Thriving Writers Programs
Fall 2026
Ages 8-11 (This is not a strict age range. Please contact to see if the class is a good fit.)
Mondays 9-11 a.m.
Lafayette (near 95th and Baseline)
Dates: 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 (No meetings on 9/7 for Labor Day, 10/19 for fall break, and 11/23 for Thanksgiving week)
Tuition: $750 ($50 discount for siblings)
A $50 deposit is required to hold your spot. The remaining balance is due August 3, 2026
2 make-up Zoom calls per student per semester are available for missed classes.
A parent education session is included each semester.
*This is a drop-off program.
Homeschool Program
"Don't be afraid to live like a writer. Writers explore. There are two whole universes for you to explore--the one on the inside, and the physical one on the outside. Take your choice: inner or outer. Or best: both." —-~Ralph Fletcher
Writers greatly benefit from being part of a writing community. In this program, young writers will not only receive high quality writing instruction, but will learn from their peers by giving and receiving feedback. I facilitate a safe community in which writers are encouraged, celebrated and supported. Because writers are more motivated when writing is relevant to them, I adapt the lessons to the interests and needs of participants. Sessions take place in Lafayette in a cozy indoor space and outdoors, weather permitting. Writers may need to bring a device for word processing or research. Group size is kept small to ensure writers receive individual feedback each meeting. In each session, writers will work on the following goals:
GOAL 1: Understand the purposes of writing.
Why: Having a purpose increases motivation and engagement.
GOAL 2: Adopt a writer's mindset and habits.
Why: Understanding and implementing how real writers operate leads to
successful writing experiences.
GOAL 3: Use mentor texts to plan, organize, draft, and revise effective pieces.
Why: Writers learn best from other writers and good examples of writing.
GOAL 4: Give and receive feedback.
Why: Real-world writers write within a community of other writers.
GOAL 5: Incorporate creativity.
Why: Each writer has a unique voice to share with the world.