by Craig Bergman | May 22, 2015 | Misc.
I struggled to express myself as a kid. It only got worse when I went to Cornell. Nowhere along the way did I learn how to organize my thoughts. I never knew where to start. I got lost. I created the Word Up Kids writing system so that kids don’t have to suffer...
by Craig Bergman | May 15, 2015 | Misc.
Educate come from Latin,educare, to draw out. The task of the teacher is to draw out the student’s potential. Our role is to inspire kids to take the lead in their own learning. When it comes to writing, this is not how it’s done in traditional schools. There’s...
by Craig Bergman | Nov 5, 2014 | Misc.
Children want to be accepted just the way they are. They feel loved when adults give them permission to feel their feelings…all the way. When difficult feelings are allowed to flow, they resolve themselves in positive ways. But when they’re denied, they act out...
by Craig Bergman | Aug 3, 2014 | Misc.
Writing is the painting of the voice. – Voltaire, 1764 Feast your eyes on this lovely painting written in class this week by a talented young writer about to hit the 9th grade. Ladies & Gentlemen…Kakabel Novak. People Watching at Bouchon “Okay, bud,...
by Craig Bergman | May 23, 2014 | Misc., Student Work
I do, too. The instinct that inspired me to start Word Up Kids is no doubt what motivates you as a parent…a desire to give our kids what we didn’t have growing up. Growing up isn’t easy. Children face intense challenges at every stage. For me, the greatest difficulty...
by Craig Bergman | May 20, 2014 | Misc.
POSITIVE SELF TALK FOR CHILDREN Creating Personal Power and Self-Esteem Through Written and Spoken Affirmations Tuesdays, July 15th – August 5th from 4-5pm Ages 7-10, 5-6pm Ages 11-13, 6-7pm Teens (Beverly Hills & Brentwood) Self-talk is the talking we do in our...
“Art of Writing” improves
kids’ writing skills. But it’s not
just about becoming a better
“writer.” It’s about students finding
a voice of their own, maybe even a
voice that speaks for many others.
This curriculum teaches kids simple
skills for expressing themselves
with clarity and conviction.
Learn the craft of creative writing.
Now is the perfect time to start. 