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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 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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