzards cover the little town with snow\, cutting off all supplies from the outside. Soon there is almost no food left\, so young Almanzo Wilder and a friend make a dangerous trip across the prairie to find some wheat. Finally a joyous Christmas is celebrated in a very unusual way in this most exciting of all the Little House books. \n\n\n\nAnd so continues Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved story of a pioneer girl and her family. The nine Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America’s frontier past and a heartwarming\, unforgettable story. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 7 and up \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nLittle Town on the Prairie is a classic that was published in 1941\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. \n\n\n\nRacism: The attitude around Native Americans is often racist\, and some characters try to combat these beliefs. Bullying: Nellie Oleson has moved to De Smet from Plum Creek\, and she once again begins to bully Laura.Courting: Alamzo asks Laura to walk home with him from church\, which Ma is surprised by because he is a grown man and Laura is only 15. Almanzo is not quite as old as the townsfolk believe because he has lied about his age to have his own claim. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-5Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 6-10Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 11-15Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 16-20Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 21-25\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nLittle Town on the Prairieby Laura Ingalls Wilder$50\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Elementary Readers
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Storytelling Part 3 - The End
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids\n\n\n\nPart 3 – The End\, for 3rd through 6th grade students\n\n\n\nBy Natalie Rompella \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecorded Club\n\n\n\nBuy a recording of this club to view at any time! \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your student love reading and have a creative mind? Does your student want to write his or her own stories – but doesn’t know where to start? And (perhaps most importantly) would you like your student to grab onto a love of writing – right now – getting skilled and confident with writing before middle and high school in a fun and enjoyable way? \n\n\n\nThis Creative Writing Club is Part 3 of a series – and we’d love for you to join in! In Part 1\, “The Beginning\,” we worked through how to get started on writing a story. In Part 2\, “The Middle\,” we learned about how to create a story’s characters\, plot\, setting\, and dialogue. In this Club\, you’ll join Ms. Schuett to complete the the workbook\, Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids—which is all about finishing a fiction story. This fun\, skills-based club with “writing classes” helps your writer become confident – AND\, along the way\, we’ll learn about how stories in literature “work”! \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this club! Even if your student didn’t participate in Parts 1 and 2\, you are welcome to join in on Part 3\, “The End” – and revisit Parts 1 and 2 in the recorded Clubs. And even the writer of the workbook\, Ms. Natalie Rompella\, tells our young writers to use the workbook in any order that they’d like! \n\n\n\nIn the Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids Club\, each week\, you’ll follow the writing prompts\, learn how to think and write well\, practice putting your ideas to paper\, and then share the creativity together in Club. In this way\, we’ll “try out” new ways to write with excitement (and enjoyment!) and become better writers. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity along the way! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s led by a writer! Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids was written for young writers – and because Ms. Schuett has been writing since she was in the fourth grade\, she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there” with the writing. It’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy\, and this Club is perfect for just that… \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love writing and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1647391342ISBN-13: 978-1647391342\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve already written a ton of stories\, practice makes perfect when it comes to writing for kids. Build your skills the fun way with Secrets of Storytelling; it’s packed with dozens of short\, creative fiction prompts and plenty of space so you can write to your heart’s content. \n\n\n\nDon’t be afraid to think outside the box\, make mistakes\, and get weird with words! Prompts and fun activities about writing for kids inspire you to get creative and help you build intriguing plots\, strong characters\, and vivid settings for your stories. It’s time to unleash your inner author! \n\n\n\nAll books about writing for kids should include: \n\n\n\nFun activities―Explore engaging exercises that get your creativity flowing\, including brainstorming\, filling in the blanks\, and beyond.Tips on writing for kids―Learn simple strategies for crafting strong storylines\, and get pointers for overcoming writer’s block\, editing your work\, and more.Quotes for creativity―Discover inspirational and motivational quotes from famous writers.\n\n\n\nStep up your storytelling skills with the short\, creative fiction prompts and fun activities inside this book about writing for kids. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 – 12 years\, grades 3 – 6 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing.  \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts to write – and together\, we’ll discuss the ideas and how to make them even clearer and more powerful\, as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together.  \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages 155 – 165 Week 2: Reading – Pages 166 – 173Week 3: Reading – Pages 174 – 181\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\n\n\nSecrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kidsby Natalie Rompella\n\n\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n			$17.00 – Purchase Checkout\n							\n					\n						\n							\n						\n						Added to cart
