School and Partner Site Workshops
87% of Inkers demonstrate improved attitudes toward writing
70% of Inkers look forward to writing down their ideas
60% of Inkers believe the stories that they can tell matter to others
84% of Inkers demonstrate in terms of social and emotional development
78% of Inkers believe they are good at using their imagination
77% of Inkers enjoy meeting people who are different than them.
Our twelve-session school-site based programs include whimsical writing prompts and sample reading to engage 3-12 grade student imaginations, showing them that reading and writing can be fun and enjoyable. These lessons increase self-confidence, academic engagement and interpersonal skills.
They also promote personal empowerment and academic engagement.
By the end of each school-site based program, each student will have:
Received 18 hours of literary arts instruction
Published up to 3-5 pieces of poetry and prose.
Feel empowered to tell their story and change their narrative for better outcomes.
Word Squad and Author’s Lab
Our free twelve-session drop-in after-school programs are led by 916 Ink trained Wordslingers and are open to youth grades 3-12. These programs provide whimsical writing prompts and lessons to promote literacy skills, self-confidence, social-emotional development and a sense of wonder.
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