Nature Writing for Kids May 2, 2011

Nature Writing for Kids
By Michelle Schaub

Mondays, May 2 – May 23 (4 weeks) 4:15-6pm
3–6 grade
$96
Reservations: (630) 206-9588
www.mayslakepeabody.com

The course combines creative writing with nature exploration and targets kids who enjoy the outdoors and want to express that joy through writing. The class centers around the concept of nature journaling. Each week participants investigate a different habitat (woodland, prairie, pond, etc.) and experiment with different ways to write about their observations (through poetry, narrative, informative writing, etc.). Through hands-on exploration, writing exercises, group sharing, and modeling of nature writing by published authors, the course will help participants sharpen their observation skills and the ability to turn those observations into writing.

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