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Storystorm 2021 Bonus Day 31: Jarrett Lerner’s Activities for Inspiration

January 31, 2021 9:00 am

by Jarrett Lerner

I’ve been wanting to make an activity book for years now. Something that could help kids – and kids-at-heart! – explore and develop their creativity, and turn to as a source for regular and reliable inspiration. In my free time between book projects, I hammered away at the project, making a few activities here or there, slowly building up a stock of them and hoping I’d soon be able to turn to them more fully and put together a book proposal.

Then came COVID. And lockdown. And remote learning.

I was worried that creativity—already not valued and incorporated in curriculums and classrooms as much as it ought to be— would only be further shoved aside. So, rather than sit on all those activities, I started releasing them, and also making more, inspired myself by what kids were doing with the activities already out there, and motivated by the reception they got from kids and their parents and teachers. For the last couple weeks of March, and then for all of April and May, I released a brand-new batch of activities every weekday morning, and then sometimes a few more on the weekend.

Around that time, my agent shared what I was up to with my editor (all of my current book series are with the same one), and she made an offer on a pair of activity books. GIVE THIS BOOK A TITLE came out in December, and the companion volume, GIVE THIS BOOK A COVER, publishes in May. In the books, you’ll find a variety of activities, all of them created with the goal of kickstarting the user’s imagination and inspiring ideas for stories. In addition to the books, you can still find a couple hundred of other, FREE, easily downloadable and printable activities at the activities page of my website. Between the two books and the site, there are approximately 500 activities.

And while all of these activities were made with kids in mind, while GIVE THIS BOOK A TITLE and GIVE THIS BOOK A COVER are both marketed toward kids, I have received messages, reviews, and pictures of completed activities from nearly as many adults as kids. If you decide to check out my activities, I hope they take you down creative avenues you might not have otherwise explored. I hope they leave you feeling like a more confident and capable creator. And I hope they bring you a boatload of joy and an abundance of inspiration.


Jarrett Lerner is the author of EngiNerds, Revenge of the EngiNerds, The EngiNerds Strike Back, Geeger the Robot Goes to School, and Geeger the Robot: Lost and Found, as well as the author-illustrator of the activity book Give This Book a Title. Jarrett is also the author-illustrator of the forthcoming activity book Give This Book a Cover and the forthcoming Hunger Heroes graphic novel series (all published by Simon & Schuster/Aladdin). He cofounded and helps run the MG Book Village, an online hub for all things Middle Grade, and is the co-organizer of the #KidsNeedBooks and #KidsNeedMentors projects. He can be found at jarrettlerner.com and on Twitter @Jarrett_Lerner and Instagram at @Jarrett_Lerner. He lives with his family in Medford, Massachusetts.

Note from Tara:

OK, Storystormers! Time is almost up! The Storystorm Pledge will be posted tomorrow, so if you have at least 30 ideas, you can sign it.

Signing the pledge is on the honor system. You don’t have to prove that you have 30 ideas. (Please don’t send me your ideas! Don’t post them! They are for your eyes only!)

Just sign the Storystorm Pledge tomorrow…or the next day. Actually, I’ll leave the pledge up for FIVE DAYS, through February 5, so you all have plenty of extra time to get-r-done!

Good luck everyone!

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486 Responses to “Storystorm 2021 Bonus Day 31: Jarrett Lerner’s Activities for Inspiration”

  1. This is just what the kid in my needed this AM! Thank you!

    By Shelley Isaacson on January 31, 2021 at 9:06 am

  2. I LOVE Jarrett’s work, and my daughter absolutely loved his fun worksheets especially during quarantine. Thanks for the great ideas!!

    By Lydia Lukidis on January 31, 2021 at 9:07 am

  3. Awesome! Can’t wait to check out your website.

    By Pat Trattles on January 31, 2021 at 9:09 am

  4. These activities look amazing! So inviting! Now that Storystorm is over, I hope to keep this habit of cultivating and capturing ideas going. These look like delightful activities to help with that. Also, I can see using them in my work as an ESL teacher too. So much more fun than the usual dry prompts you find in course books. Thanks for this bonus post. 😀

    By karynellis on January 31, 2021 at 9:10 am

  5. How fun! You have a boatload of talent, Jarrett! Thanks for being so very generous with it!

    By Cathy L. Murphy on January 31, 2021 at 9:12 am

  6. Hi Jarrett, Thank you for this post. I’ll take a look at your activity page.
    Very creative ideas. Congratulations on all of your books.
    Mark

    By Mark Bentz on January 31, 2021 at 9:14 am

  7. Thank you Jarrett!

    By Kimberly Marcus on January 31, 2021 at 9:15 am

  8. What a wonderful project you’ve put together for kids!

    By Marla Yablon on January 31, 2021 at 9:15 am

  9. What an awesome activity book! Thank you for the peek inside.

    Thank you Tara for Storystorm! It’s an amazing gift to kidlit writers. ❤

    By dazzlengsy on January 31, 2021 at 9:18 am

  10. I saw your book at a store yesterday. So cute.

    By Eileen Saunders on January 31, 2021 at 9:20 am

  11. OMG — so fun and inspiring. Thanks for sharing #NotJustforKids (LOL)

    By Lynne Marie on January 31, 2021 at 9:20 am

  12. Thank you Jarrett! This is awesome. I already feel more creative just looking at your activity pages :-). Love the illustrations!!

    By Laura Bower on January 31, 2021 at 9:21 am

  13. Hi Jarrett – Thanks for the inspiration, and for helping so many tap their creativity on a regular basis. Great stuff!

    By Deb Sullivan on January 31, 2021 at 9:21 am

  14. This is awesome Jarrett! Such a great idea. I will be sharing this!

    By lavern15 on January 31, 2021 at 9:22 am

  15. I’ve used a few of your printables, Jarrett, to leave thank you notes for workers during lockdown! The publication of these books is like sunflowers growing out of a swamp. Congrats! And thank you.

    By Laura Purdie Salas on January 31, 2021 at 9:22 am

  16. Jarrett, these are delightful activities. I’m sharing them with my grandchildren, but they’re also great story starters, as you said, for big people (like me). Thanks!

    By chaunceyelephant on January 31, 2021 at 9:25 am

  17. We live your book of ideas. Good for grown-up creativity as well

    By Elyse Trevers on January 31, 2021 at 9:26 am

  18. Tara, you’ve curated the best of the best idea generators! From lists to mash-ups and from activities to zany ties-in, agents and editors will receive a plethora of fun-filled manuscripts in 2021.

    By Joyce Uglow on January 31, 2021 at 9:27 am

  19. Oh my, such fun! What great ways to get some story ideas going! Thanks so much for sharing.

    By Daryl Gottier on January 31, 2021 at 9:30 am

  20. Love these activities and your generosity in sharing some of them for free when kids needed them most.

    By Jennifer Kay on January 31, 2021 at 9:30 am

  21. Jarret,
    What great ideas! Thanks for this post.
    Gail Hartman

    By thecrowsmap on January 31, 2021 at 9:31 am

  22. This is awesome! Congratulations!

    By https://katiewalsh.blog/ on January 31, 2021 at 9:31 am

  23. Thank you for those creative books and ideas.

    By readmybook2002 on January 31, 2021 at 9:31 am

  24. These activities look fantastic! I want a book for my daughter AND for myself!

    By Rebster on January 31, 2021 at 9:31 am

  25. Thank You Tara for a great Storystorm this year.

    By readmybook2002 on January 31, 2021 at 9:33 am

  26. I love your books, Jarrett, and bought five copies of GIVE THIS BOOK A TITLE to give away at Christmas!

    By Patricia Alcaro on January 31, 2021 at 9:33 am

  27. Love all your book titles!

    By michelemeleen on January 31, 2021 at 9:36 am

  28. These ideas boost creative energy for writers of all ages!

    By Lori Sheroan on January 31, 2021 at 9:37 am

  29. Sounds like fun! Thanks!

    By Amy Houts on January 31, 2021 at 9:37 am

  30. This is GREAT! I’m going to print some activities for my kids NOW! Thank you!!

    By Sarah Hetu-Radny on January 31, 2021 at 9:38 am

  31. Love these activity books, Jarrett! How wonderful that you received so many positive comments that you were able to turn your collections into books. Exactly what is needed for kids and adults to be creative in these trying times! Thanks for sharing.

    By Judy Shemtob on January 31, 2021 at 9:39 am

  32. Thank you Jarrett–I was following you this past spring as you were releasing activities! I know they were appreciated! Tara, thank you for organizing a wonderful month of inspiration!

    By Julie Maria Harris on January 31, 2021 at 9:41 am

  33. I recognize these activities! Thanks so much.

    I’ve so many tips and ideas, I am shocked!