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SUMMARY:Little Town on the Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Little Town on the Prairie\n\n\n\n A “Little House on the Prairie” Series Book\n\n\n\nBy Laura Ingalls Wilder \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Aug 24\, 31\, Sept 7\, 14\, & 28 (please note that we skip Sept 21)  \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:00 – 5:45 PM Eastern (4:00 Central\, 3:00 Mountain\, 2:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd the “Little House on the Prairie” adventures continue! Share your love of the Little House books with your kids! \n\n\n\nJoin young Laura Ingalls as her family navigates life in the new town of De Smet. Learn about the challenges and joys of frontier life as the family tries to raise enough money to send Mary to the college for the blind in this charming story about family\, love\, commitment\, and endurance. \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, Little Town on the Prairie—and follow the Ingalls family as they navigate life in a developing town. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun learning about frontier life along the way! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s a classic. Little Town on the Prairie is the seventh book in the Little House series by famous author Laura Ingalls Wilder. This book was written from the author’s own experiences and memories of childhood and is intended for a younger audience. It is a charming insight into homesteading and frontier life. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. She grew up in the Midwest reading the Little House books and loves to be a Guide for the stories she loves\, too! When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 0064400077ISBN-13: 978-0064400077\n\n\n\n(From the book jacket) The adventures of Laura Ingalls and her family continue as Pa\, Ma\, Laura\, Mary\, Carrie\, and little Grace bravely face the hard winter of 1880-81 in their little house in the Dakota Territory. Blizzards cover the little town with snow\, cutting off all supplies from the outside. Soon there is almost no food left\, so young Almanzo Wilder and a friend make a dangerous trip across the prairie to find some wheat. Finally a joyous Christmas is celebrated in a very unusual way in this most exciting of all the Little House books. \n\n\n\nAnd so continues Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved story of a pioneer girl and her family. The nine Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America’s frontier past and a heartwarming\, unforgettable story. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 7 and up \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nLittle Town on the Prairie is a classic that was published in 1941\, which means there are some cultural differences and dated concepts. \n\n\n\nRacism: The attitude around Native Americans is often racist\, and some characters try to combat these beliefs. Bullying: Nellie Oleson has moved to De Smet from Plum Creek\, and she once again begins to bully Laura.Courting: Alamzo asks Laura to walk home with him from church\, which Ma is surprised by because he is a grown man and Laura is only 15. Almanzo is not quite as old as the townsfolk believe because he has lied about his age to have his own claim. \n\n\n\nThere may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-5Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 6-10Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 11-15Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 16-20Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 21-25\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nLittle Town on the Prairieby Laura Ingalls Wilder$50\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Elementary Readers
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Storytelling Part 3 - The End
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids\n\n\n\nPart 3 – The End\, for 3rd through 6th grade students\n\n\n\nBy Natalie Rompella \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nThursdays\, September 15\, 29\, & October 6 (please note that we skip Sept 22)  \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:15 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your student love reading and have a creative mind? Does your student want to write his or her own stories – but doesn’t know where to start? And (perhaps most importantly) would you like your student to grab onto a love of writing – right now – getting skilled and confident with writing before middle and high school in a fun and enjoyable way? \n\n\n\nThis Creative Writing Club is Part 3 of a series – and we’d love for you to join in! In Part 1\, “The Beginning\,” we worked through how to get started on writing a story. In Part 2\, “The Middle\,” we learned about how to create a story’s characters\, plot\, setting\, and dialogue. In this Club\, you’ll join Ms. Schuett to complete the the workbook\, Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids—which is all about finishing a fiction story. This fun\, skills-based club with “writing classes” helps your writer become confident – AND\, along the way\, we’ll learn about how stories in literature “work”! \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this club! Even if your student didn’t participate in Parts 1 and 2\, you are welcome to join in on Part 3\, “The End” – and revisit Parts 1 and 2 in the recorded Clubs. And even the writer of the workbook\, Ms. Natalie Rompella\, tells our young writers to use the workbook in any order that they’d like! \n\n\n\nIn the Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids Club\, each week\, you’ll follow the writing prompts\, learn how to think and write well\, practice putting your ideas to paper\, and then share the creativity together in Club. In this way\, we’ll “try out” new ways to write with excitement (and enjoyment!) and become better writers. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity along the way! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s led by a writer! Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids was written for young writers – and because Ms. Schuett has been writing since she was in the fourth grade\, she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there” with the writing. It’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy\, and this Club is perfect for just that… \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love writing and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1647391342ISBN-13: 978-1647391342\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve already written a ton of stories\, practice makes perfect when it comes to writing for kids. Build your skills the fun way with Secrets of Storytelling; it’s packed with dozens of short\, creative fiction prompts and plenty of space so you can write to your heart’s content. \n\n\n\nDon’t be afraid to think outside the box\, make mistakes\, and get weird with words! Prompts and fun activities about writing for kids inspire you to get creative and help you build intriguing plots\, strong characters\, and vivid settings for your stories. It’s time to unleash your inner author! \n\n\n\nAll books about writing for kids should include: \n\n\n\nFun activities―Explore engaging exercises that get your creativity flowing\, including brainstorming\, filling in the blanks\, and beyond.Tips on writing for kids―Learn simple strategies for crafting strong storylines\, and get pointers for overcoming writer’s block\, editing your work\, and more.Quotes for creativity―Discover inspirational and motivational quotes from famous writers.\n\n\n\nStep up your storytelling skills with the short\, creative fiction prompts and fun activities inside this book about writing for kids. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 – 12 years\, grades 3 – 6 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing.  \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts to write – and together\, we’ll discuss the ideas and how to make them even clearer and more powerful\, as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together.  \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages 155 – 165 Week 2: Reading – Pages 166 – 173Week 3: Reading – Pages 174 – 181\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nSecrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kidsby Natalie Rompella\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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