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There’s something truly engaging about books with dinosaurs. Even when paleontologists keep giving us more information from their findings, it’s always fun to guess at what they looked like beyond the bones. Skin color, what they sounded like,... Read more


  • At Story Quest Academy, we challenge teens to write a new short story every month using a fun prompt and provide easy-to-understand education on writing from first draft to published story. Writing short stories provide a lot... Read more

  • 4 Benefits Of Writing Short Stories
    4 Benefits Of Writing Short Stories
    Sign up for our newsletter and receive a sample of our Reading Journal which is included in the Homeschool Resource Co bundle. This exclusive offer includes author study worksheets, author reports, author trading cards, and... Read more
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    I don’t know about you, but I love fairy tale retellings. There is just something about these ancient stories that lends themselves to being told and re-told, spun and re-spun, and I love how every author who tackles them... Read more

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    These prompts will not only help improve their handwriting skills, but also encourage them to think creatively and let their imaginations run wild.
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    Are you looking for a fun activity for your kids this Summer? Story Quest has created fun writing prompts to encourage kids to think outside the box and write in different genres, from fantasy

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    Story Quest Academy was recently featured in The Homeschool Quest ezine!

    The May-June issue of Homeschool Quest Ezine is here to help! This mobile magazine is packed with resources that will make homeschooling easier... Read more

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    If you have multiple children you are homeschooling, trying to find activities where everyone can join in can be tough! Some kids are reading, while others are just starting. Adding movies and audio adaptations to your... Read more

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    What Are Writing Sprints?

    Writing sprints are timed writing exercises to help you write faster. Just like runners can cover more ground when sprinting, you'll build your word count faster with writing... Read more

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    This short story was written by Kayleigh Hellmann, a student of Story Quest Academy. 

    “Awwwwdra!” Captain calls. I quickly shove a few bites of my breakfast, burnt toast, into my mouth before running to... Read more