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Narrative-Based Learning: Creative Writing Techniques That Get Your Students Writing
Helping students to overcome writing anxiety is our passion, which is one of the reasons this website exists. We want to provide you with a place where you can go to not only improve your own writing skills but also gain the tools you need for teaching creative writing in your inclusive classroom, in your special education classroom, or in your home schooling program. All students can learn to love writing, regardless of their unique learning styles. We embrace divergence, creative education and the concept of inclusion! While we believe there is no greater joy than writing your own original stories, we've been teaching long enough to realize that many children don't share this enthusiasm. Boys especially seem to dislike writing. We have been teaching creative writing for over 20 years to some of the most reluctant students. These are kids who absolutely hated to write, even refused to pick up a pencil, some to the point of becoming violent. To motivate students who do not enjoy writing, and to help teachers who want a complete lesson plan devoted to creative writing, we've developed a creative writing curriculum and the Legends of Druidawn writing game. We offer many techniques that will get writers of all ages motivated to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboards). We introduce creative ways for parents, teachers, and families who home school, to get their reluctant children to write. Included in this website is information about writing with learning disabilities (such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and fine motor delays) that hold students back from reaching their highest writing potential, as well as publishing opportunities and advice for young ambitious fiction authors. This site is loaded with writing tips and lesson plans for educators and parents. Just Added: Druidawn Creations is coming to Watershed School in Boulder! Starting September 6th, our creative writing and gaming workshops will be hosted at Watershed School two Thursdays a month 3:30-5:00pm. These workshops are open to all middle school students regardless of where they attend school. Check the Watershed website for details such as their address and special programs: watershedschool.org. Enrollment is limited, so sign up soon! Cost: $15.00 per session, due in quarterly payments unless other arrangements are made. Druidawn Creations will be renting space from Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in Broomfield, at the intersection of 10th Street and HWY 287, for its LIVE creative writing clubs starting the week of September 3rd! Sign up now for the following available clubs: Cost: $15.00 per session, due in quarterly payments, unless other arrangements are made. Dragon Writers: Wednesdays 4:00-5:30pm, open to all students, ages 7-14 Kindred Spirits: Fridays 4:00-5:30pm, a girls only club, ages 10-16 Dragon Writers: Saturdays 1:00-2:30pm, open to all students, ages 7-14 Fantasy Art Club: Saturdays 2:30-3:30pm, directly following Dragon Writers, open to all students, ages 7-18, cost: just $10.00 a session! Please e-mail us if you are interested in registration for any one of these clubs. You Know You're A Druidawn Kid If..... Click below to view our check list of characteristics! You Know You're A Druidawn Kid If...... Have a peek. DRUIDAWN VOLUME III IS NOW AVAILABLE! FANTASTIC FICTION II COMING IN SEPTEMBER 2013 Review of Druidawn by Adventure Zone. Read it now! Miriam's Article in the 2e Newsletter. Take a look. Our Fourteenth Annual Summer Camp is Coming to Colorado in Summer 2013: Join us for Summer Fantasy Writing and Gaming Camp 2013 at Watershed School and Mackintosh Academy in Boulder! Learn creative writing techniques while exploring amazing fantasy worlds through role-playing games, story writing, and sword fighting adventures! During this workshop, we will discover the secrets that professional writers use to make their novels so captivating. We’ll work on fantasy world-building techniques, arts and crafts, and participate in the Druidawn publishing project as part of the writing curriculum. Students will also learn to solve problems and work together as a team as they quest in a thought-provoking imaginary fantasy setting with safety swords and play-acting. It's an action-packed five days of imagination and fun! Ages: 7-15
Watershed School Dates: June 17-21 June 24-28 (Sorry this session is now full)
Mackintosh Academy Dates: July 8-12 July 29-Aug 2 Cost: $250.00 per child per week. Early Bird Registration Discount: Pay before March 1st, save $20.00! Please contact camp directors Miriam Darnell and Cara Allen at 217-419-5474 for details, or email us at: druidawncreations@hotmail.com. Click on the link for a registration form, but please check with us before registering to make sure there is still space in the week you're planning to attend. Summer Fantasy Camp 2013. Here is a sample of our colorful summer camp brochure. Register your kids for our exciting 2013 summer camps in Colorado now! Use PayPal to conveniently pay for your childs enrollment in our fantastic Summer Fantasy Camp! Clicking on the button below will also allow you to use your credit card even if you don't have a PayPal account. |