Testimonials

"My teachers are delighted with Scriptorium Writing! It has helped them learn to teach progymnasmata exercises in a way that is delightful

for both student and teacher.”

— Clare, Head of School, Sherwood, OR

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“Scriptorium Writing has been a huge blessing to the students in my classroom. The assignments have challenged them, and they have grown in their ability to think clearly and express their ideas in writing as a result. The curriculum is full of beautiful examples for the student to imitate and reflect on, and it flows seamlessly with the narrations they are already used to doing in class. It is very simple to implement and has been a delight to teach.”

— Hannah, Stevens Point, WI

 

“There is a fine line in education between challenging and overwhelming, delighting and merely entertaining, providing needed routine and slipping into monotony. Scriptorium Writing stands out among other classical writing programs because of its balance. As my children practice the ancient exercises of the progymnasmata, I know they are learning truths about communication and precision with language. As they narrate a story about virtue, they are distinguishing what is good from what is evil. As they study the paintings included in each lesson, their affections are trained to desire beauty. The way Mr. Lyda has built the very foundation of Scriptorium Writing on the three transcendentals makes it so much more than a writing curriculum. It will produce good writers. It will also help to form good humans.”

— Judith, Reading, PA

 

“The lessons are short and self-explanatory, no preparation is needed ahead of time. The reading excerpts are beautiful, and we both look forward to our lesson each day. My daughter is enjoying the writing, and it seems very intuitive to her. I have seen improvement

in all of her writing since we’ve begun.”

— Katie, Mooresville, NC

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Scriptorium Writing "is a very simple but powerful way to prompt my son's writing and give him material for his own analysis.  He was a very reluctant writer before, but now he gets right to work because he wants to

tell back the story he has heard."

— Hannah, Pendleton, SC

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"The model texts are beautiful and engaging for both teacher and students.  The assignments are straightforward, focused, and meaningful with just the right level of challenge.  I am getting more and better writing out of my son than I have with other writing programs with less frustration from both of us!"

— Heather, Central, SC

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"As a 3rd grade teacher, I find the simplicity and beauty of the curriculum to be a breath of fresh air.  It is unlike any of the other writing curriculum I have seen or used.  The lessons are accessible, engaging and fun for the students.  This curriculum embodies the idea of "schole" or teaching from rest, removing distractions and busyness.  It provides the benefit of classical writing exercises in an approachable and unassuming way.  I highly recommend to anyone looking for a solid writing program"

— Shanon, San Diego, CA

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"It truly is a gem and I’m excited for where it will go once it’s officially released into the world! It’s perfect for us and my style of teaching. Everyone very much appreciates the short lessons—but though they are short the content is rich and meaningful. I took your advice and have done some of the assignments along with my kids and surprised myself with how much fun I had and how we bonded over even Mum sharing her writing. Most of all, I value how it’s getting everyone writing with very little hindrance

and without complicated formulas and outlines.

This is just as much a relief to me as it is for my kids!"

— Esther, Fort Myers, FL

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"I have seen a big improvement in my children's writing as far as imagination, word choice, voice, and description [. . .] I feel that their Scriptorium writing is much more engaging and beautiful than what [the '5 paragraph essay'] has them doing.  I have found that this system

has drawn a lot out of my kids  (and myself)"

--Alicia, Colorado Springs, CO

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"The content, layout, and graphics are very well done.

LORD bless and keep up the great work!" 

— Olivia, Fort Worth, TX

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"I appreciate the open-and-go format, and have seen great improvement with my student's ability and willingness to narrate using this curriculum."

— Katie, CO

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"Scriptorium Writing has my students analyzing the meanings of words more and excited to write more than any previous curriculum we have used."

— Andrea, Providence, RI

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"The lessons are short and self-explanatory, no preparation is needed ahead of time.  The reading excerpts are beautiful, and we both look forward to our lesson each day.  My daughter is enjoying the writing and it seems very intuitive to her [. . . ] I have seen improvement

in all of her writing since we've begun." 

— Katie, Mooresville, NC