Posted: 26 Nov 2009 05:20 AM PST http://kidswhothink.blogspot.com/
Your challenge is to make a puppet using the following materials. You must use all of them and your puppet must have at least 3 moving parts:
24 inches of string
4 straws
2 objects of your choice
4 paperclips
4 index cards
Markers may be used in construction. Scissors may not. Good luck. Full Details: CLICK HERE
(deadline December 31; up to $5,000 for K-12 projects that increase awareness and understanding of Japan)
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CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office is now accepting nominations for the 2009 Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award for Exemplary Humanities Programming. School libraries, public or private, that serve children in any combination of grades K-8 and conducted humanities programs during the 2008-2009 school year are eligible. Applications and award guidelines are available at Read the rest…
Surviving the first year of teaching can be rough! That’s what New Teacher Survival Central is all about and proof is in the prizes. Each month we’ll give away a classroom survival pack, chock full of useful supplies and valuable technology products. PLUS, each time you enter you are registered to win our grand prize. Tell a friend! If she wins you’ll win a trip too. Check out all the exciting details below and enter today and every day to improve your chances of winning. DETAILS: CLICK HERE
Have you ever felt the power and lift of literature? Has one book - or perhaps one author - inspired you to change your view of yourself or your world? If so, we encourage you to enter this year’s Letters About Literature writing competition. All you have to do is write a personal letter to an author, explaining how his or her work affected you.
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Reading, writing and arithmetic — no matter the subject, teachers often leave their mark on students, inspiring them to strive for success and reach their goals. In recognition of teachers across North America, Olive Garden has announced the topic for its 14th-annual Pasta Tales essay writing contest: “Describe a teacher who has inspired you in school and how they have impacted your life.”. more… Read the rest…
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More than $1 Million in computers, technology and cash will be awarded to schools this year in the Samsung Four Seasons of Hope Education Nationwide Contest.
In Samsung’s 2009 “National Tech in The Classroom” survey they discovered that 77 percent of Americans think the K-12 schools in their communities lack the technology access needed to help kids succeed in the 21st Century. Read the rest…
Brainyflixers!!! We’re at it again! We’re offering $$$ and iTunes to get YOU to make Brainypics flashcards. Submit Brainypics between NOW and DECEMBER 7, 2009 and compete to win our Read the rest…
The largest high school essay contests in the country is back, asking students to answer the question, “What civic value do you believe is most essential to being an American?” With over 31,000 participants last year in all 50 states, this year’s Contest promises to be even bigger. Teachers can begin submitting their students’ essays now! Details; CLICK HERE
Save the Children’s Valentine’s Day 2010 Card Contest empowers young people to use their artistic skills and creativity to help fight child poverty right here in the United States.
The theme for the contest is “A Generation United.” Contest participants can create cards that use the heart image as a symbol for values such as unity, loyalty, and responsibility. Contestants are encouraged to be very creative and inventive in their design. Read the rest…
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Books have wings. You can’t see them, but they are there just the same. On books’ wings, readers can soar to new places where they meet intriguing characters and experience exciting adventures. But a book’s wings can also help a reader rise above difficult situations - like peer pressure, bullying or prejudice, or to cope with disappointment and loss.