Our Storymaking Approach
We believe that every child has a story to tell. Our storymaking approach makes storymaking accessible and engaging for all ages—helping families and educators nurture creativity, literacy, and critical thinking in ways that feel like play.
The Storymaking Hub Journey
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Explore – Learn the basics of storymaking through reading, prompts, and creative inspiration.
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Create – Transform ideas into stories through imaginative expression and hands-on activities.
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Complete – Refine and finalize your projects to build confidence in your storymaking.
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Share – Celebrate creativity by sharing finished stories with family, friends, classmates, or the wider community.
Welcome to the Storymaking Journey!
This is where families and educators begin an exciting adventure—step by step—building creativity, literacy, and storymaking skills.
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As part of this journey, be sure to visit our Fantasy Worldbuilding & Writing Lab—a growing hub of creative tools, writing tips, and worldbuilding guides designed to support kids (and their grown-ups) at every stage of the storymaking process.
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To help kids grow as storymakers, we’ve designed a clear learning pathway that guides them from exploring ideas to creating and sharing their own stories.
Step-by-Step Pathway: Moving Forward
Step 1:
Spark's Storymaking Kit
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A fun introduction to story elements and creativity.
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Quick, engaging activities to spark ideas.
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Best for kids who are just starting their storymaking adventure!
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Check out Spark’s Storymaking Kit below!
Step 2:
Workbooks
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Hands-on exercises to develop characters, worldbuilding, and plot.
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Guided activities to turn ideas into structured stories.
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Perfect for kids ready to take their storymaking further!
Step 3:
Novels &
Story Creation
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Read Star Life Keepers and future books in the Dragon and Dinosaur Chronicles series to explore storymaking in action.
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Deepen learning with the Reader’s Guide & Activities included in the book.
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Ready to write their own book? Learn how to publish and share!
Meet the Storymaking Dragons & Discover Your Next Storymaking Skill!
Spark
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Explore the basics of storymaking with Spark’s Storymaking Kit (available now).
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Get ready for Story Writing (Workbook 1)
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Learn about characters, settings, simple plots, and themes to build a strong foundation.
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​Before starting this course, don't forget to read "How to Get Started with Spark’s Storymaking Kit: A Step-by-Step Guide" below.
Ember
The Beginning
The Hero’s Journey
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Develop deeper storytelling skills with Character Development & Advanced Plot (Workbook 2).
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Learn how to craft compelling heroes, create meaningful challenges, and shape strong story arcs.
Share
Share
Blaze guides you to refine and showcase your story. Share it with loved ones or a larger audience and celebrate the joy of storymaking.
Blaze guides you to refine and showcase your story. Share it with loved ones or a larger audience and celebrate the joy of storymaking.
Blaze
Worldbuilding Mastery
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Build immersive worlds with Worldbuilding & Fantasy Creation (Workbook 3).
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Create unique settings, cultures, and histories that bring your stories to life
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!