You already know global superstar Taylor Swift is joining us on Ocotber 29th to talk to kids about her love of reading and writing (We. Cannot. Wait.). Well today we're annoucing even more exciting news: we've teamed up with Taylor to launch the “This is How I Shake it Off” Writing Contest for kids!
As a part of National Bullying Prevention Month, students (grades 3-8) can enter the contest by submitting a one-page creative essay or poem about how they shake off mean comments and hard times.
And the prizes? They're pretty awesome. Students will have the chance to win tickets and a meet-and-greet for two at an upcoming Taylor Swift concert! Lucky runner-up winners will also receive a signed guitar and copies of Taylor’s new “1989” CD.
Download the entry form here: www.scholastic.com/taylorswift NO PURCHASE REQD. Open to U.S., students grades 3-8. Void where prohibited. Ends 12/11/14. And the rules here: http://bit.ly/TSwriting
NEW for Parents & Teachers:
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a great time to approach the subject of bullying with kids. In support of this important movement and the video with Taylor, Scholastic has curated a collection of resources that address bullying, building resilience and fostering a love of reading in kids:
- For Teachers: Articles and tips about how to address bullying in classrooms, available here, as well as writing activities to get students in a creative spirit, available here.
- For Parents: A guide to the sensitive issue of bullying, including lists of anti-bullying books for every age and expert advice available here.