    By Misty Morris on January 31, 2021 at 9:44 am

  34. Thank you, Jarrett, for sharing your ideas with us and with children. They should help jump start my creativity. Thanks, Tara for a terrific Story storm. I have enough prompts for all of 2021 and maybe into 2022, but that’s another year and another Story Storm. Have a happy, healthy and productive 2021 everyone!

    By betlw on January 31, 2021 at 9:44 am

  35. such fun!

    By Sallye O'Rourke on January 31, 2021 at 9:48 am

  36. Cool idea – thanks for sharing Jarrett!

    By bgonsar on January 31, 2021 at 9:48 am

  37. I really enjoyed your post and drawings, Jarrett! So awesome that your efforts to help children cope with the pandemic by creating all these cool activities ended up getting activity books published. Thanks for sharing. As a retired engineer, your post has me curious about your website and EngiNerds books. Checking those out now.

    By kmajor2013 on January 31, 2021 at 9:49 am

  38. WOW, thank you, Jarrett, for sharing your thoughts and your creativity activities. I now know how to draw a shark (with the same expression on his face every time.)
    Congratulations on all your books!

    By Garnett Natasha on January 31, 2021 at 9:50 am

  39. Thank you, what fantastic activities!

    By Cathy McDonnell on January 31, 2021 at 9:52 am

  40. thanks for the bonus day!

    By Heather Stigall on January 31, 2021 at 9:52 am

  41. This is definitely a favorite in our house! Thank you Jarrett for sharing your story!

    By Melissa H. Mwai on January 31, 2021 at 9:53 am

  42. Time to dive in! Thank you for sharing your activities with us.

    By Joan Longstaff on January 31, 2021 at 9:55 am

  43. Jarrett! Thank you for the inspiration that makes me feel like a confident and capable creator!

    Suzy Leopold

    By Prairie Garden Girl on January 31, 2021 at 9:56 am

  44. Jarrett, your artwork and activities draw me in — kids and adults can’t get enough of your collection of activities.

    By Lori Dubbin on January 31, 2021 at 9:56 am

  45. This is sooo COOL! Congrats, Jarrett and thanks for sharing!

    By Shannon Howarth Nelsen on January 31, 2021 at 9:59 am

  46. Activities to spark creativity? Count me in! Love the ones you shared here & look forward to checking out more of them!

    By ptnozell on January 31, 2021 at 10:01 am

  47. Jarrett, I LOVE your books and have shared your website with all my teacher friends! THANK YOU for giving children opportunities to release their creative potential! Your books would have been my absolute favorite as a child.

    By Michelle H. Losardo on January 31, 2021 at 10:02 am

  48. What a great way to inspire creativity in everyone- young or young at heart. Thanks, Jarret! And thanks to Tara for providing such amazing guest bloggers to really get our creative juices flowing all month!

    By Joy Wieder on January 31, 2021 at 10:07 am

  49. It’s great to have activities to spark creativity. Thanks for sharing these!

    By doreenrobinson on January 31, 2021 at 10:07 am

  50. As always, Jarrett, you art is amazing and I love the creativity!

    By Matt on January 31, 2021 at 10:09 am

  51. I absolutely LOVE this post. Such fun activitiies. And one of them sparked a new story idea for me!!! Thank you, Jarrett. (And thanks for the link to your free activities page. I’m going to go check that out right now.)

    By Linda Hofke on January 31, 2021 at 10:13 am

  52. Playing like a kid with these activities is sure to stir creativity and kid-perfect PB ideas! Thanks, Jarrett!

    By Val McC on January 31, 2021 at 10:14 am

  53. So cool! Thanks for sharing and the important work you do!

    By Beth Holladay on January 31, 2021 at 10:15 am

  54. How cool! Sounds very accomplished. These look very fun.

    By Annie War on January 31, 2021 at 10:16 am

  55. I can’t wait to get your books!

    By claudine108 on January 31, 2021 at 10:17 am

  56. Thank you, Jarrett, for sharing your activity book ideas. Brilliant. What a wonderful way to celebrate the minds of children and adults.

    By judyrubin13 on January 31, 2021 at 10:19 am

  57. You are one of my favorites on Twitter. Love you posts. Thank you for this blog post! Always awesome. Thank you for sharing.

    By muskoshe on January 31, 2021 at 10:21 am

  58. Awesome activities! Thanks for sharing!

    By jenlinville2021 on January 31, 2021 at 10:23 am

  59. I loved activity books when I was a kid. Thank you for making yours, Jarrett! The activities will inspire much creativity.

    By Robin Brett Wechsler on January 31, 2021 at 10:23 am

  60. WOW! I love that you made what you had created available to the public because you wanted to help. And you ended up with two books.

    This is the type of opportunity that we need to notice and recognize as a positive moment (or lots of moments) in a pandemic.

    Way to go!

    By Sarah Tobias on January 31, 2021 at 10:25 am

  61. Love the free activity at the end, so fun! Thanks for the great post!

    By Mary Ann Cortez on January 31, 2021 at 10:27 am

  62. That’s awesome!

    By Kelly Vavala on January 31, 2021 at 10:29 am

  63. I love that you value and nurture creativity – especially in school! Your work is inviting and fun for kids and adults alike. Thank you Jarrett!

    By Teresa Daffern on January 31, 2021 at 10:29 am

  64. Wow, so many creative prompts. Thanks!

    By andreesantini on January 31, 2021 at 10:33 am

  65. LOVE everything you do, Jarrett! Ty for this and being there for all kids!

    By kathalsey on January 31, 2021 at 10:33 am

  66. I love these and know my students will too! Definitely a silver lining to the pandemic.

    By Jessica Fries-Gaither on January 31, 2021 at 10:33 am

  67. Awesome! I actually just gave GIVE THIS BOOK A TITLE to my daughter for her birthday. She’s a HUGE fan of Moriah Elizabeth and her CREATE THIS BOOK 1 & 2, but she’d already gone through both of those. So, your book was perfect! But I hadn’t thought of using it myself…. [sneaks into daughter’s room…] 🙂

    By ryanrobertsauthor on January 31, 2021 at 10:33 am

  68. What a fantastic way to get the creative juices flowing! You’re right–your prompts are fun and inspiring for all ages! Thank you, Jarrett!

    By Suzanne Lewis on January 31, 2021 at 10:34 am

  69. Thank you for sharing your activities and I’m going to try them out and hopefully they give me ideas!

    By nataliecohn0258 on January 31, 2021 at 10:35 am

  70. That’s such a great example of how releasing your ideas leads to the creation of new ones! Writers are fountains!!!

    By Lauren Hidalgo on January 31, 2021 at 10:36 am

  71. Thank you Jarrett! These are so good. Wow! Love it. Already tweaked some ideas for me. All the best and appreciate your post. And thank you Tara! Can’t believe it’s the end of the month. My first StoryStorm has been a great way to spend my time and has been such a help. Thank you thank you. 😊 Rosanna

    By romontanaro on January 31, 2021 at 10:37 am

  72. Thank you for sharing your activities with teachers right now. I’m glad it becomes a gift for you, too! Your comment about them originally being meant for kids reminded me of how I always say that when I learned I could teach adults the same way I taught kids, we all learned more and had a lot more fun! I’ve been a continuing education instructor long before being published. Just don’t tell the adult novelists who use my writing cards where they originally came from!

    By Deb Lund on January 31, 2021 at 10:37 am

  73. Fun writing activities for the last day. Thanks!

    By Ashley Sierra (@AshleySierra06) on January 31, 2021 at 10:39 am

  74. What a fun and creative concept! Love it! Thanks for sharing!

    By Meli Glickman on January 31, 2021 at 10:39 am

  75. Thank you so much Jared! I am a teacher (dance studio) and BOY! My students need these!
    I’ll post about your book on my next studio email!

    By talararuth on January 31, 2021 at 10:39 am

  76. This was a great idea for everyone. I love the sample activities for inspiration. Thanks!

    By authorjanetparkinsonbryce on January 31, 2021 at 10:39 am

  77. What a creative outlet for anyone! Way to keep folks motivated Jared.

    By Colleen Owen Murphy on January 31, 2021 at 10:40 am

  78. That’s so generous of you to share so many activities. I can’t wait to check them out!

    By Jennifer Blanck on January 31, 2021 at 10:41 am

  79. These worksheet examples are so fun! They’re inspiring me to write some humorous picture book manuscripts. Thanks, Jarret, for the post!
    -Maryna Doughty

    By marynadoughty on January 31, 2021 at 10:42 am

  80. I can see why aspiring writers are drawn to the author’s creativity worksheets. Thanks for the inspiration.

    By Debra Katz on January 31, 2021 at 10:43 am

  81. What fun! As a non-artist, I especially appreciated the “how to” sketches at the bottom of some of the activity pages!

