Is your child budding poet or gifted 4 to 8-year-old author who needs enriched opportunities? I can help. Some very young children are already skilled readers and writers, and sometimes a child’s imagination and drive to compose stories, poems and songs can outpace their ability to get it down on paper. I’ll work with your child starting wherever they are to develop skills and let their creativity loose. Whatever their interests, I’ll share great mentor texts and help your child write the stories, poems and articles that are bubbling up inside them!

Outlining a graphic chapter book

"Heidi worked with my 8-year-old to edit and organize a piece of his creative writing. I was surprised that after spending just the first session with him, she was spot-on in describing my child's personality, strengths, and interests. She was then able to suggest a direction and goal for the rest of their sessions together. Her many years of experience in the classroom gave her the skills to keep my son focused. She varied their work time to make it interesting- asking questions, using favorite books as examples, writing and drawing side by side, and reorganizing his writing using note cards. If you are looking for an expert to help your child shape their ideas into a final product, I'd encourage you to connect with WHISPERshout!"