When our school signed up for the Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest, I saw it as more than just an enrichment activity. It was a chance to show every student that storytelling was for them. Not just the kids who always finish their homework on time. Not just the ones who love to write. Everyone. […]
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From the Creative Karuta Award website: Everybody is invited to enter the 2nd Creative Karuta Award by submitting art & writing works of their favorite scenes/objects in their home/chosen country, featured on Karuta, a traditional Japanese playing card. Karuta (English version) is played with 26 clue (writing) cards and the answer cards with the picture.
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If you know a child who is interested in art, consider helping him or her enter some student art contests. When I was in elementary school, I took private art lessons from a local artist. I remember entering an art show at the shopping center near my house. An oil painting that my teacher helped
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