G2–3 Creative Writing: Building the Imagination

Course Overview Great writers start with big imaginations! In this joyful and inspiring creative writing course for Grades 2–3, young learners will unlock their storytelling potential by exploring imaginative thinking, playful writing prompts, and simple story-building techniques. Through drawing, wordplay, brainstorming games, and short writing activities, students will learn how to turn wild ideas into fun, meaningful stories—laying the foundation for future writing success. Why Choose This Course At this age, imagination fuels language growth and creativity. In this course, students will: Practice expressing original ideas through pictures and words Learn how to build a beginning, middle, and end in short stories Explore story elements like characters, setting, and simple conflict Grow confidence in sharing their creative voice in a safe, supportive space What Students Will Do Create characters from scratch using drawing and descriptive words Imagine new places like candy kingdoms, magical schools, or flying cities Complete fun “what if” writing prompts each week Collaborate on silly group stories and games that build idea fluency Write and illustrate short stories to share at home or in class Who This Course Is For Students in Grades 2–3 who love telling stories or imagining “what if” scenarios Young writers learning how to translate ideas into simple paragraphs Families looking for a class that encourages joyful self-expression through writing Course Highlights Creative warm-ups and visual prompts to spark ideas Mini writing lessons on characters, setting, and structure Art + writing integration to engage visual and verbal learners End-of-course “Imagination Booklet” featuring each student’s best work 🧠✨ Let your child’s imagination soar—this is where magical stories begin!