Wish You Were Here

Wish You Were Here:
A Creative Writing Journey Through Iowa’s Natural History

Age group: 2^nd-4^th graders
Sundays, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
5 sessions: March 27, April 3, April 10, April 17, (no class April 24), and May 1
Location: The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
(Macbride Hall on the University of Iowa Pentacrest) (map)
Project leader: Courtney Herber

Kids who took part in this project enjoyed art and science at the same time, learning about Iowa’s exciting natural history and making the experience personal and memorable through creative writing. This project enabled kids to build language skills, imagination, and confidence while having fun! Participants also enjoyed the sense of accomplishment that comes with creating a “finished product,” as they used some of their creative work to make postcards that shared Iowa’s natural history in a unique way. These postcards were professionally published in a “postcard pack,” with each participant’s work represented. Each participant received his or her own copy of the postcard set at a final “postcard party” for family, friends, and the community on May 1. This program was absolutely free to participants. Got questions? Email theteam@iywp.org or call us at 319-804-9979.

—IYWP thanks its wonderful partner, The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History (with special thanks to Education Coordinator Sarah Horgen), for making “Wish You Were Here” a reality—