Why Not Write Wednesdays? Creative Writing Prompts for Kids!

Every Wednesday our creative writing prompt challenges you to pick up your pen and indulge your author self!

Do you recognize this guy? William Shakespeare knew a thing or two about creative writing. Pick one (or all) of his quotes below and see where it takes you. Write a short story with his words as your closing line.

There was never yet philosopher that could endure the toothache patiently.

- Much Ado About Nothing

O, it is excellent to have a giant's strength, But it is tyrannous to use it like a giant.

- Measure for Measure

'Tis better to be brief than tedious.

- Richard III

World Book Night 2012 - Deadline Febuary 1st

Support Literacy!

This is an awesome opportunity. Sign up before February 1st for a chance to give twenty people a renewed love for books on World Book Night.

Follow this link to for information about how you can spread your love for the written word.

http://www.worldbooknight.org/

The Arts are Shrinking: What's Up With Creativity in Education?

As we all know, in schools across the country, the arts have all but disappeared from the school day.

In an article in the East Bay Weekly, in Oakland California, journalist Ellen Cushing writes: 

"According to a survey of local education agencies conducted by the California Department of Education, some 48% of districts were forced to cut or eliminate their arts, music and drama departments between 2008-2010. Many educators predict further cuts as funding continues to shrink."

"Take My Word For It!"'s goal is to fill in this arts education gap by providing kids the opportunity to practice the literary arts in after-school and community-based classes.

Arts help kids thrive! We think that the imagination is a vital part of learning!

What's Up With Our Summer Camp for 2012 ?

There have been numerous inquiries about our summer camp schedule. We are busy firming up all of the details so it's in the works and we will have specific details available soon.

In the meantime, please send an e-mail to admin@takemywordforit.net indicating:

- the name of your child

- his or her age

- whether you are interested in our East Bay or San Francisco-based camps

- what time frame and length of camp you're looking for (1st week of July, all day; third week of June, 1/2 day, etc.)

Stay tuned!

- The "Take My Word For It!" team

Where would you go with this? Creative writing prompt

Our creative writing challenge to you is to look at the image we post below and see where it may take you and your pen. Wake up your imagination and see where this takes you!

Feel free to share anything spurred on by this week's photo in the Comment section below!

Where would you go with this? Creative writing prompt

Our creative writing challenge to you is to look at the image we post below and see where it may take you and your pen. Wake up your imagination and see where this takes you!

Feel free to share anything spurred on by this week's photo in the Comment section below!