Classes for Homeschool Families and Co-ops

Creative Writing Classes.

As a professional writer, I know the importance of teaching kids to express themselves. These classes are designed for homeschool students and co-ops. Topics, age groups, dates, and tuition are subject to change and will be announced here as appropriate.

Classes beginning in 2027

Expanding Vocabulary through Mad Libs - Youth

Through a guided use of Mad Libs-style games, students will be encouraged to expand their vocabulary and learn new ways to express their thoughts. Exercises will be in small groups and as a class, with a final story being produced by the end.

What we’ll cover

We will learn about nouns, verbs, adverbs, and adjectives, utilizing brainpower (and a thesaurus) to come up with innovative ways to speak and write.

Ages / grades: Ages 6-8.
Format / location: Classes will be taught in homeschool co-ops and online.
Tuition / materials: $160 per student for the entire course. $10 material fee.

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Expanding Vocabulary through Mad Libs - Tweens

What we’ll cover

A more advanced version of our youth class, students will learn about nouns, verbs, adverbs, and adjectives, utilizing brainpower (and a thesaurus) to come up with innovative ways to speak and write.

Ages / grades: Ages 9-12. Students should be able to read at their age level for this class.
Format / location: Classes will be taught in homeschool co-ops and online.
Tuition / materials: $160 per student for the entire course. $10 material fee.

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Stuart Little – Integrating Fantasy into Realistic Settings.

Utilizing the beloved classic Stuart Little, we will explore how writers utilize realistic settings and situations to make their fantasy world appear believable. Each week, students will read chapters and identify both realistic elements and fantasy elements.

What we’ll cover

Students will learn how authors write whimsical stories that engage the audience. We will discuss themes of realism, fiction, and storytelling while enjoying a classic children’s book.

Ages / grades: 8+ - students should both know how to read and enjoy reading. Appropriate whether students have read the book or not.
Format / location: Classes will be taught in homeschool co-ops and online.
Tuition / materials: $160 per student for the entire course. Students will need a paperback copy of Stuart Little and a set of highlighters (3 colors). $15 fee if teacher-provided.

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Young Imaginations – Making Up Stories.

This class requires no materials, only an active imagination! Students will be asked to collaborate in creating a story – from setting and characters to dilemmas and triumphs. Stories will be compiled and written down for students to have after the session is complete.

What we’ll cover

Students will be led in a lively and imaginative conversation that allows them to dream big while the instructor keeps them on track with structuring a story. Students do not have to be able to read for this class.

Ages / grades: 7-8 years old.
Format / location: Classes will be taught in homeschool co-ops.
Tuition / materials: $160 per student for the entire course. $10 material fee to cover printing of final story.

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Parents and guardians are welcome to contact Regina with any questions.

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