Start with one idea.
A person, a place or a small detail can be enough to begin. Talking an idea through helps give it a shape before it reaches the page.
One small idea.
Their own words.
A surprising character. A sentence that comes alive. Writing gives a child somewhere to put the ideas only they could imagine.
Ask about writingA place for their own words.
Writing tuition for children aged 5–12, with space to explore words, sentences and the pleasure of expressing an idea.
A little moment of discovery
Your story starts here.
Every story needs a beginning. Here are three things to spark yours.
A CHARACTERa tiny foxA PLACEa floating libraryA SURPRISEa very unusual key
How could these three ideas become a story? Write a first sentence, then imagine what happens next.
SMALL THOUGHTS. BIG POSSIBILITIES.A little room
A little room
to grow.
Choose words with care.
How does a word change the picture in your mind? Exploring a few different choices can turn a simple sentence into something more personal.
Read it back.
Reading a sentence aloud offers a fresh way to hear it. A piece of writing can grow one small change at a time.
What would they love to write?
Share your child’s age, interests and the support you have in mind. Gulsum can discuss current availability, arrangements and fees with you.
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