Imagine your students writing so joyfully they don't want to stop.
They can unlock this passion in our team-based storytelling program.
SKYROCKET YOUR STUDENTS' SELF ESTEEM
Our innovative programs transform reluctant writers into courageous storytellers... and published authors.
Storytelling will enhance any path your students choose to take in life. The ability to comprehend and reflect one's understanding of the world in a compelling and captivating manner allows for more meaningful connections with others, and a healthy perspective on the heroic role they must play in this world.
ADVENTURES AVAILABLE
Which Program Best Suits Your Students?
There are many paths you can take into the Special World of storytelling.
Let us point you the right way!
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SUMMER PROGRAM
Day Camp
- students join groups of 4-5 peers, and together they write a book in two weeks
- includes 16 total hours of story writing instruction with one of our dedicated Story Directors, with Storytelling Missions to complete each day
- we can arrange a book ceremony for the next school year to hand students their published books and celebrate their amazing work
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AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
Enrichment
- students join groups of 4-5 peers, and together they write a book in 16 weeks
- includes 16 total hours of story writing instruction with one of our dedicated Story Directors
- meets in the afternoon/evening virtually for one hour each week, with Storytelling Missions to complete between sessions
books will be shipped to students' doorsteps!
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IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM
ELA Unit
- license our Written Out Loud curriculum for your teachers to run our program with their entire classes during the school day
- students will work both as a class with their teacher, and in groups of 4-5 to learn the craft of storytelling and co-author their own books
- one book will be published per group (so in a class of 25 students, there would be 5 published books)
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In All Programs
- Written Out Loud's curriculum will be delivered with supporting instructional samples, activities, and film & TV clips
- Each student will receive a copy of their published book
- An additional copy of every published book will be provided to be displayed in your school library
IMPACT AND DATA
A tale of heroic growth
Our program gets students excited to write more:
90% OF STUDENTS RATE THE PROGRAM 4 OR 5 (OUT OF 5 STARS)
STUDENTS WRITE 35% MORE ON AVERAGE FOR THE SAME PROMPT BY THE END OF THE PROGRAM...
AND THIS INCREASES THEIR LITERACY SKILLS AND PERFORMANCE ON STATE TESTING!
OUR STORY FROM ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE
Hear about our programs from educators like you
We work with learning providers from traditional school districts, non-profits, homeschools, camps, and Afterschool program providers. We hope to add your voice to our story too.
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"As soon as I realized that Written Out Loud was for real, I signed up our entire summer school for the program, grades 2 through 8... I cannot speak highly enough of this program and what it has brought to our students. The results were astounding."
Sandy Small
ASST. SUPERINTENDENT, CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION, EAST WINDSOR (NJ) REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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"The fact that students, through Written Out Loud, become published authors and begin to see themselves as experts, creators, storytellers - there is nothing better. To have that joy is something that is just irreplaceable."
Duane Smith
DEPARTMENT CHAIR & ADMINISTRATOR, BYRAM HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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"Opening our Hero’s Journey themed camp program this summer was perhaps one of the greatest gifts we could ever have provided our summer learners. Our children unlocked boundless treasures of imagination, connection and confidence. Our summer storytellers have enjoyed an experience that will stay with them for a long time to come."
Dr. Sherronda L. Brown
DIRECTOR OF D-E 360°, DWIGHT-ENGLEWOOD SCHOOL