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Are you looking for…

Fun, engaging live classes for your kids and teens?

A safe, encouraging space for your students to become proficient readers and writers?

English Language Arts novel studies, printables, and flex classes?

Book Clubs? Pen Pals? A Homeschool Literary Magazine?

ONE low price for your ENTIRE FAMILY?

YES? You’re in the right place!

Join Creative ELA for all of the above and more!

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An Exceptional Tutor! When we first began working with Kelly, my son was struggling with writing. He had ideas but didn’t know how to organize or express them effectively. I tried in vain to guide him through those challenges. Then, a relative—whose younger son faced similar difficulties—recommended Kelly to me. From the very first lesson, I knew we had made the right decision. Since tutoring began, I’ve no longer had to worry about my son’s English. He has grown into a more confident writer, reader, and critical thinker. His academic growth has been truly remarkable, and so much of that is thanks to Kelly. His English grades have consistently remained above 90%, which is a true testament to her skill and support. What has impressed me most about Kelly is that her guidance extends far beyond just English writing. She has supported my son in subjects like history, economics, government, and public speaking. She also helped him prepare for the SAT, ACT, Regents exams, and college applications—offering invaluable insights every step of the way. Kelly tailors each session to his unique learning style and has always been flexible with his ever-changing schedule. As a parent, having that kind of support has brought me immense peace of mind. Perhaps the most remarkable part of Kelly’s influence is the bond she has built with my son. Although we hired other tutors for different subjects over the years, we often discontinued them after a semester. Kelly is the only one who stayed with him throughout all of high school. He genuinely looks forward to every lesson—not just because of what he learns, but because she has become a true mentor and role model. She has made learning enjoyable, and the confidence, skills, and mindset she’s helped him build will serve him long after graduation. On this important day—his high school graduation—I want to sincerely thank Kelly for everything she has done. She has not only equipped my son with the tools he needs to succeed academically, but more importantly, she has helped him believe in his own potential. That’s a gift that will stay with him for life. If you’re looking for a tutor for your child, don’t hesitate—Kelly is exceptional.
  
 
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I highly recommend the monthly membership!  It’s one low price for the family and gives you access to all of her classes and content!  The classes are engaging and fun, and her website has all sorts of Language Arts subject matter to help support and teach!
  
 
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Kelly is an incredible teacher who makes each and every one of her students feel seen and heard. She’s passionate about what she does and it shows in the quality of what she offers and in the way she makes everyone feel welcome. I love her creative approach to teaching reading and writing. It goes beyond the subjects and teaches kids so much more. As a mom homeschooling neurodivergent twins, she’s been a fantastic help with ideas, materials and support! I highly recommend Kelly and her Creative ELA membership!
  
 
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We LOVE Curiosity Encouraged! Kelly is an amazing teacher who brings a true joy to her classes. I can't recommend her enough!
  
 
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I can't speak highly enough of Curiosity Encouraged. The entire experience, from the beginning when I had a lot of questions and concerns, to now that my daughter is taking online classes and is getting feedback in her private lessons, simply put fantastic! Not only is Kelly friendly and efficient, but she is knowledgeable and took the time to address all my questions and concerns. She still shares her wisdom with me periodically. My daughter honestly looks forward to her online classes and is bummed when she has to miss one due to other events. If you're looking for a reputable ELA curriculum with a compassionate teacher, look no further than Curiosity Encouraged.
  
 
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Which membership is right for your family?

When you join Creative ELA, your family can immerse yourselves in English Language Arts!

All Access and Classroom Memberships include live, Zoom, group classes.

Live classes offer students—

• Opportunities to read and write in a variety of genres about topics that interest them
• A safe, encouraging, fun place to share their writing and learn from other writers
• Creative writing projects and activities
• Revision and editing lessons
• Strategies to become more proficient readers and writers
• Authentic ways to improve their spelling, grammar, and vocabulary
• Opportunities to participate in and lead book discussions
• Opportunities to connect with other homeschoolers all over the country and the world

The All Access Membership includes live, Zoom, group classes broken up by grade.

