by Craig Bergman | Jan 19, 2017 | Student Work
What does it mean to persevere? I think you’ll find the essence in this beautiful poem I’ve transcribed below. In addition to teaching creative writing classes for children, we also teach writing classes for adults. This was written in Hebrew, in a class...
by Craig Bergman | Jan 12, 2017 | Skill Builders
Creativity can’t happen without passion, and practice. So much has been written about methodologies for enhancing creativity. My house is overflowing with gadgets and games we’ve gotten the kids over the years to bring out their ‘inner Da Vinci.’ Although I’ve...
by Craig Bergman | Sep 16, 2016 | Misc.
Translating thoughts into language is psychologically and spiritually healing. A 2013 study shows that writing about major upheavals helps children and adults organize and understand them. Writing about thoughts and feelings connected to pain forces us to bring...
by Craig Bergman | Sep 1, 2016 | Misc.
WATCH VIDEO HERE Have you ever had a conversation where you felt like the person was truly hearing you? It’s called attunement. Attunement is the interaction between two people that shows a deep sense of connected ness and understanding. It is a subtle dance of...
by Craig Bergman | Aug 12, 2016 | Misc.
In my creative writing classes for children I always begin with warm-ups to release the anxiety. As you know, writing creates a lot of tension for children. Here is a simple exercise you can do at home that will take you literally 5 seconds....
“Art of Writing” improves
kids’ writing skills. But it’s not
just about becoming a better
“writer.” It’s about students finding
a voice of their own, maybe even a
voice that speaks for many others.
This curriculum teaches kids simple
skills for expressing themselves
with clarity and conviction.
Learn the craft of creative writing.
Now is the perfect time to start. 