Event Details
You're invited to a creative workshop hosted by Ron Crouch
Raising Critical Thinkers: Using the Power of Story to Teach Children to Think Like Detectives
Workshop Synopsis: Join workshop leader Ron Crouch for fun activities that will teach you how to transform abstract concepts in psychology into down-to-earth stories that are child-friendly and fun. Ron will use his own writing to demonstrate how to move from idea to publication in a publish-on-demand format. He will also share promotion and marketing strategies.
About the presenter: Ron Crouch is a child psychologist who writes books for children. Ron is the author of six children's books, including his fiction series Beyond Belief, which teaches middle
readers critical thinking skills through fun paranormal detective stories. The series was described by one reviewer as “The Goonies meets Ghost Adventures,” and Ron thinks this is just about perfect. His nonfiction series, Pixel’s Big Books, teaches children emotional intelligence skills with engaging activities and adorable characters. Ron has written for magazines, such as Skeptical Inquirer, and has published numerous articles in academic journals. He has appeared on a variety of podcasts and TV shows to discuss his work, including 502 Conversations and The Skeptical Help Bar. His motto as a writer is “It’s never too late to have a happy childhood.”
UMGC Europe MCW workshops are open to members of the U.S. military community in Europe.
Affiliation with UMGC is not required. Writers of all genres are welcome to all meetings and workshops.
For more information or to request the Zoom link, email Dr. Judith McNeely judith.mcneely@umgc.edu
When: Friday, October 27, 2025, 1830-2030
Where: On Zoom link available on request