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Shadow, a reflection by Mason, 8

by Stone Soup Editors

Published June 24, 2021

A shadow is behind each step I take. When you see your shadow, it means you’re in darkness. When you don’t, it means you’re in light. America before was in darkness. But America is taking...

My Sanctuary, a poem by Otis, 13

by Stone Soup Editors

Published June 23, 2021

On some days, I just like to walk Across the street and into the park Contemplating life. Around me, nature is content. Leaves swirl around my figure The large trees sway as I walk...

Making Mayan Chocolate in Belize

by Priscilla Chow

Published June 22, 2021

In Belize, I was taught by a local teacher how to make Mayan chocolate. This chocolate got its name because Mayans were the first to make it centuries ago. It is special in the fact...

Mother

by Sofie Dardzinski

Published June 18, 2021

Falling in Love with Oreo at First Sight

by Adela Zhu

Published June 17, 2021

Every month I have a habit to plead my parents for a hamster. One cold breezy night, my mom, dad, and I went shopping, and my dream came true. “Hey, look, there's a PetSmart here,...

Why I Chose to Participate in a COVID Vaccine Trial for Teens

by Stone Soup Editors

Published June 15, 2021

I was scared and confused: school was cancelled because of a virus and it felt like all my hard work was going down the drain. In March 2020, I was in science class at school...

Ramses the Great

by Daniel Zhu Age 11

Published June 14, 2021

Ramses II is considered to be one of the greatest Egyptian pharaohs of all time, earning him the moniker Ramses the Great. He lived somewhere in between 1303 BC and 1213 BC, ruling from 1290...

Life Now, digital artwork by Mihika, 12

by Stone Soup Editors

Published June 10, 2021

Spartan Education

by Daniel Zhu Age 11

Published June 8, 2021

Sparta's ruthless education may have been controversial, but it made them into one of the most battle-hardened city-states to ever walk the earth. The Spartans' notoriously tough education allowed them to become one of the...

The Beatles: Talent and Courage

by Kathleen Werth

Published June 7, 2021

Shadow, a reflection by Mason, 8

Post Published June 24, 2021 by Stone Soup Editors

A shadow is behind each step I take. When you see your shadow, it means you’re in darkness. When you don’t, it means you’re in light. America before was in darkness. But America is taking steps out of darkness and into light. Right now, America is in pain. Look at before slavery - a man named Marin Luther King Jr. He saw his shadow and took steps higher and higher to peace.

My Sanctuary, a poem by Otis, 13

Post Published June 23, 2021 by Stone Soup Editors

On some days, I just like to walk Across the street and into the park Contemplating life. Around me, nature is content. Leaves swirl around my figure The large trees sway as I walk by The clouds darken, casting a blanket over the treetops My sanctuary.

Making Mayan Chocolate in Belize

Post Published June 22, 2021 by Priscilla Chow

In Belize, I was taught by a local teacher how to make Mayan chocolate. This chocolate got its name because Mayans were the first to make it centuries ago. It is special in the fact that it has honey and no sugar. The ancient Mayans added this chocolate with chili, cinnamon, five spice, or spicy pepper. Now let me share how to make the chocolate! First, I was given a cacao fruit.

Mother

Post Published June 18, 2021 by Sofie Dardzinski

Caretaker of the House, Cooker, Organizer of Paraphernalia, Player of Music, and Reminder of Kindness; Motivated, strict, loving, Mother of our Home: They tell me your house is small with little room to work and I believe them, for I belong in this house, smelling every scent there is to smell and touching everything that is there to touch.

Falling in Love with Oreo at First Sight

Post Published June 17, 2021 by Adela Zhu

Every month I have a habit to plead my parents for a hamster. One cold breezy night, my mom, dad, and I went shopping, and my dream came true. “Hey, look, there's a PetSmart here, you could go get Adela a hamster, if there are any.” My dad exclaimed. My mom smiled and said she would; I was very thrilled! I was finally getting a hamster!

Why I Chose to Participate in a COVID Vaccine Trial for Teens

Post Published June 15, 2021 by Stone Soup Editors

I was scared and confused: school was cancelled because of a virus and it felt like all my hard work was going down the drain. In March 2020, I was in science class at school working with my small group on a climate change friendly building design for our school’s open house, which was scheduled to take place the following week.

Ramses the Great

Post Age 11 Published June 14, 2021 by Daniel Zhu

Ramses II is considered to be one of the greatest Egyptian pharaohs of all time, earning him the moniker Ramses the Great. He lived somewhere in between 1303 BC and 1213 BC, ruling from 1290 to 1224 BC during the New Kingdom. Ramses II’s grandfather, Ramses I, was the one who had “elevated their commoner family to the ranks of royalty through his military prowess” (National Geographic).

Life Now, digital artwork by Mihika, 12

Post Published June 10, 2021 by Stone Soup Editors

Artist's Note: This digital art is a human-shaped fishbowl. Fishbowls are like a cage because the fish can't go anywhere, but they also protect the fish by keeping them in water. This is like shelter-in-place because we are all separated from each other, but also we are always at home where we can be observed like fish in a fishbowl.

Spartan Education

Post Age 11 Published June 8, 2021 by Daniel Zhu

The Beatles: Talent and Courage

Post Published June 7, 2021 by Kathleen Werth

The Beatles showed mental, intellectual, and social courage as they created a new genre of music, brought it to places that didn’t believe in it, and performed it without fear whilst being the most popular band in the world, and in history. There were a lot of things that influenced their huge worldwide breakthrough. But it started when they formed in 1960.

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