Kids love writing, when it's something they actually want to write about.
If you've tried the "tell me about your bedroom" writing prompts, chances are, they didn't go as you expected.
This can leave us, as homeschoolers, feeling frustrated with our kids, and also ourselves, since we can't seem to figure our what we should use.
If you're anything like me, you want your kids to love writing, or at least not run away from the table every time you ask them to do it.
But there's a trick to getting kids to write and have fun.
Chances are, you've even seen it in action.
That's right, it's when they don't even know that they're writing. They're engaged, learning, and having fun. You get the benefit of seeing the joy and concentration on their faces, and being able to witness just how creative your kids really are!
When writing feels like it has a point, kids are much more willing to write.
Kids are onto us when we give them prompts like "describe your bed" or "write a conversation between you and your friend over a lost sock." (I don't know about you, but that's definitely not exciting for me either.)
Typical writing programs teach you grammar and then have you use it to write sentences that are more about copying, and less about using real world writing skills.
And when we let a child imagine themselves running a diner - and we tell them that this can be a diner for aliens or monsters or unicorns - it changes everything. Their creativity in Canva spreads to other things they love (like mushrooms!).
What makes this different from other writing programs I've tried?
Regular writing programs...
➔ Have kids copy someone else's sentences.
➔ Have kids come up with their own sentences on things that don't interest them and where they aren't invested (as in - describe your bedroom!)
➔ Don't make kids excited to sit down for school time.
➔ Don't always teach writing skills that kids will use in real life situations.
➔ Are designed for a single grade at a time.
The Creative Homeschool Projects...
➔ Connect writing to REAL LIFE.
➔ Connect writing with art, tech, math, and beginning entrepreneurship.
➔ Have kids excited to do the next step!
➔ Encourage creativity, instead of just copying.
➔ Give kids a project that they can share with family and friends (or homeschool authorities, depending on your state)
➔ Encourage kids to think about building their own business!
➔ Teach kids how to use Canva, a popular graphics design program with a free and a paid component
➔ Boosts confidence in their own writing, and helps develop writing skills - naturally.
➔ Can be used in a single week, in a month, a semester, a year, or anything in between.
➔ Multiple grades can have a blast at the same time (no needing to have the younger child sit and wait this one out).
Here's the Delicious Diner modules at a glance!
Welcome
A friendly welcome, how to use this course and portal, and a what's coming up!
Introduction to Canva
An introduction to Canva 101 - a free (or paid) graphics development software. Kids will learn how to create designs, make changes, save, download, share, and more.
Creating a Menu
We'll play with words to come up with fun dish names for your diner using descriptive adjectives and nouns. We'll also talk about diner themes, types of menus, and create our own (silly OR serious!).
Writing the Recipes
We'll talk about how important it is to be clear and concise when writing, and how to get people to understand what you're saying - all in the form of recipe writing! We'll also discuss measurements, and fix some badly written ones.
Creating a Floor Plan
We'll talk beginning architecture by looking at floor plans, their symbols, and creating our own.
Writing a Help Wanted Ad
You can't run a diner on your own! We'll talk about the typical positions within a diner, and then we'll write a help wanted ad to attract the right kind of help.
Advertising Your Diner
Once you're open for business, you'll need some customers! We'll create coupons, a grand opening flyer, and talk about different types of advertising.
* PLUS *
I'm going to throw in some BONUSES to ensure you have exactly what you need!
Level Up!
Purchase today and have access to printable handouts and customizable templates that will get kids going - FAST.
Glitterbombers Bonus
Want to throw in some art as well as writing? If you join the Glitterbombers Membership within 30 days after purchase, you'll save $10 off your first month, or $20 off a semi-annual or annual membership! Just contact [email protected] when you do!
Meet the teacher...
Julie Soul is the founder and co-owner of Soul Sparklettes Art, a company who creates art projects and creative resources for homeschoolers and art teachers. She's a published writer, blogger, and a homeschool Mom to two girls, age 11 and 8. She's also an espresso drinker, a shenanigan enthusiast, and a cheerleader for creative kids - AND those who teach them.
3 More Reasons You'll Love Our Delicious Diner Course
You'll feel like a superstar when your kids are EXCITED to write.
No more "my hand hurts". Kids will have fun crafting the next step of their diner without you needing to ask again and again.
They're practicing real life skills.
Kids don't need to write two sentences about Abraham Lincoln - but they do need to be able to communicate with others, problem solve, understand team roles and job postings, understand recipes, and more.
They're getting GOOD screen time.
They're learning how to blend writing with art with tech in a healthy way. And once they learn how to create in Canva, they can create signs, flyers for garage sales or special events, and more.
Here's what's included in the Delicious Diner Course
You'll get:
1. 24/7/Lifetime Access to the course and the ability to use it for the entire family
2. 6 unique modules, all in video format
3. A project that you will love to show off to family and friends
4. BONUS! Canva templates and writing handouts to kickstart your diner adventure.
5. BONUS! Time for yourself, because your kids are going to have fun!
6. FAST BONUS! Join today and we've put together a resource bundle to go with your writing fun including 2 art projects, and a book and game list!
Total Value = $99
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