Just because we're not together doesn't mean we can't have fun! I'm going to post a different game every day on this page that works on different skills such as critical thinking and language. Join in the fun to get your name in the daily drawing for real prizes that range in size. I won't tell you what the prize is ahead of time (you have to play to find out), but they can range in size from a free homework pass to coupons for free food! In order to receive your prize, you must have turned in your homework for that day. Work hard first, then have fun. Be kind always.
Note: I will wait until I have at least 5 entries for each post before I do a drawing.
Note: I will wait until I have at least 5 entries for each post before I do a drawing.
May is Short Story Month, the perfect opportunity to try out all the smaller, non-novel ideas that have been buzzing around your head. As an added bonus for our young writers (18 and under), we hereby present... the Young Writers Flash Fiction Contest!
How to Participate.
Special Guest Author Judge
We're so excited to announce that Amy Spalding will be judging our finalists! She is the bestselling author of several novels for teens, including Kissing Ted Callahan (and Other Guys); The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles) which was named a best book of 2018 by NPR, The Boston Globe, Kirkus, and more; and her latest, We Used to Be Friends. She lives in Los Angeles.
You can post this to the NaNoWriMo Young Writers website and/or upload it here to earn extra credit and be put in a drawing for a prize
How to Participate.
- Write a short flash fiction story (up to 300 words) that somehow includes these 3 words: rainbow, spider, cake. They can be spread out, or all in one sentence. They can come at the beginning, the middle, or the end. Fantasy or realism, comedy or thriller, it's all up to you!
- Revise and edit your story so it demonstrates your best work. We'll be looking for stories that build unique worlds, make us care about characters, and leave us feeling changed in some way (which is hard to do in just a few words!). For inspiration or support, check out last year's winning entries.
- Submit your story by 11:59 PM PT on Saturday, May 30. You can only submit one story, and you can’t change anything after you submit it, so be sure it represents your best work. (Note: the submission form won't open until Saturday, May 16, so don't try to submit until then. Use this time to revise and edit your piece instead.)
Special Guest Author Judge
We're so excited to announce that Amy Spalding will be judging our finalists! She is the bestselling author of several novels for teens, including Kissing Ted Callahan (and Other Guys); The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles) which was named a best book of 2018 by NPR, The Boston Globe, Kirkus, and more; and her latest, We Used to Be Friends. She lives in Los Angeles.
You can post this to the NaNoWriMo Young Writers website and/or upload it here to earn extra credit and be put in a drawing for a prize
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Chuck E. Cheese – Earn free game tokens
Kids can earn 10 free game tokens from Chuck E Cheese by reading every day for two weeks. These rewards are available all year long, with a limit of one reward certificate per day per child. Visit their website to find charts for helping your kids establish other good habits, as well.
I know we can't go right now, but you are reading every day anyway, why not earn some tokens to play games when Chuck E. Cheese opens again!
Kids can earn 10 free game tokens from Chuck E Cheese by reading every day for two weeks. These rewards are available all year long, with a limit of one reward certificate per day per child. Visit their website to find charts for helping your kids establish other good habits, as well.
I know we can't go right now, but you are reading every day anyway, why not earn some tokens to play games when Chuck E. Cheese opens again!
Monday, March 30, 2020
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Winner: Nicholas Barton
Prize: Free ice cream |
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Answer the following riddle AND explain your reasoning. (Tell me why you think the answer is what you said)