Story Shorts Workshops: Engaging, Creative, and Fun!

Storytelling isn’t just about writing—it’s about creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Our “Story Shorts” workshops are designed to spark imagination and strengthen literacy skills through fun, one-off sessions that run between 1-2 hours. These workshops are perfect for teachers looking to enrich their curriculum with engaging, high-impact activities.

Each workshop provides a structured but playful approach to storytelling, helping students build confidence in their writing, develop social-emotional skills, and collaborate with their peers. Best of all, every child who participates receives a printed class anthology—a book filled with the writing of every student in the workshop, making their ideas tangible and inspiring a love for storytelling.

Our workshops are often delivered in partnership with schools and community organizations. If you’d like to find an existing program or organize a workshop for your students, contact us!

Our Workshop Themes

Field Guide to Monsters / Superheroes (Gr. K – 8)

Character Development
Great stories start with great characters! In this workshop, students will explore what makes a compelling hero (or villain) and bring their own characters to life. Through interactive activities, we’ll guide them in developing personalities, powers, and backstories that will jump off the page.

Atlas of Imaginary Places (Gr. 2 – 8)

Setting, Descriptive Writing, Collaboration
Where will your students’ stories take place? Using our StorySheets, students will collaborate to design a shared world and then craft individual descriptions of unique locations within it. This workshop strengthens descriptive writing skills and encourages teamwork, immersing students in the joy of world-building.

Story Mapping (Gr. 2 – 8)

Plot Structure
Every story follows a path—whether it’s a classic fairy tale journey or an unexplored adventure. This workshop introduces students to plot structure, helping them understand pacing and storytelling arcs. Each participant receives a StoryKit filled with engaging activities to set them on the road to writing success.

Customized Programs (Various Grades)

We know every classroom is different, and we love to tailor our workshops to meet the needs of your students. Whether it’s blending storytelling with coding, writing a collaborative choose-your-own-adventure, or something entirely new, we’re happy to work with educators to design the perfect session. Let’s brainstorm together!