Walking Away
Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration or, describe a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.Tell us in the comments, then read the related Opinion essay to learn more. Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain,…
‘Cowboy Carter’
As Beyoncé gears up for the release of her next solo album, “Cowboy Carter,” she teased fans on Tuesday with the new record’s cover. Are you excited for this album? What do you think of the cover? What, in your opinion, is it saying? How do you feel about the reception the country music industry…
Baking
“The simple act of baking can conjure unexpected delight,” writes the Times Food columnist Genevieve Ko, who has been baking since she was eight. She writes: When you’re preparing a meal and starting with salmon and potatoes, you end up with cooked salmon and potatoes. But when you’re baking, you start with a slew of…
Snacks and Drinks
What do you think this image is saying? How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? Can you relate to it personally? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, then read the related Opinion essay to learn more.Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain,…
Spring
In the Northern Hemisphere, the vernal equinox — when day and night are equal in length — will officially take place Tuesday, March 19, at 11:06 p.m. In simpler terms: Goodbye winter, spring is here! Baseball. The blossoming of flowers. Going outside without a jacket and not feeling a chill. What are your favorite things…
Pink Head, Green Check
What do you think this image is saying? How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? Can you relate to it personally? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain, and…
Hidden Doorway
Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this video or, describe a memory from your own life that this video makes you think of.Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain, and 16…
Texting Styles
Imagine someone messages you at a quarter to 1 on a Saturday night after not answering your last message two days ago. How are you responding?And if someone triple texts you in the middle of a busy day and calls you out for your slow reply: What then? Does it matter who it is and…
Playing Dominoes
Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration or, describe a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.Tell us in the comments, then read the related Guest Essay to learn more.Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain, and…
Tree Stump
What do you think this image is saying? How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? Can you relate to it personally? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain, and…
