When I taught, I always tried to be on the lookout for contests my kids could enter. I figured it gave some authenticy to their work, especially when it corresponded to my curriculum. Here are some I've come across lately. If you know of some that aren't posted, please share!
Arbor Day National Poster Contest - for fifth graders, comes with curriculum, cash prizes
Alliance for Young Artists and Writers - for 7-12 grade, exhibition, scholarship, and publication
Scholastic Book Club Contests - continuing contests, aimed at elementary
Essay Contest - sponsored by Penguin books, yearly contest, 11th and 12th grade students read book and write essay, scholoarship money and classroom library
Oh, The Places You'll Go! - yearly essay contest for seniors, scholarship
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/readandplay/ - monthly contest to win book sets
National History Day - yearly contest, historical focus, secondary students, cash prizes and medals
Invention Dimension - yearly contest; invent new game, toy, or sport equipement; ages 6-19; cash, prizes and trip
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- abicknell
- I have 16 years of education experience, which include high school English teacher, central administration grant coordinator, and elementary assistant principal.
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