Summer

July 19, 2021 It has been a long time since we had a free blogger template for you, so I decided to create a new one! This time it is all about summer with a blue and coral color palette and shell drawings in the header. It will be perfect for seasonal use or for…

Welcome to Week Three of our 13th Annual Summer Reading Contest.This contest is open to students 11-19 from anywhere in the world. To participate, submit a response by 9 a.m. Eastern on July 1 that answers the questions “What got your attention in The New York Times this week? Why?”If you are 13 or older…

This summer has produced dramatic headlines about events both national and global. Here are 49 questions to help you remember what happened and learn more. Can you answer them all without looking at the word bank at the bottom of this post? We have also created this printable version of the quiz (PDF), as well…

Our 11th Annual Summer Reading Contest enters its eighth week!This contest is open to students 13-19 from anywhere in the world. To participate, submit a response by 9 a.m. Eastern on Aug. 7 that answers the questions “What got your attention in The Times this week? Why?”If you are 13 or older and live in…

And, too, at a time when some educators are alarmed by the ability of chatbots to do students’ work for them, this is a contest that rewards the human touch. As our step-by-step guide to participating shows, what we’re looking for are genuine personal connections to the news, explored with voice, style and personality —…

With the summer weather finally in full swing, it’s time to get outside! After having spent more of the last year indoors than ever before, most people can’t wait to get out and make the most of the sunshine and the blue skies.  And to make up for lost time, why not maximise your enjoyment…

Welcome to Week Four of our 13th Annual Summer Reading Contest.This contest is open to students 11-19 from anywhere in the world. To participate, submit a response by 9 a.m. Eastern on July 8 that answers the questions “What got your attention in The New York Times this week? Why?”If you are 13 or older…

Welcome to Week Two of our 13th Annual Summer Reading Contest.This contest is open to students 11-19 from anywhere in the world. To participate, submit a response by 9 a.m. Eastern on June 24 that answers the questions “What got your attention in The New York Times this week? Why?”If you are 13 or older…

June 13, 2022 It is time to get the Summer bucket list ready so you can make the most of Summertime! You can still use our green version from last year (Perfect Free Summer Bucket List Printable), but I thought I’d put together one more color version for you. With this brightly colored, rainbow summer…

And, too, at a time when some educators are alarmed by the ability of chatbots to do students’ work for them, this is a contest that rewards the human touch. As our step-by-step guide to participating shows, what we’re looking for is meaningful personal connections to the news, explored with voice, style and personality —…