Weekly Flash Contest #1: Write a story told completely through dialogue. How do you communicate the differences between characters? How can you make sure that the reader knows what is going on? Can you make action part of natural-sounding speech? Every week during the COVID-19-related school closures and shelter-in-place arrangements we are running a Flash […]
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Daily Creativity #15: Write New Lyrics or Music for a Handwashing Song
Are you still singing the same old hand washing song? Are you tired of it, yet? Write some new words to fit with your favorite melody. Maybe it’s the tune you are tired of. If you are musical, compose a new one, and write down your composition; if you can’t do that, choose a new […]
Daily Creativity #14: Poetry Charades
This is an activity to complete with one other person who you can see. So, that means a sibling, a parent, or other person in your home; or a friend or other family member over Zoom, FaceTime, WhatsApp, etc: Both of you should take a few minutes to select a poem from this list but […]