    By Susan Wroble on January 31, 2021 at 10:44 am

  82. Thank you Jarrett 😊

    By saintamovin on January 31, 2021 at 10:45 am

  83. Great post! I love the ice cream flavours prompt!

    By claireflewis on January 31, 2021 at 10:46 am

  84. Thank you for the boatloads of inspiration Jarrett! I’m a South Shore gal – so look forward to perhaps running into you at a book signing/conference somewhere when we’re through this Pandemic. Great post!

    By Lisa L Furness on January 31, 2021 at 10:47 am

  85. Jarrett, I love reading about the inspiration and where it led – so many happy kids enjoying these activity pages! Always good to follow the flow, you never know what might happen! This post is sheer motivation!

    By Vera Lisa Smetzer on January 31, 2021 at 10:49 am

  86. Thank you for the plethora of great ideas!

    By martyfindley on January 31, 2021 at 10:51 am

  87. I’m thinking up ice cream flavors. Thanks for sharing.

    By Beatrice Brown on January 31, 2021 at 10:53 am

  88. Fantastic!! So creative and fun. I’ll be forwarding this info to my teacher-daughter! Thank you!

    By Laurel Ranveig Abell on January 31, 2021 at 10:54 am

  89. So cool. Definitely need to check out your books and free activities!

    By Kathiann Weatherbee (@WeatherbeeBooks) on January 31, 2021 at 10:54 am

  90. These are great avenues for tapping into creativity. Thank you!

    By Arlene Schenker on January 31, 2021 at 10:58 am

  91. Thank you Jarrett…as a teacher and parent, my kids have thoroughly enjoyed your activities….

    By Mrs. Vandivier on January 31, 2021 at 10:58 am

  92. Free printables have been lifesavers during this pandemic, but these are raising the bar. Can’t wait for my kids to try them. And given they’ve recently discovered comic books, these are sure to be a hit.

    By ssspice on January 31, 2021 at 10:58 am

  93. Perfect bonus ending to StoryStorm. Congrats on your new books!

    By Julie Reich on January 31, 2021 at 10:59 am

  94. What a great idea, Jarrett! I love this. Thanks for sharing with us!

    By pathaap on January 31, 2021 at 11:00 am

  95. Congratulations, Jarrett! What a great set of books and it’s amazing to see all the other types of activities you have for jumpstarting creativity. Thank you for sharing this resource!

    Thank you, Tara, for a great month of inspiration.

    By Shaunda Wenger on January 31, 2021 at 11:01 am

  96. Perfect post for the end of a fantastic Storystorm!!!

    By Sara Ackerman on January 31, 2021 at 11:01 am

  97. Fun creativity projects! Congrats on your forthcoming books. I love how they stemmed from what you were putting out on social media!

    By tinamcho on January 31, 2021 at 11:06 am

  98. What a lot of fun and creativity you are encouraging in us all, big and small!
    Thanks, Jarrett!

    By Jessica Swaim on January 31, 2021 at 11:07 am

  99. I love your activity books! What a great idea, Jarrett!!

    By pollyrenner on January 31, 2021 at 11:08 am

  100. Such a fun interactive concept. Thank you for sharing Jarrett.

    By Catherine Brewer on January 31, 2021 at 11:10 am

  101. Thanks for this bonus post! I loved activity books as a kid and ways to get my mind flowing. Hello Mad Libs!

    By Melisa Wrex on January 31, 2021 at 11:13 am

  102. Thanks for the inspiration! Your activity book preview has already given me a story idea!
    Rock on!!!

    By Kathy Crable on January 31, 2021 at 11:16 am

  103. Great read! Great month of ideas! THANK YOU!!!!

    By Tara Cerven on January 31, 2021 at 11:17 am

  104. Jarrett, what an amazing thing you did, sharing activities during the pandemic. Congratulations on your new book, Give This Book a Cover. I love how your mind works.

    By authordebradaugherty on January 31, 2021 at 11:20 am

  105. I love your activity pages! This gives me so many new thoughts in what can be done… and what maybe I could create uniquely! Thank you!!

    By Artsybarncat on January 31, 2021 at 11:24 am

  106. I couldn’t get enough activity books when I was a kid. Spent who knows how many hours on the back porch or at the backyard picnic table or on my bottom bunk working through them and whiling away summer vacation. It’s a shame we give up such simple pleasures as we become adults. Kudos to you for bringing creative fun to kids and for sharing them with all the grown-ups in their world as well. 🙂

    By Marilyn R Garcia on January 31, 2021 at 11:26 am

  107. Oh, this is such a good idea—activity pages. I think this will unblock and unlock our creativity. We are all just tall kids with day jobs, right?? I know your books will jump start creativity in all age spectrums. Create on!!

    By Sherri Jones Rivers on January 31, 2021 at 11:27 am

  108. What a way to end my first experience as a novice writer. Absolutely enjoyed your post and the creativity it unleashes. A million thank yous!!
    CKLANGE

    By CKLange on January 31, 2021 at 11:27 am

  109. Great prompts. And great idea to offer them free. Thanks for sharing!

    By nrompella on January 31, 2021 at 11:29 am

  110. I love these ideas, Jarrett. Thank you! Great way to wind down.

    By Dee Knabb on January 31, 2021 at 11:33 am

  111. Loving these creative activities! Thank you Jarrett! I came up with several book ideas just buy scanning through the activities.

    By Janelle Harper on January 31, 2021 at 11:37 am

  112. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your creativity with us, Jarrett! Your activities were a much needed bright spot of 2020. I shared them with friends, families I work with, teachers, speech and occupational therapists, and my own kids. Your generosity is so much appreciated! I can’t wait to check out these two activity books. I know they will inspire creativity for so many people. I’m excited to see what ideas they’ll spark for my own stories. Congratulations on making these books a reality, and thank you for all you do! 🙂

    By Abby Wooldridge on January 31, 2021 at 11:38 am

  113. What a great post! If you aren’t following Jarrett Lerner on twitter–you are missing out. He’s a great inspiration.

    By Mitchell Linda on January 31, 2021 at 11:39 am

  114. Thanks, Tara for another super duper Storystorm! I already have 1 story that’s been through its first round of critiques!

    By Nancy Riley on January 31, 2021 at 11:40 am

  115. Excellent post, Jarrett!

    By Michael Sussman on January 31, 2021 at 11:42 am

  116. Fun ideas for kids!

    By Earl @ The Chronicles Of A Children's Book Writer on January 31, 2021 at 11:44 am

  117. So many people will have fun with this book!!

    By mariemessinger on January 31, 2021 at 11:45 am

  118. So creative and fun. Thank you, Jarrett!

    By Armineh Manookian on January 31, 2021 at 11:47 am

  119. Oh I love this! Thanks for the link to the website too!

    By kaitlinsikeswrites on January 31, 2021 at 11:47 am

  120. Wow, you are so generous! Thanks for sharing.

    By kirstenbockblog on January 31, 2021 at 11:48 am

  121. Congratulations, Jarrett! I love books like these – for me and my children!

    By erintsiska on January 31, 2021 at 11:49 am

  122. Perfection! Thanks Jarrett!

    By Cathy Ballou Mealey on January 31, 2021 at 11:52 am

  123. What a great final post, Jerrett. Really outside-the-box thinking.

    By David McMullin on January 31, 2021 at 11:55 am

  124. Awesome ideas! Thanks Jarrett!
    Anna Levin

    By rhumba20 on January 31, 2021 at 12:01 pm

  125. Jarrett – wonderful, super-charged way to end out our month of story generators! Congratulations on your delightful new series!

    By suumac on January 31, 2021 at 12:01 pm

  126. Congratulations, Jarrett! You are inspiring kids and adults – I for one – am both!

    By Kate Carroll on January 31, 2021 at 12:02 pm

  127. Very fun and creative post and idea, thank you!

    By Karin Larson on January 31, 2021 at 12:04 pm

  128. This is fun, Jarrett. Great ideas and idea starters. Thank you.

    By Susan Eyerman on January 31, 2021 at 12:04 pm

  129. Fun project. Timing couldn’t have been better! Thanks and congrats.

    By marty on January 31, 2021 at 12:07 pm

  130. Great fun, Jarrett. Can’t wait to purchase one for me and my grand daughter. She’ll love it!

    By Carole Calladine on January 31, 2021 at 12:07 pm

  131. Your fun projects and great ideas are the perfect caboose for this year’s Storystorm train. It has been a fabulously fun ride.

    By writeknit on January 31, 2021 at 12:08 pm

  132. Ideas sparking already from your examples and now I know what to give my middle school mentees.
    Thank you! What a generous way to spread your gift!

