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Writing Activity: write a recipe and send it to Stone Soup

Post Published September 16, 2016 by William Rubel

We all eat, and many of us like to cook. If you are 13 or under and like to cook, we'd like you to submit reci...
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Joey Alexander (born 2003): Indonesian Child Jazz Master

Post Published September 2, 2016 by William Rubel

Joey Alexander (born Josiah Alexander Sila; June 25, 2003) is one of the world's most recognized child composer/musicians. Born in Bali, Indonesia, he began playing jazz at the age of six.
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Stone Soup Writer Interview: Isabel Folger, 12

Post Published August 26, 2016 by William Rubel

https://youtu.be/LTmdS2WFD4Q Stone Soup author Isabel Folger, 12, talks about how she lets a story gestate in her mind for a couple of weeks before she starts writing.
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Cat Pictures by Children!

Post Published August 25, 2016 by William Rubel

These are three very different approaches to making pictures of cats. But, what they have in common are the dynamic personalities of the cats that were models for the pictures.
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Children’s Art from Switzerland

Post Published August 24, 2016 by William Rubel

These paintings from children in Switzerland were created in the 1960s. We particularly love the old fashioned zoo scenes where children ride elephants.
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Young Performer: Natalie Schwamová, 11, Plays Mozart

Post Published August 15, 2016 by William Rubel

Natalie plays Mozart variations on the melody for "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Use this music inspiration for theme-based individual or classroom writing projects.
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Writing Activity: Bringing dreams to life with “Princess and the Island Stallion” by Christina Lynn Myers, 11

Post Published August 3, 2016 by William Rubel

Introduction to this Stone Soup Writing and Art Activity An island of one’s own… fields and forests and streams… a well-stocked kitchen with stove and refrigerator… riding bareback on a stall...
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Art Activity: imagining new worlds with ‘Planet With Five Suns’, by Vika Sycheva, 8

Post Published August 3, 2016 by William Rubel

Introduction to this Stone Soup Art Activity Russia is a country with a rich tradition of folk stories and fantasy. Some of this wonderful tradition is reflected in this beautiful painting by Vika Sy...
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Writing Activity: revealing character through problems with “As Long as We’re Happy (part 1)” by Clea Rivera, 14

Post Published August 3, 2016 by William Rubel

Introduction to this Stone Soup Writing Activity Here you find Part One of Clea’s story. In a separate activity, we’ll offer the second part. The main story, or plot, is about a teachers called Mr...
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Art and Writing Activity: making a picture book with “When Smudgie Got Lost” by Karine Faden, 10

Post Published August 3, 2016 by William Rubel

Introduction to this Stone Soup Art and Writing Activity Many of the stories we print in Stone Soup are both written and illustrated by the author. Many authors illustrate their own stories—especial...
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Writing and Art Activity: fully imagined fairy tales in words and pictures with “The Enchanted Egg” by Bertrand C. Jackson, 13

Post Published August 2, 2016 by William Rubel

Introduction to this Stone Soup Writing and Art Activity "The Enchanted Egg” is a delightful story that plays with ideas and characters commonly found in fairy tales (and in cartoons of fairy tale...
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Writing Activity: powerful expression through unique style, with “We Are Looking for Freedom” by Marigian Muhammed, 12

Post Published August 2, 2016 by William Rubel

Introduction to This Stone Soup Writing Activity "We Are Looking for Freedom" was written by Marigian one-and-a half-years after she arrived in the United States.
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Art Activity: exploring the power of strong colors with ‘Fishing’ by Halima Said Ali, 6

Post Published August 2, 2016 by William Rubel

Introduction to This Stone Soup Art Activity Halima’s colorful picture is made in felt pen. It is so completely colored in it looks like painting! But because it is made with felt pen, it is the ki...
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Writing Activity: writing a morality tale, with “Little Lies” by Meredith Proost, 12

Post Published August 2, 2016 by William Rubel

Introduction to this Stone Soup Writing Activity This excellent story gets to the heart of why lying is wrong. Lying destroys trust between people. And when people don’t trust each other, they can n...
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Art Activity: Capturing activity in image with ‘Collecting Wild Hares’

Post Published July 27, 2016 by William Rubel

Introduction to this Stone Soup Art Activity Hares are a bit like rabbits, and this picture from Hungary by Katalin Kiss, 13, shows a group of people hunting hares for food.
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Reading of “A Far Away Place” by Emmy Wong

Post Published July 25, 2016 by William Rubel

A very strong reading of "A Far Away Place," first published in Stone Soup Magazine. This, and other stories read by their authors can serve as a model for a more formal classroom story-reading progra...
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Interview and Web Links for Author Ransom Riggs

Post Published July 23, 2016 by William Rubel

This interview inspires two projects: write a story based on a photograph and illustrate a story with photographs. This is a great interview by Ransom Riggs.
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A Video and Internet Links for Madeleine L’Engle

Post Published July 23, 2016 by William Rubel

This is a video of an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the the publication of "A Wrinkle in Time." Children, as well as adults, are interviewed.
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Interview and Links for Author Wendelin Van Draanen

Post Published July 23, 2016 by William Rubel

This is a wonderful interview. Its biggest strength may be Wendelin Van Draanen's discussion of the importance of persistence. Her own story of having her books rejected for ten years offers an inspir...
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Sarah Kay, Poet and Storyteller: TEDxEast Talk on Writing

Post Published July 22, 2016 by William Rubel

Sarah Kay (born 1988) is an American poet who began performing poetry at age 14. Sarah Kay specializes in spoken-word poetry. The performance aspect of her work is clear in all of her videos.
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