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Small classes. Big stories.

Hands-on writing and making experiences for children, led with the same playfulness, warmth, and confidence-building spirit as every Rooted box.

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Story Makers: A Letter from the Field (Grades 2–3)

A calm, creative class for growing writers, including those who are reluctant to put pencil to paper. We’ll read Scarecrow by Cynthia Rylant, a lyrical picture book about a scarecrow who quietly watches the seasons change. Then children will step into his shoes. What we’ll do Practice noticing like a scarecrow, collecting what we see, hear, and feel Build and name a personalized scarecrow Write a card in our scarecrow’s voice, using real sensory details, then address and “mail” it Sentence starters are on hand for anyone who wants a boost. One strong sentence counts, and so does a full page. Details Grades 2–3 Drop-off class Only 6 spaces, so every child gets individual attention All materials included Children go home with their scarecrow and card Monday, November 23 · 11:00–11:50 am · $30 per child Location: Club Branching Out’s Highland Park Classroom, a few blocks from the Highland Park Corner Store. The exact address comes in your confirmation email.

$30.00 one time

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Story Makers: Scarecrow Friends (Grades K–1)

A cozy autumn class for emerging writers. We’ll read The Scarecrow by Beth Ferry, a rhyming story about a lonely scarecrow and the little crow who becomes his friend. Then we’ll bring the story to life with our hands. What we’ll do Play a rhyming game to warm up our ears Build and decorate a personalized scarecrow, great for strengthening the small hand muscles children use for writing Make a friendship card for someone special, then address and “mail” it in its own envelope Every child writes at their own level: a drawing, a traced name, or a few inventive-spelling words. We celebrate it all, because confidence comes before correctness. Details Grades K–1 Drop-off class Only 6 spaces, so every child gets gentle, personal support All materials included Children go home with their scarecrow and card Monday, November 23 · 10:00–10:50 am · $30 per child Location: Club Branching Out’s Highland Park Classroom, a few blocks from the Highland Park Corner Store. The exact address comes in your confirmation email.

$30.00 one time

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