    By Carmela McCain Simmons on January 31, 2021 at 12:09 pm

  133. What great ideas to sprout ideas!

    By TerriMichels on January 31, 2021 at 12:09 pm

  134. What great workbooks! On the list to buy for my boys. Thank you!! And thanks for idea 37. Another awesome Storystorm, Tara! I’m always sad to see the month end. THANK YOU!!!

    By Christine Fleming McIsaac on January 31, 2021 at 12:11 pm

  135. Congrats on your activity books. They sound really cool!

    By Bethanny Parker on January 31, 2021 at 12:13 pm

  136. Excited to hear about your activity books! Fun comics! Lynn Street

    By streetlynn on January 31, 2021 at 12:14 pm

  137. You are always creative Jarrett! I’ve been following you for awhile and you have given me some great ideas and kids great ways to be creative! Thank you!!

    By Joan Swanson on January 31, 2021 at 12:15 pm

  138. Great ideas and lots of fun, too!

    By Rona Shirdan on January 31, 2021 at 12:17 pm

  139. Such fun ways to kickoff creativity! Thank you for sharing and for the link!

    By Andrea Mack on January 31, 2021 at 12:20 pm

  140. Jarrett, it is clear your passion and your calling are one. Congratulations on your new books, a fitting reward for your generosity during Covid!

    By Joyce on January 31, 2021 at 12:25 pm

  141. I design crafts for kiddos at our library. Never thought of publishing them. Thanks for the idea! Now to weed through all those pictures I took.

    By Louann Brown on January 31, 2021 at 12:27 pm

  142. Your books look like a lot of fun. When I was a kid, I always looked forward to a fresh new activity book. To this day, I still enjoy them! A good crossword book or Sudoku is a great quiet time relaxer. Nice work, Jarrett!

    By Marlena Leach on January 31, 2021 at 12:27 pm

  143. Congratulations on your new activity books! And thanks for sharing these fun, creative activities with us!

    By Penelope McNally on January 31, 2021 at 12:29 pm

  144. Jarrett Lerner is one of the most genuine and generous people I have met on Twitter! He inspires daily!

    By Anne LeBlanc Gr 4/5 teacher 🇨🇦📚❤️✍️🖖😃 (@AnneLeBlanc2) on January 31, 2021 at 12:29 pm

  145. I love these! I need to track them down for my classroom! My first graders would love these too.

    By jenabenton on January 31, 2021 at 12:30 pm

  146. God bless you. Children will love and appreciate these activity books and good luck to all those who had 30 ideas. I wish you all success! Till next year! Keep writing.

    By aliciaminor on January 31, 2021 at 12:31 pm

  147. Amazing ideas to spur creativity! Thank you!

    By Heather Rowley on January 31, 2021 at 12:31 pm

  148. Love it! I am going to check them out to kick-start my inner artist and hope it spurs on more ideas! Thank you. 🙂

    By susaninez0905 on January 31, 2021 at 12:32 pm

  149. So fun! Thank you for sharing!

    By storiesbythesea on January 31, 2021 at 12:32 pm

  150. Thank you for the inspiration on our last day of Storystorm! Thank you!

    By Amy Bradshaw on January 31, 2021 at 12:32 pm

  151. Wow – you have created a treasure for everyone, Jarrett! Thank you for sharing it.

    By Melanie Ellsworth on January 31, 2021 at 12:33 pm

  152. These are so much fun! What a fun way to end the month! Hehehe Shark and Pizza time 🙂

    By heatherbell37 on January 31, 2021 at 12:34 pm

  153. You’re the best, Jarrett!

    By Stef Wade (@Stef_Wade) on January 31, 2021 at 12:34 pm

  154. Thank you for sharing such a fun idea!

    By Laurie Bouck on January 31, 2021 at 12:39 pm

  155. You’re incredible, Jarrett! Thanks for sharing all these activities and books with the world. I’m sharing your link with my students.

    By Pamela Brunskill on January 31, 2021 at 12:40 pm

  156. Jarrett, I’m so excited to hear about your activity books and the activities posted on your website. What a gift!
    I am also interested in finding out more about the various projects you have co-founded. Thank you for all you are doing to help children and adults to become more “confident and capable” creators.

    By Brenda Flowers on January 31, 2021 at 12:40 pm

  157. Thanks Jarrett! What fun ideas for everyone! And thank you, Tara, for another wonderful story storm.

    By Elizabeth Curry on January 31, 2021 at 12:42 pm

  158. What an awesome way to end Storystorm! Every one of your activities made me giggle. I’ll be investigating this new avenue further! Congratulations on the amazing books!

    By tracivw on January 31, 2021 at 12:44 pm

  159. What a generous soul you are! Such a gift you gave so freely–and it was rewarded perfectly with not just the publication of your books but also all the grateful comments from your fans! You rock!

    By boardmancamera on January 31, 2021 at 12:46 pm

  160. My 7 year old would absolutely love your activity books!! I’ll have to check the free ones you have posted too!!

    By Jessica Potts on January 31, 2021 at 12:46 pm

  161. This is brilliant!

    By Susan Schade on January 31, 2021 at 12:48 pm

  162. Thank you, Jarrett for boatloads of inspiration! I love hearing your journey to a published activity book set. Congratulations!
    Thank you so much, Tara, for all that you do to make this Storystorm month happen for all of us. I hope you have some ideas calling to you, too!

    By marty on January 31, 2021 at 12:50 pm

  163. The last is as inspirational as the first – I can only picture how much fun your students had!!

    By kimpfenn on January 31, 2021 at 12:54 pm

  164. Grand ideas for kids and the kids in us! Thanks.

    By Judie on January 31, 2021 at 12:54 pm

  165. Thanks, Jarrett! I had already been thinking of buying your book, and this served as a great reminder! Off to order it now!

    By Carrie Tillotson on January 31, 2021 at 12:56 pm

  166. What fun you had during the quarantine getting kids to come up with ideas for book titles and activities. That was really a good idea and inspired me.
    Thanks for your look into this type of open ended thinking.

    By Sheri Radovich on January 31, 2021 at 12:57 pm

  167. I love this because it gives kids an opportunity to catapult off something rather than starting with a blank canvas.

    By Dina Ticas on January 31, 2021 at 1:02 pm

  168. I really like how the illustrations go step by step, no room for “I can’t”. accessible for everyone.

    By tasha woodson on January 31, 2021 at 1:02 pm

  169. Your work reminds me of the UNcoloring Books from a few years ago. I used those extensively as an art teacher and I am sure your new books will be very helpful to them as well. Keep up the good work!!

    By Sharon Lillie on January 31, 2021 at 1:03 pm

  170. What a fun post and fun activities. Thanks for your inspiration!

    By bevbaird on January 31, 2021 at 1:03 pm

  171. What fun open-ended activities! Love it. Thanks for the inspiration!!

    By Eileen Mayo on January 31, 2021 at 1:04 pm

  172. Thank you, Jarrett! I’m eager to get my own copy of Give This Book a Title.

    By Babs Ostapina on January 31, 2021 at 1:05 pm

  173. How absolutely inspiring! Congratulations Jarrett! Thank you so much for all you do for children and caregivers from your creative and generous (and talented) heart.

    By Shirley Ng-Benitez on January 31, 2021 at 1:07 pm

  174. Thanks for sharing, Jarrett. Fantastic!

    By Janice Woods on January 31, 2021 at 1:12 pm

  175. When I met Jarrett a couple years ago, I loved his creative ideas and enthusiasm. His success does not surprise me. Congrats, Jarrett!

    By Rachelle Burk on January 31, 2021 at 1:16 pm

  176. This book looks like a lot of fun. I’m already thinking of nieces and nephews I can share it with. Nicely done!

    By Cindy S on January 31, 2021 at 1:17 pm

  177. Super fun and creative! Awesome end to a super thought provoking, multi-perspective, stimulating month. Love Storystorm!

    By Aimee Haburjak on January 31, 2021 at 1:21 pm

  178. What a fun and inspiring post! Thanks for sharing your creative genius with so many individuals, Jarrett. Congratulations on your new activity books–can’t wait to use them to kickstart my imagination!

    By Lucretia S. on January 31, 2021 at 1:21 pm

  179. What great activities Jarrett! Thank you for the post and the link to your website. I am definitely going to share with others!

    By jbbower on January 31, 2021 at 1:21 pm

  180. I have been a fan of Jarrett’s for a long time and have always enjoyed and admired his focus on giving back. I just read and loved his latest Geeger book.

    By danielle hammelef on January 31, 2021 at 1:26 pm

  181. Fun, clever, helpful! Thanks for sharing, Jarrett, and congrats on bringing your idea to life. So sad to end another Storystorm year, Tara (!!!), but thanks so much for all your hard work!

    By Poupette on January 31, 2021 at 1:28 pm

  182. Thanks for sharing! FUN ideas! Can’t wait to use some to get my creative ideas moving! And also share them with others!

