Crafty. Creative. Busy. Reader. Writer. Tween.
Do you have one of those too? Yes, I have a tween girl who thrives on creative projects. So when we had a chance to review the New Millenium Girls Creative Writing Bundle by Jan May, I knew it was for us.
What’s included in the bundle? (Each of the following. Each also available for purchase separately):
1. Isabel’s Secret – paperback
“Isabel is a spirited eleven- year-old girl who lives on Angel Ridge Horse Ranch in Colorado. Her Christian motto ever since she was three years old has been: “Winners never quit and quitters never win, for I serve the mighty God that lives deep within!” Isabel and her horse, Starlight, go to girl’s camp, head on a hunt to find out a family secret, all the while taking a large journey in faith.
2. Creative Writing Made Easy Curriculum
Here is just one area this writing course stands out: each lesson has three sections which include 1) learning time 2) writing time and 3) craft time.
- Writing space is provided right in the workbook. “On the next page, write the beginning of your story. Try to write at least six sentences…introduce your main character and the problem she must solve.”
- 12 lessons which teach the basics of creative writing. Great for a beginner or advanced writer.
- For grades 3-6
- 12 week course leads up to the student completing a story and an illustrated cover.
- Includes fill-in-the-blank type writing prompts to create and develop a character.
- Biblical examples for developing story ideas and choosing a theme (complete with a story web for your daughter to fill in)
“The Bible says, “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, power and a sound mind.” (II Timothy 1:7) He also says that He will never leave us, so we know that we can rely on His strength to help us in our time of need. Make a list of things a person might be afraid of.”
- Practical suggestions like “Use every other line when writing your story. It will make it easier when you want to add things in later.”
What impressed me as the teacher about the writing curriculum? As I helped and encouraged my daughter along I was impressed that these smaller lessons were building a habit of writing in a fun way. Building on some concepts she already knew. Introducing new concepts – with the promise of craft time to follow! My daughter had fun with writing. She and I looked forward to our times. It was ready-made mother/daughter time! But there were also days that she quietly went off and spent an afternoon writing, creating and crafting.
3. Paper Doll and Craft Book
Includes Isabel paper doll on the cover, two princess paper dolls inside, paper doll stands on back cover, 16 pages of clothes for Isabel, 16 pages of clothes for the princess (casual, evening, party, riding wear as well as hair styles), two horses and riders, How to Build Isabel’s Bedroom instruction pages.
“This curriculum can be used in your homeschool or with a group. It’s also a super summer project. It can be celebrated at the end of the course with a tea party and fashion show with the outfits the girls made for their paper dolls.”
The paper dolls made for hours of cutting, decorating and simple play time.
What did we enjoy about this writing bundle? The craftiness, of course. Paper dolls. The creative writing aspect. Developing characters, building confidence in writing skills.
What I love, as a parent, is the fun my daughter has and the Biblical foundation throughout these products.
What ages? Designed for ages: 8-12 and/or grades 3-6
- Isabel’s Secret: $7.95 ~ ebook special $2.99 and also available for Kindle
- Creative Writing Made Easy workbook: currently 20% for $ 13.56 ~ available for download for $7.96
- Paper Doll and Craft Book: $13.56
From New Millennium Girls:
- Get all three New Millennium Girl books in a bundle for $29.95 plus free shipping (through March 21st) in continental U.S. Click here.
- More titles are available from Jan May. Visit her New Millennium Girls site.
- Fun Cooking and Craft ideas
- Cool Stuff for Boys include a Revolutionary War lapbook. Plus, coming soon, Battle Cry Writing Book for Boys.
Wonderful Homeschool Writing Books and Chapter Books for Girls that Inspire Faith. Writing Books for Boys that keep them coming back for more!
“Encouraging Christian faith in the next generation” plus just good ol’ crafting fun.
“What is a New Millennium Girl? She is an ordinary girl with faith in an extraordinary God, growing up in this New Millennium. Like Joshua and Caleb, she chooses to see that God is bigger than any giants she has to face. She is mighty in spirit, part of the Joshua generation, a New Millennium Girl.
It is both a privilege and challenge to raise daughters of righteousness in this world. My prayer is that the Lord will use this curriculum to inspire daughters for His glory.” ~ author, Jan May
Free Shipping on the full writing bundle! For one week only, when you order the full bundle, you will receive free shipping on your purchase. This offer good through March 21st only.
Now for the giveaway! Jan May, author of the New Milennium Girls series is offering a spring bundle to one of our readers. The bundle includes all three books shown in the pictured and listed above. A $29.95 value!
Tricia has been homeschooling for over a decade now. She faces a daily dose of chaos balancing the needs of five children from preschool to middle school (and playing educational games) at Hodgepodge.
My homeschooling days are over, but my daughter would have LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this! I have read the first book, and combined with the crafts and fun-looking story writing, she would have been writing up a storm!
My oldest daughter loves writing and would LOVE this curriculum!
We have problems with creative writing in our homeschool. Everyone goes blank when it’s time to write! I think having this curriculum will make things more fun!
Creative writing is a problem at our house. My oldest never know where to start and gets overwhelmed.
My tween daughter is doing pretty well at non-fiction writing, but I really like this approach to using her creative side… both writing and being crafty! Looks wonderful!
What a wonderful idea! This is perfect for tweens. I know that my daughter would adore these books. She’s a reluctant writer but she is very creative. She would enjoy the combination of a good story, the guidance in how to put her own ideas on paper, and the fun of crafting. Bravo to New Millennium Girls for putting this together.
My Daughter would love this as we lived in CO for 2 yrs AND she loves horses!!
My 9 year old daughter would be interest in this. She doesn’t like to do a lot of writing. She like’s horses and dolls. The paper doll could be very fun addition!
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My daughter doesn’t like to write but I think this may work!!
My daughter is nine and loves to write, color and read. This would be perfect for her.
I have been looking for a FUN way to incorporate more writing in to our home school days! This looks like a perfect fit!
My daughters would love this. Especially my oldest daughter, she is such a tomboy. She also loves horses.
This looks like it would be perfect for our homeschooled granddaughter.
My daughter would love this!
I guess I should answer the question eh? It doesn’t seem like a formal writing assignment. THerefore I bet I’d get a lot less resistance when asked to write. Kind of like using Mad Libs for grammar– my dd will do those but balk at completing a grammar page in her book.