シスターフッド：クリエイティブライティングバレンタインデーパーティー（9-13歳）

This event will be an opportunity for learners to celebrate their friendships in the Sisterhood with a fun scavenger hunt, fictional writing (see examples below), and show & tell. 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 while practicing positive peer interaction. The best way I can describe it is a session of non-stop smiling.

CLASS AGENDA
✔️ We will start with a special Valentine's Day scavenger hunt activity.  

✔️ Next, we'll followup with a unique, creative flexible thinking writing opportunity. Learners may voluntarily share their flexible thinking with the group.

✔️ At the end of the session, writers are allowed to share something with the group if they choose during “share & tell.” 

SAMPLE TOPICS
I do not reveal my creative topics prior to class so that learners are excited about them and can practice thinking on the spot, but here is an example of a recent session. Learners may pick one of the suggested topics or write a story of their own:

1. The plane you've boarded gets caught in a violent storm and goes down. You crash in a remote area, and miraculously, it appears that everyone has survived. According to GPS, you are in Oklahoma. But when you encounter the locals—both humanoid and otherwise—you know that you are in a "lost world." Begin your story.

2. You and your friend witness something you shouldn’t have and make a pact to take it to the grave. Unfold your story. Get into character, so tell it using “I.” Try using dialogue.

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.

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 storytelling and friend circle.

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. 

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