    By Shannon Fossett on January 31, 2021 at 1:30 pm

  183. I love these activities! Thank you for sharing them with us

    By TammyB on January 31, 2021 at 1:39 pm

  184. I can’t wait to check out the book! Thank you for providing so many ideas for students during their isolated time at home!

    By Anna Brooks on January 31, 2021 at 1:51 pm

  185. I love the creativity of this! Can’t wait to check out your website and books! I love creative activities and crafts as much as writing!

    By Jennifer Rathe on January 31, 2021 at 1:52 pm

  186. Wow, these activities look amazing. Kids, and adults, will have so much fun with them. Congrats.

    By asiqueira1307 on January 31, 2021 at 1:58 pm

  187. This book looks so fun! Thank you!

    By calliebdean on January 31, 2021 at 1:58 pm

  188. These activity books look super-fun! What a great way to jumpstart creativity and encourage kids to let their imaginations run wild. Congrats, Jared — and please accept this virtual pint of Pop Tart Ripple ice cream 🙂

    By clairebobrow on January 31, 2021 at 2:02 pm

  189. These activities are AMAZING! We’re about to head back to our school in-person, and I’ve been looking for some new warm-up activities. Perfect timing!

    By Joy Pitcairn on January 31, 2021 at 2:06 pm

  190. Thank you for sharing your story. The activities will get so many kids involved in creating!

    By Patricia J Holloway on January 31, 2021 at 2:06 pm

  191. I’m not an artist, but I’d like to play with this! Thanks for the inspiration!

    By Lisa Billa on January 31, 2021 at 2:10 pm

  192. Absolutely awesome post! Loved it!

    By Jo Jo Harder on January 31, 2021 at 2:11 pm

  193. Such great ideas to inspire creativity!

    By Becky Ross Michael on January 31, 2021 at 2:11 pm

  194. Hooray Jarrett!

    By Kirsti Call on January 31, 2021 at 2:14 pm

  195. Great idea! Anything that gets kids off their screens and into their heads, I’m all for!

    By Caren on January 31, 2021 at 2:14 pm

  196. Thank you, Jarret! I love anything that helps children discover and nurture their creativity and playfulness. I’ll definitely be sharing Give This Book a Title with the children I work with. Tara, Thank you so much for all the work and heart you put into StoryStorm! It’s been particularly helpful to me this year!

    By donnacangelosi on January 31, 2021 at 2:16 pm

  197. Love your books and activities. What a good use of your time.

    By Dayne Sislen, Children's Book Illustrator on January 31, 2021 at 2:16 pm

  198. Jarrett, your creativity knows no bounds! Thanks for what you do for kids, teachers,parents, and other writers!

    By Jane Heitman Healy on January 31, 2021 at 2:18 pm

  199. Stay Calm and Create. Great stuff. Great Fun

    By Stephen S. Martin on January 31, 2021 at 2:20 pm

  200. Your activity books sound like so much fun––for kids and adults alike! Thanks for sharing these creative, idea-generating exercises!

    By Kimberly Wilson on January 31, 2021 at 2:21 pm

  201. “Give, and it shall be given unto you.” Your generosity has helped so many others. And now, not one activity book, but two!
    Congrats, and thank you for paying it forward:)

    By Nancy Colle on January 31, 2021 at 2:25 pm

  202. Thanks for sharing, Jarrett!

    By Cheryl Johnson on January 31, 2021 at 2:26 pm

  203. I scrolled through your activities, and they look like so much fun. It’s amazing you have created 500 of them. Thank you for stirring my creative juices.

    By Renner Writes (@barbararenner) on January 31, 2021 at 2:27 pm

  204. My brother and I had a set of books called Cardboard Carpentry when we were kids. We loved those books! We made castles from shoe boxes and scuba tanks from oatmeal boxes, then we let our imaginations run wild for hours on end. I’m sure there are many stories waiting to be written from the knights, dragons, princesses, and under sea adventures of my memories. Thanks for the reminder!

    By Susan Jobsky on January 31, 2021 at 2:28 pm

  205. I’m excited to share this with my grandkids!

    By Carol Gwin Nelson on January 31, 2021 at 2:29 pm

  206. Thanks for a great resource for kids!

    By Carol Gwin Nelson on January 31, 2021 at 2:30 pm

  207. I know someone who will love those activity books, thanks for sharing!

    By bonzerb on January 31, 2021 at 2:31 pm

  208. Great post!

    By Cathy Ogren on January 31, 2021 at 2:33 pm

  209. Love these ideas. Will get your books for my grandkids.

    By Linda Sakai on January 31, 2021 at 2:34 pm

  210. I’m a kid at heart so I love this as much as my son. Thanks for the inspiration!

    By rozanark on January 31, 2021 at 2:34 pm

  211. Just bought your book and am super excited to use with my first graders. Thankful for people like you who share free activities and resources for kiddos & teachers!! 🙂

    By Alicia Meyers on January 31, 2021 at 2:37 pm

  212. I love your activity pages. Thank you for sharing some of them here, and congratulations on your two new books!

    By Linda KulpTrout on January 31, 2021 at 2:42 pm

  213. Thank you Jarrett, this is fantastic!!

    By lisakhan9 on January 31, 2021 at 2:43 pm

  214. Hooray, Jarrett! So glad that this project you’ve been noodling and doodling has come to fruition. It looks like a marvelous book for creatives of all ages! And, Hooray, Tara, for another wonderful month of coordinated creativity, rich with ideas and inspiration. Thank you so much!

    By Dawn Prochovnic on January 31, 2021 at 2:45 pm

  215. Jarrett, I fell in love with your activities! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

    By Rebecca Arent-Draper on January 31, 2021 at 2:48 pm

  216. Proof that there are so many ways to get a book published. Going to look into your books, Jarrett. Thanks for the inspiration.

    By Marilyn Wolpin on January 31, 2021 at 2:52 pm

  217. Kids who believe in their own creativity will rock our world. Thank you for broadcasting to kids: You can create.

    By Claire A. B. Freeland on January 31, 2021 at 3:00 pm

  218. Your generosity and encouragement of creativity is remarkable. I’m grateful there are people like you in our world and especially in the writing community. Thank you for being one of the bright spots in the pandemic.

    By Ginger Meurer on January 31, 2021 at 3:04 pm

  219. So great that people believed in you and turned your activities into books. They look like fun ways to jump start creativity for adults, too.

    By Roberta Gibson on January 31, 2021 at 3:04 pm

  220. Stretching my creativity gene using pictures? A great idea, and the starting pics are so cute! Thank you for your post Jarrett, I’m going to attempt all of these, and also know some little ones that I know would benefit from your two activity-creativity books!

    By Katie Schwartz on January 31, 2021 at 3:06 pm

  221. Sounds like good, creative fun!

    By Debbi G on January 31, 2021 at 3:08 pm

  222. OMG, I absolutely LOVE this Jarrett! My upcoming debut picture book (Sleeping Bear Press, 2022) is called BRAINSTORM! and is all about sparking kids’ creativity. I’m definitely picking up these books! They look FANTASTIC! Congrats! 🙂
    Rebecca Gardyn Levington

    By RebeccaTheWriter on January 31, 2021 at 3:09 pm

  223. What a fun book! Thinking about filling in the blank is a whole lot less daunting than staring at a blank page! Thanks for sharing Jared, and thanks for another great Storystorm, Tara!

    By Adriana Bergstrom on January 31, 2021 at 3:10 pm

  224. I hope you can hear my applause. Yay for creativity. This is marvelous.

    By kiwijenny on January 31, 2021 at 3:12 pm

  225. Thank you for the downloadable and for the closing instructions. This has been an awesome writing experience.

    By Sherri on January 31, 2021 at 3:12 pm

  226. Great ideas for kickstarting creativity, Jarrett!

    By Jan Milusich on January 31, 2021 at 3:16 pm

  227. These are such fun activities! Thank you so much for sharing the link :o)

    By Catherine on January 31, 2021 at 3:19 pm

  228. You are so generous to share these activities. Thank you!

    By janetfrencksheets on January 31, 2021 at 3:19 pm

  229. Love these fun ideas! Thanks!

    By Sarah Lynne John on January 31, 2021 at 3:21 pm

  230. These all made me smile….and itch to participate. Thanks for a little fun on a sunny Sunday!

    By Jilanne Hoffmann on January 31, 2021 at 3:22 pm

  231. Give This Book A Title and Give This Book A Cover are such clever ways to encourage kid’s creativity (as well as many adults who complete those same activities with children). Thank you for sharing your creating avenues with us.

