This is a FREE class for readers of my book Henry and the Chalk Dragon who want to use Henry's story as a springboard for their own creativity! Each lesson includes a writing and/or drawing prompt, ideas for creative activities, and at least one optional group activity for a family to do together. Videos offer creative inspiration and encouragement, writing advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at the writing process and some of the ways in which my own journey as an artist intersects with Henry's. Also included are downloadable coloring pages, bookmarks, and a \"Knight of La Muncha\" certificate for those who finish.

Recommended age level: 8 and up (younger kids may need a parent's assistance)

Required reading:

Henry and the Chalk Dragon by Jennifer Trafton (Rabbit Room Press, 2017). Click here to order from the Rabbit Room store.
One other book chosen from a list of classics in Lesson 1 (can be checked out of the library).

Materials needed:

a notebook and pencil or pen for writing activities
a blank sketchbook or drawing pad, preferably with a plain cover that can be decorated/personalized
construction paper in many different colors
craft scissors
glue or a glue stick
crayons, markers, and/or colored pencils
for optional family activities: larger sheets of blank white paper

About Henry and the Chalk Dragon:

In the town of Squashbuckle, just about anything can happen, and when Henry Penwhistle draws a mighty Chalk Dragon on his door, the dragon does what Henry least expects—it runs away. Now Henry’s art is out in the world for everyone to see, and it’s causing trouble for him and his schoolmates Oscar and Jade. If they don’t stop it, the entire town could be doomed! To vanquish the threat of a rampaging Chalk Dragon, Sir Henry Penwhistle, Knight of La Muncha Elementary School, is going to have to do more than just catch his art—he’s going to have to let his imagination run wild. And that takes bravery.

“A perfect title to hand to young readers looking for laughs along with a wild and crazy adventure.”— School Library Journal (starred review)

About the class format:

Since this is a self-paced Individual Study course, it does not include feedback from the teacher or interaction with other students. This class format works best when students are self-motivated or have a parent monitoring their work. They will get out of the class what they put into it. Therefore, students who put serious time and effort into writing activities will have a richer online learning experience than those who do not.

If you are going through the class as a family, you only need to register ONCE. No need to have separate accounts for each child.

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Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions include videos to watch, written lessons to read, assignments to write, and activities to enjoy individually or with a family or group.

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