Online Summer Writing Program for Kids

How it works, in short

The TaleemSquare summer writing program is a one-to-one alternative to a writing summer camp. Over the break, your child works with a tutor on a real project, such as a short story, a set of personal essays or a portfolio for the next school year, with live lessons and feedback every week.

It is online and individual, not an in-person camp, so it fits around holidays. Plans start at $85 a month.

Also called:Years 4-13, summer holidays (UK)Years 3-12, December-January (AU)

Format: Live, one-to-one, online
Lesson length: 45 minutes
Level: Ages 8-18
Price: From $85 a month

What changes after a term of lessons

Reading lessons mix reading aloud, talking about the text and short written answers.

A finished piece to be proud of

Your child ends the summer with a completed story, essay set or portfolio.

Stronger writing habits

Planning, drafting and revising become routine.

A head start for the year

Writing skills are sharper before school assignments begin.

What we cover

Lessons follow your child's own school or homeschool curriculum. These are the areas we work on most at this level.

Choosing a project

A story, essays, a blog or a portfolio, chosen with your child.

Planning

Outlining plot or arguments before drafting.

Drafting

Regular writing time with tutor support.

Feedback and revision

Specific weekly feedback and focused revision.

Craft skills

Description, dialogue, structure or argument, depending on the project.

Editing and publishing

Polishing the final piece and sharing it.

Signs your child could use help

Loves writing and wants a summer project
Writing was a weak area this year
Preparing for a harder writing year ahead
Camps don't fit your summer schedule
Wants feedback from someone other than a parent
Working toward a writing competition

One of these on its own is normal. Two or three together usually point to a specific gap, and finding it is what the free assessment is for.

Taught to your curriculum, wherever you live

Common Core Writing (summer project)

Projects build narrative, informative or argument writing skills from the standards, preparing for the next grade.

National Curriculum English (summer holiday)

Projects strengthen writing for the next year group or GCSE English Language.

Level: Years 4-13, summer holidays

Provincial Language and English curricula (summer)

Projects build writing skills aligned to your province's curriculum.

Australian Curriculum: English (December-January break)

Projects build imaginative, persuasive or informative writing before Term 1, including NAPLAN writing skills.

Level: Years 3-12, December-January

What a summer writing lesson looks like

One 45-minute session. Tutors adjust the timings to your child.

5 min
Check progress
What was written since last time.
10 min
Craft skill
One technique for this stage of the project.
16 min
Write
Writing time with tutor support.
10 min
Feedback
Reviewing and planning revisions.
4 min
Goal setting
This week's writing goal, sent to you.

How the summer writing program works

Your child's project

The project is chosen around your child's interests, so motivation stays high.

Weekly milestones

Small goals each week keep the project moving.

Real feedback

Tutors give specific, encouraging feedback. Your child makes every change.

Finish strong

The program aims for a completed, polished piece by the end of summer.

Mother and daughter using a laptop together — Lessons run live on Zoom from home, with a parent welcome to sit in.

Boy writing in his notebook — Short written answers build the habit of using evidence.

After each class you get a WhatsApp note: what was read, what clicked, and one thing to practise at home.

Simple monthly plans

$85a month for 2 one-to-one reading and English lessons a week

Free 45-minute assessment first
No contract, cancel any month
No registration fee
4-class money-back promise
Switch tutor at no cost
WhatsApp update after every class

Starter

2 lessons a week, best for keeping up with school

$85/mo

GrowthMost chosen

3 lessons a week, best for catching up + building confidence

$119/mo

Intensive

4 lessons a week, best for exam prep & fast improvement

$149/mo

Full pricing and how we compare

Common worries, honest answers

“Is this an in-person camp?”

No. It is a one-to-one online program, so there is no travel and it works around holidays.

“My child isn't a confident writer.”

Projects are pitched at your child's level, with lots of support early on.

“Will the tutor write parts of the project?”

No. The writing is entirely your child's. Tutors teach and give feedback.

Frequently asked questions

What is a summer writing program?

A summer writing program helps children keep writing over the break. TaleemSquare's version is one-to-one and online: your child works on a real writing project with weekly lessons and feedback from a tutor, rather than attending an in-person camp.

How is this different from a writing summer camp?

Camps are usually group-based and in person, with set dates. Our program is individual, online and flexible around your holidays, and every lesson focuses on your child's own writing.

What age is the summer writing program for?

It suits children from about Grade 3, Year 4 in England, through high school. Projects are adjusted for age.

How much does the summer writing program cost?

TaleemSquare plans start at $85 a month for two one-to-one lessons a week of 45 minutes, about $10.63 a lesson. Three lessons a week cost $119 and four cost $149, with no contract, no registration fee and a free first assessment.

Can the project be for school or a competition?

Yes, as long as the rules allow help. Tutors coach and give feedback while your child writes everything.

Can we combine writing and reading over the summer?

Yes. Our summer reading program pairs well with writing. Lessons can be split between both.

Summer Writing Program: One-to-One, Online