    By Hank Dallago on January 31, 2021 at 3:26 pm

  232. Thank you, Jarret! They look like fun for me! Such generosity! A lovely finale to Storystorm.

    By Nancy Ferguson on January 31, 2021 at 3:27 pm

  233. Jarrett your ideas are fantastic! I loved having activity books on hand for my kids when they were young – this one would have been a favorite for sure! Thanks so much for this fun post and congratulations!!

    By Susie Sawyer on January 31, 2021 at 3:29 pm

  234. I am a middle-grades library media specialist, so I signed up for your blog.

    By Elizabeth Muster on January 31, 2021 at 3:30 pm

  235. I LOVE this post! Thank you so much! I only did the ice cream exercise for now, and Beets and butternut squash soup frozen yogurt, along with 7 more names, came up! 😀 Should I use one or two for a story?! I will sure do!

    By roberta abussi on January 31, 2021 at 3:30 pm

  236. This is great! Loads of fun and very inspiring, thank you.

    By sareenmclay on January 31, 2021 at 3:33 pm

  237. These are such fun activities (and you’re right, for adults too!) to jumpstart creativity. These are the kinds of things I loved as a young reader, things that really got me thinking and having fun with it all. I’m sure they are drawing in kids that might not give it a try otherwise. Fun!

    By Tanya Konerman on January 31, 2021 at 3:35 pm

  238. Thank you for poking, massaging and honestly, some days just beating my creativity into paying attention to me, Tara. You are a gem. Thank you Jarrett for the extra activities that I’ll be turning to again and again. You make playful full.

    By Wendy on January 31, 2021 at 3:38 pm

  239. Great ideas! Thank you.

    By rosecappelli on January 31, 2021 at 3:53 pm

  240. Thank you for the fabulous exercises! I will be modifying a few of your free actives for my advanced HS art students. It’s great to have a variety of quick creativity starters! All the best with your newest books.

    By Mary Warth on January 31, 2021 at 3:55 pm

  241. Can’t wait to check out your website and new books, Jarrett! As an art facilitator and creativity coach, you’re speaking my language! 🙂

    By Bonnie Kelso on January 31, 2021 at 3:57 pm

  242. Now Jarrett– There is no ice cream flavor that could possibly be ridiculous, especially if it has CHOCOLATE in the title–Extra Chocolatey Mustache Mash… Chocolate Ketchup-Mustard Mix… Chocolate Avocado and Gogi Yogi… Ridiculous? I think not!

    By 8catpaws on January 31, 2021 at 4:01 pm

  243. Thanks for caring about creativity for our kids!! And thanks for sharing your ideas.

    By paulaobering on January 31, 2021 at 4:02 pm

  244. I love all of the writing prompts! Thank you for the inspiration!!! I am excited to challenge myself with writing a draft for them.

    By Michelle S. Kennedy (@MichelleSKenned) on January 31, 2021 at 4:10 pm

  245. Fun! Fun! Fun! Thank you.

    By mona861 on January 31, 2021 at 4:15 pm

  246. These exercises are so fun! Thanks for the inspiration, Jarrett, and for your wonderful books!

    By Melissa McDaniel on January 31, 2021 at 4:18 pm

  247. Thank you, Tara, for the Storystorm Challenge and an entire month of FABULOUS posts! They really got my wheels turning! It will be fun to look back at everything I wrote!

    By Tania on January 31, 2021 at 4:21 pm

  248. Awesomeness! Love the ideas!

    By Laurie Knowlton on January 31, 2021 at 4:21 pm

  249. Great writing prompts to spur creativity! I can think of many kids I’d like to send your activity books to. Thank you!

    By vgraboski61gmailcom on January 31, 2021 at 4:23 pm

  250. Jarrett, I LOVE these activities. In fact that turtle trophy got a bunch of ideas flowing! Thank you for the post AND for all you’ve done for kids and adults to help keep art, inspiration, and creativity flowing during this crazy year. Congrats on these two amazing books. Since Ben & Jerry is making dog ice cream flavors – here’s one for the cats: Salmon-nip Herring Swirl!

    By Maria Marshall on January 31, 2021 at 4:24 pm

  251. Thank you for the wonderful and fun inspiration, Jarrett.

    By Christine @ Goodjelly on January 31, 2021 at 4:30 pm

  252. Thanks for the post, Jarrett! Looking forward to checking out the activities on your website.

    By Sarah Meade on January 31, 2021 at 4:36 pm

  253. This is so much fun! Thank you, Jarrett, for sharing these ideas. I can’t wait to try some of these on my own and with my kids.

    By Gabi Snyder on January 31, 2021 at 4:41 pm

  254. You are amazing! You’ve created opportunities for so much fun for so many people.

    By Deborah W. Trotter on January 31, 2021 at 4:47 pm

  255. What great activities! Thanks for sharing.

    By Janet Halfmann on January 31, 2021 at 4:50 pm

  256. Great ideas! and how fun to share them – and then have the opportunity to create activity books.

    By Sue Heavenrich on January 31, 2021 at 4:51 pm

  257. Wow! Can’t wait to check out the rest of your activities. Thanks a ton, Jarrett!

    By ruthwilson48 on January 31, 2021 at 4:53 pm

  258. These are a blast! Thanks, Jarrett!

    By jenfierjasinski on January 31, 2021 at 4:53 pm

  259. Those activities look wonderful!

    By beckylevine on January 31, 2021 at 4:55 pm

  260. Thank you for all the ideas on staying creative! I look forward to reading your books and will definitely buy the activity books for my grandsons and for me. So happy for you with your successes. You’re doing so much good for so many people. Keep at it!

    By Jeannette Suhr on January 31, 2021 at 4:57 pm

  261. Cool activities!

    By Linda Schueler on January 31, 2021 at 5:01 pm

  262. Jarrett, you are a treasure! Thank you for this great post and these great projects of yours! You inspire!

    By jilltatara on January 31, 2021 at 5:04 pm

  263. “And I hope they bring you a boatload of joy and an abundance of inspiration.” My boat runneth over with inspiration and gratitude Jarrett! You’ve brightened my day with your post! Thank you for all you do to keep creativity on the desk 🙂

    By chardixon47 on January 31, 2021 at 5:06 pm

  264. I love this! I commented on Twitter that the turtle won the prize for keeping pace in her first Storystorm challenge!!! Thank you for a great month and a great last post.

    By cmochowski on January 31, 2021 at 5:06 pm

  265. I love creating activity books and made one as my first book project; it’s a great way to learn about making books if you’re an author illustrator (I donated it to my daughters not for profit preschool 10 years ago. They’ve printed & sold over 8000 for fundraising). They’re such a great way to kickstart ideas, thanks Jarrett!

    By aidantalkin on January 31, 2021 at 5:11 pm

  266. Creative gold – thank you!

    By Kathleen B. on January 31, 2021 at 5:14 pm

  267. That is an utterly charming idea for a book!

    By andynarwhal on January 31, 2021 at 5:25 pm

  268. Thanks for the energizing post!

    By kathydoherty1 on January 31, 2021 at 5:25 pm

  269. Jarrett, thanks for your post. I love that it appeals to writers and illustrators. The visual prompts are a nice change of pace from writing prompts.

    By Chelle Martin on January 31, 2021 at 5:35 pm

  270. Amazing! Your freely posting of ideas to others brought about an awesome book idea. That is inspiring!!! Thank you for valuing creativity for kids and adults. Your illustrations got me laughing too. That turtle with the trophy,…so many funny possibilities. Peace, Alicia

    By Alicia Shawn Gagnon on January 31, 2021 at 5:37 pm

  271. Fantastic writing prompts! I 100% agree that with COVID, kids (and adults) need to think creatively even more – if only for a small escape! Thank you!

    By Katie Brandyberry on January 31, 2021 at 5:38 pm

  272. What an inspiring publications story. Thanks for all you’ve been doing for families across the nation. (And incidentally, the turtle won the “Most Likely to Look Like a Trophy” trophy)

    By Joanne Roberts on January 31, 2021 at 5:39 pm

  273. Jarrett,
    What a kind and generous thing to do! Wow!

    By Janie Reinart on January 31, 2021 at 5:40 pm

  274. What a lot of fun ideas!

    By Jessica Coupé on January 31, 2021 at 5:44 pm

  275. Jarrett, what a great idea in a time of need. Thanks for helping kids.

    By John McGranaghan on January 31, 2021 at 5:47 pm

  276. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to seeing your books and finding more on your website.

    By Kristin Sawyer on January 31, 2021 at 5:49 pm

  277. This is so much fun!!! Thanks for these activities that spark creativity.

    By claireannette1 on January 31, 2021 at 5:56 pm

  278. What fun looking books! So great to help out in the midst of COVID as well. thank you!

    By Renata Wurster on January 31, 2021 at 5:58 pm

  279. Thanks for giving us a peek into your activity books. Very creative and inspiring!

    By suzannepoulterharris on January 31, 2021 at 6:00 pm

  280. Wow. great way to end the month! A huge thank you to all the bloggers and their posts that helped to keep me motivated and on task. The biggest thank you goes to you Tara 🙂 You’re awesome.

