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How To Tackle Your To-Be-Read List (And Read More Books You Love)

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


  • How Do I Remove Myself From The Leaderboard?
    How Do I Remove Myself From The Leaderboard?

    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

  • How Do I Remove Myself From The Leaderboard?
    How Do I Remove Myself From The Leaderboard?
    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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  • Free Nature & Tree Writing Prompts
    Free Nature & Tree Writing Prompts

    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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  • I'm In The Homeschool Quest Ezine!
    I'm In The Homeschool Quest Ezine!

    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