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My son is 6 1/2 but can read at 3rd or 4th grade level. However, he HATES writing. Can he take your course and do you think this would be helpful to create a love of writing?
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asked on Jun 30, 2020
Jul 01, 2020 - Michael M Low
Every kid is different, and a lot would depend on his interests (and making sure we got him into a game he was excited to play!). In my experience, a lot of the struggle and frustration in writing comes from a lack of motivation. My players tend to get excited to write new material for the game (alien species, new planets, etc.) because the game gets them inspired, and because their work leads to their characters getting new and improved in-game abilities! If you’re interested, I’d recommend signing up for one week, starting this coming Monday. You can join a first session and he can make a character, then if it’s of interest, keep going; if not, the sample session will be free! If he enrolls with friends, I can happily modify the game to meet his interests - take a look at the available topics for the sessions and see if any might be of particular interest. Thanks, and please feel free to reach out - I can give you contact info for other parents, and would also be happy to chat on the phone! -
Is there homework involved between sessions?
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asked on Jul 01, 2020
Jul 02, 2020 - Michael Low
Yes! Each day, we end the session by planning for the next - each student gets to pick a part of the story they want to prepare: design the alien planet the characters will travel to, describe the life cycle of the alien life form whose egg they've picked up, and so on. By the end of each week-long game, kids have built a world in a Google slides deck that parents can enjoy, too!
One of the parts that is most exciting is that it's homework that is purely positive - kids pick what they'll design, and the work is public, giving them a chance to read, collaborate, and connect outside the game. The social win of seeing their work read and celebrated is huge for most kids, and helps build the bonds that (as a teacher) I've noticed are usually lacking from online experiences. It also inspires kids to put in a little extra - there's no danger of any negative consequence, but plenty of opportunity for peer recognition and the fun of seeing their creations used in the game. A lot of kids end up writing much more than they're used to - and loving it! -
Hi my son is 8 year old in second grade. He has speech delay problem, which means his communication level is not up to his age. His interaction level is also not up to his age. But his thinking level is more than his age. Which means, when he creates his own toys and plays with it with by his stories but he cannot tell the same story to me when I ask to. During his play his narration is too good but he can’t do the same to me or in the class. Will this class be helpful to bring out or break the obstacles he has in interacting?
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asked on Dec 02, 2023
Is most of the writing done by hand or via typing? I see there is an image of a child writing by hand -- is that what the writing/homework looks like?
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asked on Jun 26, 2023
Is this class associated with any games, like dungeons and dragons?
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asked on Dec 15, 2021
Dec 16, 2021 - Michael Low
I'm a designer, so yes - we play a role-playing game I built to help kids learn to write. There's all the excitement and engagement of other tabletop games, but with more power for the kids to create the world - design creatures, countries, and characters who they'll encounter in the game. If you'd like any specifics, please don't hesitate to reach out! Thanks so much for your interest, and hope to hear from you! -
