Young Authors Camp: Design & Format Your First Storybook!
Kids learn Microsoft Word basics by designing a colorful storybook! In this fun class, they’ll format text, add pictures, and design a book cover. It's perfect for beginners who love creativity.
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What's included
7 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentProjects
1-2 hours per week. A Word file containing 3 pages, each with one unformatted short story. Pictures to use during the lessons that require working with pictures. An optional pdf file containing the unformatted stories, for parents who want to train their children on typing text. Resources for the final project: 1. A file containing other unformatted short stories. 2. A file containing the tasks that student have to do on each story.Certificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
Beginner Level
MS Word Storybook Creators (Ages 7-10) – Self-Paced Adventure! Give your child a tech-creativity boost! In this engaging self-paced course, young learners will master Microsoft Word while creating their very own illustrated storybook. Perfect for beginners, each lesson combines essential computer skills with imaginative storytelling. What Will Be Taught? 🖥️ Tech Skills: Navigating MS Word’s interface Formatting text (fonts, colors, effects) Inserting & editing images (resize, wrap text, transparency) Designing layouts (cover pages, borders, shading) 📖 Creative Skills: Designing short stories (prompts provided) Pairing text with visuals for storytelling Organizing multi-page documents Class Structure (7 Lessons Over 4 Weeks) Week 1: Word Basics & Font Fun Week 2: Text Effects & Page Layout Week 3: Picture Magic Week 4: Book Design & Publishing Teaching Style & Interaction 🎥 Video Lessons: Short, step-by-step tutorials (5-10 mins each) with my screen shared. 🖱️ Hands-On Practice: Learners follow along in their own Word document. 📝 Interactive Elements: Games: "Font Detective" (matching styles to moods) Challenges: "Make Your Title Sparkle!" (using text effects) Feedback: Weekly written comments on submitted work (optional). Class Experience for Parents ✨ Tangible Outcome: A printable/digital storybook to cherish! 👩🏫 Support: Written instructions & troubleshooting tips for each lesson. Encouraging feedback on all submitted projects. 💻 Tech Requirements: Microsoft Word (desktop or free online version). A mouse is helpful but not required. Note: Microsoft Word is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All external resources are legally shareable for education. Why Parents Love This Course: ✅ No prior experience needed – I meet kids at their skill level! ✅ Self-paced flexibility – Perfect for busy schedules. ✅ Real-world skills – Transfers to school projects and beyond. Enroll today and let’s turn creativity into confidence!
Learning Goals
Navigate the InterfaceFormat Text Professionally
Syllabus
7 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Meet MS Word: Your Storybook Tool!
My lesson is about getting to know the interface of MS Word and recognizing its different components. Lesson 2:
Font Fiesta: Dress Up Your Words!
My lesson is about making Story #1 pop with fonts, colors, and sizes—like a digital art palette! Lesson 3:
Glow & Shadow: Text That Sparkles!
My lesson is about adding special effects (outline, glow) to Story #1 for extra pizzazz. Lesson 4:
Neat & Tidy: Align & Highlight Like a Pro!
My lesson is about organizing Story #1 with perfect spacing, alignment, and neon highlights Other Details
Supply List
A personal computer or laptop equipped with MS Office.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, I’m Ghada, and for over 20 years, I’ve helped students of different ages master tech skills while having a blast. I have been teaching computer courses in community development programs, schools and as private courses. Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly7 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Ages: 7-10