Held for students in 4th-6th grade, 7th-8th grade, and high school, students read grade-appropriate selections of literature, non-fiction, and poetry to practice comprehension strategies and analysis. Students learn to annotate, understand a variety of literary terms, and participate in class discussions. They also practice the skills they’re learning through writing activities.

To see the scope and sequence for each class, head here.

ALL Memberships include FLEX classes.

Join and have immediate access to all recorded FLEX classes, including eight workshops from 2023, 10 from 2024, 10 from 2025, and 10 from 2026. A new flex class is added each month. Here are just a few of the classes available. You can see the entire list here.

All Members have access to TONS of ELA resources.

Here’s a peek at everything in the member library as of December 2025. The member library is always growing! Members have access to everything!

Creative ELA Classroom Members and All Access Members have access to Homeschool Pen Pals.

A quarterly pen pal group that offers prompts, activities, and classes to connect your kids with other homeschoolers

Creative ELA Classroom Members and All Access Members also have access to Monthly Book Clubs.

Members nominate and vote for the books we read. Each book club includes trivia, discussion, and creative writing prompts.

Members also receive a novel study for both book club books each month.

There are two clubs to choose from: Bookworms (ages 8-11) and Bibliophiles (ages 12+)

All Access, Classroom, and Library members have access to TONS of novel studies.

TWENTY new novel studies are added each year! You can see what’s available here.

Creative ELA Classroom and All Access Members can also join Creativity’s staff!

A callout for staff members happens each November. Staff members design the following year’s literary magazine.

Staff create the magazine! I’m the advisor. They handle design, marketing, editing, and have an opportunity to create the magazine’s cover.

All membership levels offer 1-1 homeschool support.

You’ll have resources aimed at helping support homeschool students, but I’m also here to help you.

All membership levels offer coupons and savings.

Save on Outschool classes and 1-1 tutoring!

All Access Membership

This membership is for families who are looking for both creative reading and writing classes, tutoring, AND classes that mirror what a student might take in school. While still fun and engaging, these classes offer students lessons in reading comprehension, academic writing, grammar, revision, and editing.

• English Language Arts for 4th-6th graders—offered September-May with a break in December. Each class meets for an hour four times throughout the month on Tuesdays at 12 pm ET.

• English Language Arts for 7th & 8th graders—offered September-May with a break in December. Each class meets for an hour four times throughout the month on Tuesdays at 1 pm ET.

• High School English– offered September-May with a break in December. Each class meets for an hour four times throughout the month on Wednesdays from 12-1:00 pm ET.

• NEW—4 hours of 1-1 tutoring during the months of June, July, and August when Reading and Writing Workshop classes do not meet.

• Everything in the Classroom and Library Memberships—45 live classes, book clubs, novel studies, literary magazine staff, pen pals, ELA resources (recorded flex classes, mini-lessons, reading and writing activities), and homeschool support

Classroom Membership

The Classroom Membership is great for families looking to take live classes and connect with other students. It includes:

• 45 New Live Classes a Year for students age 8+
• Book Clubs
• Monthly novel studies for book club reads + all previous years’ novel studies
• Pen Pal Program
• Option to be on Creativity (Homeschool Literary Magazine’s Staff, November-May)
• All the ELA resources in the classroom library: novel studies, recorded flex classes, mini-lessons, and reading and writing activities.
• Homeschool Support

Library Membership

The Library Membership is great for families who are looking for ELA resources: novel studies, recorded flex classes, mini-lessons, reading, and writing activities. Also includes support in using my resources. I’m just an email away.

Hello! If we haven’t met before, I am Kelly Sage, an English language arts teacher (20+ years) and homeschooler (13+ years).

I’ve created Creative ELA because I LOVE to teach. I believe a creative approach to learning is the best way to learn, and I know from experience what a gift it is to have high-quality, engaging resources for my homeschoolers that I can afford. 

My hope is that Creative ELA classes and resources help your kids learn AND experience reading and writing in a way that offers connection, fun, and the desire to keep learning!

Essentially, Creative ELA’s membership is where I am sharing EVERYTHING I’ve learned and continue to learn as an English teacher and homeschooler.

Picture of my almost grown-up homeschoolers!

Choose the Creative ELA membership that is best for your family.

