Absolutely! LitKids Create supports children learning outside traditional classrooms, too.
If you’re a homeschool parent looking for creative writing activities, storytelling resources, or a self-paced writing program for your child, LitKids Create offers several ways to support creative expression at home.
LitKids Create isn’t a complete homeschool curriculum, and it isn’t designed to replace the learning plans families already have in place. What we offer are creative writing resources that can become part of your existing homeschool routine, giving children opportunities to develop their stories, build confidence in their writing, and express their ideas.
At the center of everything we do is student voice. We want children to recognize that their ideas have value, their perspectives deserve attention, and their voice holds weight.
For homeschool families wondering where to begin, there are three areas I’d encourage you to explore.
1. Discover How Your Child Naturally Expresses Ideas
Before we start teaching children how to develop their stories, it helps to understand how they naturally communicate their ideas.
That’s where our free Storyteller Profile Assessment comes in.
The assessment includes 20 questions that explore how children tell stories, share information, and express themselves. Once completed, families receive a profile that provides insight into their child’s storytelling preferences, including a secondary profile when applicable.
One thing I always like to emphasize is that these profiles aren’t permanent labels.
A child might prefer expressing ideas visually today and enjoy telling an entire story out loud next week. Their interests, confidence, and ways of communicating can change as they grow.
The assessment simply gives families a starting point.
For homeschool parents, this can be especially helpful when choosing creative writing activities or approaching writing assignments. If you notice your child enjoys drawing before writing, for example, you might encourage them to sketch their characters or settings before putting words on paper.
The goal is to understand how your child approaches storytelling so you can better support them.
2. Support Storytelling at Home With The Writing Cypher
Once children begin exploring their storytelling preferences, the next step is giving them opportunities to develop their ideas.
The Writing Cypher (opens in a new tab) is our 12-module, self-paced storytelling program that guides children through creating an original story from beginning to end.
Children work through developing their ideas, creating characters, building settings, and bringing their stories together using the LIT™ approach, which stands for Let Imagination Take Shape.
The program includes instructional videos where I walk children through different parts of the storytelling process, along with worksheets, assignments, and activities that help them develop their stories.
One of my favorite things about The Writing Cypher is that children can work at their own pace.
Every child approaches storytelling differently.
One child might need extra time to figure out what they want to write about. Another might already have an idea but want to spend more time developing characters, imagining settings, or building the world where their story takes place.
There’s room for both.
How The Writing Cypher Can Fit Into Your Homeschool Week
You don’t have to change your entire homeschool schedule to make room for storytelling.
For example, you might dedicate one day a week to creative writing. Your child could watch a lesson from The Writing Cypher, complete a related activity, and spend time developing their story.
If they’re especially interested in creating characters, you can allow more time for that part of the process. If they’re still exploring story ideas, there’s no need to rush them into the next module.
You can also spread an activity across several days or incorporate it into the writing time you already have planned.
The flexibility allows children to work at a pace that supports their individual creative process.
The goal is for children to develop a story they feel connected to and take ownership of what they’re creating.
3. Encourage Expression With Confidence Before Correction™
Here’s something I encourage parents to think about when their children bring them something they’ve written.
What’s the first thing you notice?
As adults, we’re often quick to spot a misspelled word, a missing punctuation mark, or a sentence that needs work. Naturally, we want to help our children correct those mistakes.
There’s nothing wrong with teaching writing mechanics. Children need those skills, too.
But what if we changed the order of our response?
That’s the idea behind Confidence Before Correction™.
Before pointing out what needs to be fixed, take a look at what your child has created and find something you genuinely appreciate.
Maybe the title immediately caught your attention. Maybe the opening sentences made you curious about what would happen next. Perhaps your child came up with a character or an idea you hadn’t expected.
Tell them what you noticed.
This isn’t about giving empty praise or pretending everything is correct. It’s about recognizing the effort and creativity already present in their work before moving into feedback.
Then you can address the spelling, grammar, punctuation, or other areas that need improvement.
Think about the difference between immediately hearing, “You spelled this wrong,” and hearing, “I really like how you started this story. You made me want to keep reading. Now, let’s look at a few words we can work on.”
Both conversations can lead to correction, but the child experiences them differently.
When children recognize that adults see value in their ideas, feedback may become easier to receive. Instead of assuming their entire story is wrong because a few words need correcting, they can begin to understand that revision is part of making their writing stronger.
For homeschool families who regularly work one-on-one with their children, this is an approach you can incorporate into everyday writing activities.
It doesn’t require a separate lesson or additional materials. It begins with how we respond.
Making LitKids Create Part of Your Homeschool Day
One of the benefits of homeschooling is having the flexibility to adjust learning experiences to your child’s needs, interests, and pace.
LitKids Create resources can complement that flexibility.
You might begin with the Storyteller Profile Assessment to better understand how your child communicates ideas. From there, The Writing Cypher (opens in a new tab) can provide a structured opportunity to develop an original story, while Confidence Before Correction™ can help guide how you respond to their work along the way.
These resources work together, but families can also use them individually based on what their children need.
Children learning at home deserve the same opportunities to explore their creativity, develop their ideas, and become confident expressing themselves as children in traditional classrooms.
They have stories to tell, perspectives to share, and ideas worth exploring.
Whether they’re learning at a classroom desk or the kitchen table, their voice holds weight.
LitKids Create is here to help them discover what they can do with it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use LitKids Create alongside my existing homeschool curriculum?
Yes. LitKids Create offers creative writing and storytelling resources that families can incorporate into their current homeschool routines. The resources are designed to complement learning at home rather than replace a complete curriculum.
Does my child need writing experience to use The Writing Cypher?
No previous experience creating a complete story is required. The Writing Cypher guides children through developing their ideas, characters, settings, and story from beginning to end. Parents can provide additional support based on their child’s writing abilities.
Can homeschool children complete The Writing Cypher at their own pace?
Absolutely. The Writing Cypher is a self-paced, 12-module program. Children can spend additional time developing their ideas, completing activities, and working through the storytelling process without having to follow a fixed classroom schedule.
Creative writing resources, storytelling activities, and opportunities to build writing confidence at home.