シスターフッド: クリエイティブ ライティング フレンズギビング 4 周年記念イベント (9 ～ 13 歳)

This November, we’ll follow our usual format, meeting once a week in our normal groups, BUT we’ll have an additional "Friendsgiving" session. This event will be an opportunity for learners to celebrate their friendships in the Sisterhood this holiday season and enjoy fun creative writing activities. There are no historical lessons attached to the event. 

Like the usual weekly class, this one-time special event is a safe space and is designed for learners who are currently into creative writing and storytelling. All are welcomed to join us - but this class is particularly recommended for girls. It’s a great fit for three types of kids: 

✔️ the learner who is a solid writer and needs to be creatively challenged

✔️ the learner who is a storyteller but lacks confidence because of grammar and spelling mistakes

✔️ the learner who just wants a place to hang out, have fun with writing, and bond with others

Members interact socially, learn to think outside the box with flexible thinking writing activities, build personal confidence, and bond with others who also enjoy creating fictional stories or poetry while practicing positive peer interaction. The best way I can describe it is a session of non-stop smiling.

TEACHER EXPERTISE
✔ certified English teacher with 30+ years of teaching experience
✔ published freelance writer with poetry and narratives appearing in Coping with Cancer, Sasee Magazine and the international bestselling books, Chicken Soup for the Soul.  

WHY I CREATED THE SISTERHOOD
Unlike traditional writing, which focuses heavily on spelling and grammar, this group focuses on the joy of writing, emphasizes content, and encourages creativity - an area I was not able to address as a former public school teacher prepping kids for state assessments. 

No one sees a learner’s paper (or document) and I teach writers to overcome the pressures of correctness so they can access creativity and develop plot line. After all, grammar and spelling can be addressed at a later stage and what’s the point of perfect spelling and grammar if you don’t have solid story content? The best part? When kids love creative writing and develop a knack for it, they naturally become better writers in general and experience less dread when it’s time for essays.

CLASS AGENDA
✔️ Every Sisterhood-related class starts with a lighthearted “chatbreaker” (a popular icebreaker activity in the chat box). This activity allows the learners to bond with each other and bond with me which creates a space where they feel comfortable sharing. The chat continues to roll during class with members' ideas and comments. 

✔️ We follow up with unique, creative flexible thinking writing opportunities, and learners may voluntarily share their flexible thinking with the group.

✔️ With any remaining time, we may do an optional share and tell activity!

CAMERAS ON SAFE SPACE
Learners are required to have working cameras in the “on” position for the duration of class. Class is SAFER and more engaging. Please make sure your learner arrives with camera on. Black screens do not promote trust in a group.

We operate in a respectful, supportive environment which promotes creativity and confidence. Truly, this is a special place to grow your creative writing and friend circle.

TEACHING STYLE
✔ I’m friendly
✔ My #1 priority is creating a safe, enjoyable space
✔ It’s important to me to give you a quality, fun experience every time