Build strong writing foundations through engaging, live instruction—without the pressure.

Live, interactive writing lessons designed to strengthen early writing skills—one step at a time.

Writing Can Be Puzzling: 1st Grade is a 16-week live group course designed for first grade students who need structured, engaging writing instruction in a supportive learning environment.

Classes meet twice per week, and each lesson is 45 minutes long, providing consistent practice while giving students time to develop confidence and independence in their writing.

How the Course Works

Upon enrollment, students receive immediate access to their learning portal. This portal is where:

• All course materials are housed

• Students join their live lessons

• Families can access practice materials between classes

Live + Interactive Learning

Every lesson is:

• Taught live by a section teacher

• Fully interactive using Nearpod

Nearpod lessons are aligned directly to each live class and are used during instruction for interactive writing activities, visuals, drag-and-drop exercises, and guided practice. After class, students can revisit the same Nearpod lessons in student-paced mode to support additional practice and skill reinforcement.

What’s Included

• 16 weeks of live instruction

• 2 live classes per week

• 45-minute lessons

• Interactive Nearpod lesson for every class

• Printable worksheets and writing practice materials

• Access to the learning portal for the full course

Who This Course Is For

This course is a great fit for:

• First grade students who benefit from structured writing instruction

• Families looking for live teaching with built-in writing practice

• Students who need support with sentence structure, spelling, or written expression

Writing Can Be Puzzling: 1st Grade provides a clear routine, engaging lessons, and meaningful practice—without pressure—so students can build confidence and develop strong early writing skills.