What Members Have to Say

Thank you for igniting a love of creative writing in my son. Thank you for creating a place where he is challenged to grow in his writing and where he feels safe to do so. Thank you for providing classes my children are EXCITED to attend. Thank you for being a gentle teacher and an encouraging voice in our homeschool.

Creative ELA Member

Creative ELA is our creative writing and bookish community. Seriously, my favorite homeschool find ever.

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Give Creative ELA a try for FREE!

Join the Creative ELA ALL Access Membership for $49.99 a month.

Give the Creative ELA Classroom Membership a Try!

Then, join the Creative ELA Classroom for just $19.99 a month, or save even more and join annually for $199.99 (2 months free!).

If your family is not interested in live classes, join the Creative ELA Library Membership!

Still not sure? Have questions? Keep reading or contact me.

FAQ-

Who is the Creative ELA for?

Homeschool Families! (Teachers and schoolers are welcome too!)

Ages—The materials I offer are aimed toward upper elementary, middle school, and high school students, but you know your child best, so younger students are welcome. You are also welcome to choose which classes your student takes, regardless of what grade they might be in. Choose what will work best for them.

When do classes meet?

4th-6th grade – 4 times a month, Tuesdays, September-May, 12 pm ET

7th-8th grade – 4 times a month, Tuesdays, September-May, 1 pm ET

High School – 4 times a month, Wednesdays, September-May, 12 pm ET

Creative Writing Classes and Book Clubs for students ages 8-11 meet every Thursday from 12 pm ET, and students ages 12+ meet every Thursday from 1 pm ET.

• Creative Writing Studio—1st Thursday of the month
• Homeschool Hangout, Topics class, or Pen Pal class—2nd Thursday of the month
• Creative Writing Topics class—3rd Thursday of the month
• Book Clubs—4th Thursday of the month

Note- When a national holiday falls on a Thursday, classes meet on the Monday or Tuesday before.

Check my classes page for exact dates.

Inclusivity

YES! My classes welcome students from all countries, genders, backgrounds, and beliefs, and I am committed to creating a safe space for all students. All of my materials and class discussions are secular. 

Neurodiversity

Students who are neurodiverse will find my resources, classes, and unit studies offer many options and encouragement to help them learn how they learn best. I have decades of experience working with neurodiverse learners. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out. 

My child hates reading/writing.

I have taught a lot of kids who hate reading and writing. It’s one of the reasons I use a creative approach. Kids do not typically hate reading and writing per se; they’re struggling because the material does not match their learning style or address their needs. My classes and resources meet kids where they are and help them learn and enjoy learning. 

I have multiple children. 

Great! They are all welcome to use the materials and join the classes.

I do ask you not to share my materials with other families. Instead, encourage them to join too!

Do you have to be a member to join my classes?

Yes, as of May 2026, Creative ELA classes are for members. I offer a 30-day free trial for my Classroom membership.

Why? Because remembering to register for classes takes time you probably don’t have, a membership helps create community in the classroom, which is important, and as a small business owner, this is the most affordable way I can offer my classes and stay afloat.

What are your qualifications?

I earned a BA in English and obtained my secondary English teaching license in 2004. I taught English for nine years in middle and high school classrooms. In 2013, I became a certified creative writing facilitator and started leading women’s and youth creative writing circles for Women Writing for (a) Change, Bloomington. In 2017, I started teaching online for Outschool. I currently teach on Curiosity Encouraged, LLC (Creative ELA) and Outschool. You can also find me leading classes for Women Writing for (a) Change, Bloomington, and Cambly. I no longer keep my VA or IN teaching license active since I work nationwide and worldwide. I continue to take professional development classes and keep up with new research and findings.

Do you offer refunds?

No, but you can cancel your monthly membership at any time. If you purchase a yearly membership and are unhappy, please contact me.

What happens after I sign up?

Creative ELA Library Members have instant access to the library. Creative ELA Classroom Members and All Access Members also have instant access to the library. I’ll send you an email within 24 hours, usually much quicker, which includes details about the live classes.

How do I sign up? 

Choose the membership price you want and sign up 🙂

It’s that easy.

I hope your family joins our Creative ELA community! It’s the BEST!

Have a question I didn’t answer above? Please email me.