43 Best Kids Creative Writing Classes in 2024

In this Harry Potter-themed 4-week class, students in grade 3 and up explore the magical world of J.K. Rowling's creation. The course features weekly 1-hour Zoom sessions, with activities like visiting Diagon Alley, finding secret chambers, and making magic classes. Lessons also introduce literary devices like foreshadowing, alliteration, metaphor, and symbolism​​.

This 4-week fantasy writing class for children in grade 3 and up focuses on creating magical characters and worlds. It includes weekly 1-hour Zoom calls and Google Classroom materials, with lessons covering elements of fantasy, world-building, spells and potions, and an adventurous final quest​​.

This workshop, designed for 8-12-year-old learners (3rd-6th grade), is a 4-part series focusing on fiction writing and narrative techniques. Each class lasts 60 minutes, meeting once per week for four weeks. Students learn to craft a fall or winter themed fictional short story, understanding elements of fiction and narrator point of view​​.

This 4-week course for grades K-2 introduces young learners to poetry through the works of Shel Silverstein, Dr. Seuss, and others. The class includes weekly 35-minute Zoom calls and Google Classroom materials. Students will explore humorous poems, rhymes, autobiographical poetry, and compile a poetry portfolio​​.

In this unique 4-week class, young students in grades K-2 can choose a virtual class pet and engage in various writing activities. The course includes weekly 35-minute Zoom calls, interactive materials on Google Classroom, and personal feedback. Activities involve describing the pet, sending it on adventures, planning snacks, and writing bedtime stories​​.

Step into the world of suspense with our "Mysteries and Thrillers" class. Delve into writing mysterious and thrilling narratives, creating enchanting plots, eerie characters, and ingeniously hidden clues.

"Improv + Scene Writing" merges comedy, performance, and writing in a dynamic one-hour class. Enhance your skills in plot crafting, character development, pacing, and comedic timing, all while collaborating and performing with peers.

"Electrifying Creative Writing," our standout course, promises to ignite your creative spark like never before. Explore a diversity of themes and genres, embarking on a year-long adventure that empowers you to find and develop your own writing style and talents.

"Writing Essentials" redefines your approach to essays. Move beyond traditional structures and dull topics, embracing a journey to discover your unique writing talents and style. Write about what truly matters to you within a nurturing and social writing community.

This course guides students in planning, writing, and revising non-fiction manuscripts suitable for children’s publications. It includes materials such as the Writing for Magazines Course Manual, Magazine Markets for Children’s Writers, From Inspiration to Publication, The Elements of Style, and a research guide. The course, which can be completed at the student's own pace, aims to teach the fundamentals of writing non-fiction required by today's magazine editors.

These courses, each spanning six weeks, are designed for children aged 8-10 and 10+, focusing on various aspects of creative writing. The classes cover themes like story planning ("What Happens Next"), character creation ("Heroes and Villains"), idea generation ("Spark Your Imagination"), and more. Each course includes six sessions of fun and interactive writing activities, guiding kids through the process of crafting engaging stories​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​.

Engage in a specialized 10-lesson course from the London School of Journalism, designed to equip writers with the skills to craft enchanting children's literature. The course spans from writing fundamentals to getting published, with a focus on creating relevant and contemporary stories for today's young readers​.