Let’s Get Started
Kick off your child’s storymaking journey in two simple steps.
Whether you’re a parent or educator, we’ll help you guide kids to create meaningful stories—while building real skills in creativity, literacy, and confidence.
Step 1:
Try Spark’s Storymaking Kit (Free)
Jump into storymaking with our interactive, virtual kit. It’s fun, visual, and filled with printable prompts and creative activities your kids can enjoy right away.
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Open it on any device.
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Print the worksheets you need.
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Spark creativity with no prep required.
Before launching the kit, don't forget to read "How to Get Started with Spark’s Storymaking Kit: A Step-by-Step Guide."
Step 2:
Build Skills with
Workbook 1 – Story Writing
After trying the kit, continue your child’s progress with our first workbook. It’s designed to walk them through the process of planning and writing a short story—from the basics to more advanced skills.
Inside:
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Learn character, setting, plot, and theme
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Discover genres and use story checklists
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Practice writing with creative challenges
By the end of this workbook, your child will have a finished short story—often within just 30 days!
How to Get Started with
Spark’s Starter Kit:
A Step-by-Step Guide
Step 2: Meet Spark
Parents/Educators:
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Ensure learners watch the introductory video where Spark, our friendly Storymaking Dragon, welcomes them and explains what to expect.
Kids:
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Watch Spark’s fun video and get excited about starting your storymaking adventure!
Step 3: Follow the Activity Instructions
Parents/Educators:
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Guide learners through the slides, which provide clear instructions for each activity.
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Help them download the separate idea prompt files attached to the presentation.
Kids:
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Work with your parent to download the prompts.
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Read the instructions on each slide carefully, then use the downloaded prompts to complete the activity.
Step 4: Complete the Activities
Parents/Educators:
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Set aside a quiet, comfortable space and schedule short, focused sessions (about 30 minutes to 1 hour each) over the next 2-5 days.
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Encourage learners to follow the instructions and use the downloaded prompts to guide their creative work.
Kids:
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Use your imagination to complete each activity.
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Write or draw your ideas as directed on the downloaded prompt sheets.
Step 5: Document and Celebrate
Parents/Educators:
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Assist with taking clear photos of completed activities to document their progress.
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Follow the simple submission steps to upload the photos along with their names, so they can receive their certificate.
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Encourage feedback by asking what they enjoyed most about the process.
Kids:
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Snap photos of your work as proof of your creativity.
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Get ready to earn a cool certificate once you finish the Spark phase!
Step 6: Get Ready for the Next Adventure
Parents/Educators:
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Remind them that the ideas generated in Spark’s Starter Kit will be a great foundation for Workbook 1: Story Writing
Kids:
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Watch Spark’s fun video and get excited about starting your storymaking adventure!