    By Deb Buschman (@DebBuschman) on January 31, 2021 at 6:02 pm

  281. What a great way to wrap up StoryStorm with lots of additional ways to spark our creativity! Thanks, Jarrett, and big congrats on all your success so far! Cheers for whatever is coming next 🙂

    Thank you, Tara, for an incredible month of inspiration! It was just what I needed to get the creative juices flowing again after losing my mom at Christmas. Thanks for providing this motivation to seek out my creativity even during a tough season.

    By Tonnye Fletcher on January 31, 2021 at 6:03 pm

  282. Thank you for a fun and inspiring final post, Jarrett. What a perfect end to Storystorm! I made it to the finish with even more ideas than last year! I appreciate all you do to make it happen, Tara. It is a wonderful way to begin the New Year!

    By Jill Lambert (@LJillLambert) on January 31, 2021 at 6:04 pm

  283. Your post + someone’s comment = my quickest daily idea yet! Seeing human creativity keeps us from dwelling on the opposite behaviors in our society and world!

    By Mary Lou Johnson on January 31, 2021 at 6:05 pm

  284. Great way to keep creativity going during a pandemic! Perfect! Thanks for sharing, Jarrett!

    By Angie on January 31, 2021 at 6:08 pm

  285. I loved this book from the moment I saw it! I have used variations of the activities in college classrooms, which adult students love as well! Thanks.

    By Jill Friestad-Tate on January 31, 2021 at 6:17 pm

  286. These are great! Really gets the creative wheels spinning.

    By Andrea Denish on January 31, 2021 at 6:18 pm

  287. What great activities! I love that you are encouraging others creativity!

    By Kris H on January 31, 2021 at 6:20 pm

  288. Wow! These activities are wonderful!

    By triciacandy on January 31, 2021 at 6:21 pm

  289. Wow! What fun ideas that really get the creativity going!

    By Barbara Senenman on January 31, 2021 at 6:22 pm

  290. What a great idea! I can see why adults like the activities, too. They are adorable.

    By T.R. on January 31, 2021 at 6:23 pm

  291. My kids and I will really enjoy checking these out. Thank you!

    By jennyb_writes on January 31, 2021 at 6:24 pm

  292. I agree that these activities are not just for kids. I enjoy the fun of it, as well.

    By Trine Grillo on January 31, 2021 at 6:28 pm

  293. Thank you Jarrett for sharing, and for being so timely with your generosity, something so desperately needed now. I remember my 4th grade teacher kept a box of image clippings for us to use as story starters in our “free” class time….LOVED that box!

    By tinefg on January 31, 2021 at 6:30 pm

  294. So much fun! So glad the activities that you generously shared are now a book!

    By Buffy Silverman on January 31, 2021 at 6:31 pm

  295. What creative prompts! Congratulations. T

    By Tanja Bauerle on January 31, 2021 at 6:32 pm

  296. Jarrett, what a generous soul you are. The potential for reluctant readers to use your comic book activity pages to make a book is outstanding. I have one of these in my family and he loves graphic novels. This way he can develop his own. Thank you for the post.

    By dlapmandi on January 31, 2021 at 6:33 pm

  297. I love your work, Jarrett!

    By Sara Trofa on January 31, 2021 at 6:47 pm

  298. Such fun ideas. Thanks for sharing them.

    By rosihollinbeck on January 31, 2021 at 6:47 pm

  299. Jarrett, as much as I love all the tips offered over 30 days, I must say your’s was the most fun! And creative! Thanks!

    By Five10Forty-nine on January 31, 2021 at 6:50 pm

  300. Another great post! Thanks for an inspiring 30 days all!

    By Jennifer Hart on January 31, 2021 at 6:52 pm

  301. Jarrett, this was the most fun post! I loved it! Thanks for sharing!

    By Five10Forty-nine on January 31, 2021 at 6:53 pm

  302. Thanks for the bonus post!

    By Lynn Baldwin on January 31, 2021 at 6:56 pm

  303. Fun way to end this challenge! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    By danielledufayet on January 31, 2021 at 7:02 pm

  304. Congrats on your books Jarrett! Such fun books.

    By Sylvia Mary Grech on January 31, 2021 at 7:03 pm

  305. I love the shark pizza comic! Ha!

    By Megan M. on January 31, 2021 at 7:10 pm

  306. These are awesome! Thanks for sharing!

    By AlisonMarcotte on January 31, 2021 at 7:20 pm

  307. Ohhh! I want these books for my classroom! What a fun way to jump start the imagination.

    By matthewlasley on January 31, 2021 at 7:27 pm

  308. What a creative approach!!! This has been a great year of inspiration. Thanks to everyone!

    By Bettie Boswell on January 31, 2021 at 7:40 pm

  309. Congratulations on your activity books, and all your great activities! So much fun.

    By Cinzia V. on January 31, 2021 at 7:49 pm

  310. Jarrett, thank you for the great creative activities and inspiration. Great week to share them with my students!

    By Gail Aherne on January 31, 2021 at 7:52 pm

  311. I love all these exercises, especially the ‘finish the comic’ one.

    By RobinW on January 31, 2021 at 7:57 pm

  312. Very clever Jarrett. So simple yet so effective.

    By steveheron on January 31, 2021 at 7:59 pm

  313. I think activity books for kids are great. It’s a book where they can find something new to do every time they pick it up. I even self published a couple of them myself. Thanks for sharing.

    By Janet Smart on January 31, 2021 at 8:00 pm

  314. So fun. Thank you. I’m going to share w/ my niece and nephew who are aspiring authors.

    By nicolesalterbraun on January 31, 2021 at 8:06 pm

  315. All of these are really cute activities and I thiiiiiink one of them give me an idea!

    By Bhandi on January 31, 2021 at 8:19 pm

  316. What a fun concept! I posted earlier this month (and it still holds true a whole month later) that I absolutely LOVE writing prompts. It was from a writing prompt at my writers’ group meeting that my best picture book idea was born. Looking forward to checking out your books.

    By Jenny Boyd on January 31, 2021 at 8:23 pm

  317. Kids and adults will get their creative juices with so these good ideas. This is marvellous.

    By YauMei Chiang on January 31, 2021 at 8:23 pm

  318. Thanks for sharing, Jarrett! Fantastic!

    By Janice Woods on January 31, 2021 at 8:29 pm

  319. Thanks Jarrett! What a great way to end Story Storm.

    By CindyC on January 31, 2021 at 8:38 pm

  320. Oh how fun! My kids always loved activity books!

    By Susan Drew on January 31, 2021 at 8:44 pm

  321. Hi Jarrett! Your prompts are terrific! Thanks for all the joy you have given us through your imagination.

    By Manju Beth Howard (@ManjuBeth) on January 31, 2021 at 8:47 pm

  322. How fun these would be!

    By Anita Banks on January 31, 2021 at 8:49 pm

  323. A great end to Storystorm! Activity books have always been important. Now, with at-home school, they’ve become even more so.

    By Christine Van Zandt, author of A BRIEF HISTORY OF UNDERPANTS on January 31, 2021 at 8:51 pm

  324. […] a few have been put off until after the garden beds are built). Today also marks the end of Storystorm, hosted by Tara Lazar, a realized goal of mine in which I had to come up with a picture book idea every day for the month […]

    By First Month Check-in | Chapter 3 on January 31, 2021 at 8:54 pm

  325. Jarrett, what a wonderful way to end/start/continue StoryStorm! I love your ideas and the variety you present. What a great way to allow kids and adults to own their creative exploits! I was immediately struck by how each of your activities and prompts would create excitement and discussion/sharing between students, thus fostering enthusiasm for learning and creating.

    By writeremmcbride on January 31, 2021 at 8:59 pm

  326. Thank you; being a part of Storystorm is one of the best decisions I’ve made. I have new ideas and several drafts. Congratulations and thank you Jarret for the download.

    By Sherri on January 31, 2021 at 9:02 pm

  327. I love your activity ideas!! Thanks for sharing!

    By Christine M Irvin on January 31, 2021 at 9:05 pm

  328. Thanks for sharing, what a nice way to share your talent with others.

    By marianariosr on January 31, 2021 at 9:07 pm

  329. Very fun! Thank you for putting good stuff out there to keep kids going.

    By Laura N. Clement on January 31, 2021 at 9:11 pm

  330. My kids loved your activities at the beginning of lockdown. Will look for your books!

    By Laura Renauld on January 31, 2021 at 9:16 pm

  331. Genius idea, Jarrett!! I especially love the Complete the Comic pages. So fun! Congrats on achieving a dream of having your own (or two) activity book(s).

    By Debbie Meyer on January 31, 2021 at 9:18 pm

  332. So cool! Thank you! 🙂 Jill Dana

    By JillDanaBooks on January 31, 2021 at 9:27 pm

  333. It has been a fun journey and we go out with a bunch of grand ideas, thanks Jarrett!

    By 58chilihed13 on January 31, 2021 at 9:32 pm

  334. Thanks, Jarrett! I just picked up a copy each of GIVE THIS BOOK A TITLE for my kids’ upcoming birthdays!

    By kristenrashid on January 31, 2021 at 9:43 pm

  335. Jarrett, for years I’ve been BLOWN AWAY by your creativity AND prolificacy. These books and ALL your activities—WOW!!!! Thank you 😀 ❤

    By writersideup on January 31, 2021 at 9:53 pm

  336. I always look forward to Jarret’s posts! 🙂
    This one was a Perfect way to conclude Storystorm 2021!

    Thank you Tara and guests! This was another amazing adventure in writing! Love the kidlit community! 🙂

    By seschipper on January 31, 2021 at 9:55 pm

  337. *immediately goes to purchase this for 7 year old*

    By Cathleen Collins on January 31, 2021 at 9:57 pm

  338. I absolutely LOVE that you gave generously from your heart and got two more book deals. That makes me smile. And give your books as gifts!

    By LenoraBiemans (@BiemansLenora) on January 31, 2021 at 10:01 pm

  339. Teaching Kindergarten from the Kitchen…and other hair pulling lockdown challenges! There’s a title for ya! Thanks for kick starting all of our imaginations!

    By Shannon McPherson on January 31, 2021 at 10:06 pm

  340. Fun!! Thanks, Jarrett!!

    By Sheri Dillard on January 31, 2021 at 10:14 pm

  341. Such great ideas! I can’t wait to look through them more and pick up a copy of your book! My daughter will love it!

    By Jen Walsh Hawks on January 31, 2021 at 10:15 pm

  342. Jarrett, thank you for engaging kids with your sharing and with your books. When you think about how many kids let their imaginations carry them away from all the pandemic/political turmoil because of your efforts, it boggles the mind. Thank you for sharing.

    By Sharon Coffey on January 31, 2021 at 10:19 pm

  343. Great ideas – and fun!

    By deirdreprischmann on January 31, 2021 at 10:24 pm

  344. That was different! Thanks!

    By mariearden on January 31, 2021 at 10:27 pm

  345. Ah, Jarrett, your activity books are such a great idea! I love that kids get to call them whatever they want. And thanks for the laugh I got when imagining how to complete your sample activities above.

    By Sandy Perlic on January 31, 2021 at 10:27 pm

  346. How fun! Thank you for the post.

    By Lori Gibson on January 31, 2021 at 10:38 pm

  347. Your creativity inspiration and love for books is the best! Thank you!

    By Brinton Culp on January 31, 2021 at 10:41 pm

  348. I love this post! Thanks for sharing!

    By Beth Charles on January 31, 2021 at 10:47 pm

  349. Such a fun, clever post! I can see why adults are enjoying the activities too. I’m working hard at the Turtle Trophy, likely something about First Place For Always Sticking His Neck Out For Others 😁

    By goodreadswithronna on January 31, 2021 at 10:48 pm

  350. Loved this post! Thank yoou ❤

    By Rosalba R on January 31, 2021 at 10:52 pm

  351. Great story starters for kids and (adult) writers. Thanks for the bonus, Jarrett!

    By Terri Sabol on January 31, 2021 at 11:01 pm

  352. What creative activities. Thank you for sharing!

    By Kelly Nott on January 31, 2021 at 11:03 pm

  353. So much fun, Jarrett! Congratulations on the activity books, and thank you so much for sharing worksheets on your site as well!

    By Jolene Ballard Gutiérrez on January 31, 2021 at 11:04 pm

  354. I love it! I remember seeing you online with your activities and I thought, “Wow! Just what we needed. A little fun. A little humor to lighten up the situation.

    By Sharon E. Langley on January 31, 2021 at 11:08 pm

  355. Fun. I’m overthinking the turtle trophy…

    By Mary Worley on January 31, 2021 at 11:13 pm

  356. I love your activities for jumpstarting creative thinking. Thank you for sharing!

    By Pamela Harrison on January 31, 2021 at 11:18 pm

  357. I love these! My ice cream flavor: banana peanut butter bacon! Sounds yummy, right?!

    By Karen Greenwald on January 31, 2021 at 11:24 pm

  358. So innovatively creative! Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

    By Ave Maria Cross on January 31, 2021 at 11:26 pm

  359. Fun. Fun! Fun!!
    Thanks

    By Diane Kress Hower on January 31, 2021 at 11:31 pm

  360. Love the sound of these activity books!

    By Charlotte Offsay on January 31, 2021 at 11:34 pm

  361. Your activity books look so fun! What a great idea to help kids kickstart their creativity. Thanks for sharing!

    By Shawna J. C. Tenney on January 31, 2021 at 11:44 pm

  362. I didn’t want this to end! So many ideas!
    Thanks so much. This was my 1st year , won’t be my last!

    By Sue on January 31, 2021 at 11:51 pm

  363. Hi Jarrett, We love GIVE THIS BOOK A TITLE. My 12-yr-old is having so much fun with it. The book has also prompted me to slow down and spend time with her by joining in on an activity. It’s bringing busy parents and kids together, on top of providing creativity and fun. Looking forward to the next one! Congrats on being so cool!

    By Rebekah Lowell on February 1, 2021 at 12:05 am

  364. So much fun!

    By Kathy Mazurowski on February 1, 2021 at 12:14 am

  365. Jarret, I can’t imagine that sharing your ideas could ending in TWO BOOKS. I wish I could do something similar. Being generous is marvelous. You are an inspirational creature!!!

    By Gaby on February 1, 2021 at 12:17 am

  366. That’s great, Jarrett! Congrats & what a good idea!

    By Marci Whitehurst on February 1, 2021 at 12:20 am

  367. Jarrett, what a gift for everyone especially at this time. Fun activities to get some creative exercise.

    By susanzonca on February 1, 2021 at 12:45 am

  368. Great post, Jarrett. You’ve provided so much inspiration on your social media and it’s fun to see some of the details of your activity book. And please post more picture of your new baby.

    By authorlaurablog on February 1, 2021 at 12:58 am

  369. I agree with you that this is just what kids need. It’s so important to stretch the mind and allow time for creative thought to filter through all the noise in this world. I wish you much success in getting these books into the hands of kids.

    By Judith Snyder on February 1, 2021 at 1:07 am

  370. I agree totally about creativity being undervalued, if I were principal of my school, I’d work to change that just like you are, thanks Jarrett for this wonderful initiative and this Storystorm post 😊

    By Artelle Lenthall on February 1, 2021 at 1:09 am

  371. Congrats, Jarrett! Love the workbook idea. Also excited to check out your MG info and website! Cheers. Kristi

    By Kristi on February 1, 2021 at 1:15 am

  372. These activities are great for kids, but hey!—they are also perfect for picture book writers! What fun! Thanks for a great post.

    By manuscriptmechanic on February 1, 2021 at 1:22 am

  373. I wish this book was available when I was teaching!! I love the idea!

    Moni.

    By bookthreader on February 1, 2021 at 1:30 am

  374. Oh, I know my girls would blast through a book like this. Thanks for coming up with these activities to nurture their creative sparks! It also serves as a great bonding activity for us to work on together- I might have to buy a few copies! As StoryStorm winds down, we could all use idea-riddled books like these!

    By Jennifer Broedel (@JBroedelAuthor) on February 1, 2021 at 1:36 am

  375. Love the idea of your activity book. Can’t wait to check out your website for some creative projects to try. I enjoyed your post, Jarret!

    By angiecal76 on February 1, 2021 at 1:55 am

  376. So much fun! Thanks for sharing

    By Kiralee Strong on February 1, 2021 at 2:03 am

  377. Jarrett, this is so brilliant! Thankyou for creating books that are so inspirational and that so many kids and people of all ages can enjoy.

    By Kaye Baillie on February 1, 2021 at 2:09 am

  378. Many thanks.

    By Patricia Tiffany Morris on February 1, 2021 at 2:33 am

  379. I love this! And I love your books! I’ve got some in my cart already. Thank you for the inspiration!

    By Sensitive and Extraordinary Kids on February 1, 2021 at 2:46 am

  380. This looks like a great book to share in classrooms at a station! Maybe the Creative Corner. Nice work! I totally need to get my favorite activities tied to my stories. Thanks 🙂

    By A Brewer on February 1, 2021 at 3:02 am

  381. