curious homeschooled readers and writers, ages 10-14
the only writing tutorial of its kind on Earth, cleverly disguised in a year-long English class 
teaching philosophy
book list
sample HW (beginners)
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When you had only three crayons, we already knew what color your sky was going to be. 
Discover your current writing style, then stretch it with more ways to express and connect your ideas.
All our writers read their writing out loud for an audience practically every week.
Get inspired in our Wednesday-morning tutorial at Ferntop Nature School.
Get feedback as you write throughout the week, using our custom-built webapp.
Get support as you bring your questions into our pre-tutorial help session, then share your work with all of us.
With over 25 years of teaching experience, George is constantly experimenting with new ways to help young writers and their teachers. recent articles
An avid reader and children's naturalist who homeschooled her own children, Clare started Ferntop Nature School in 2014.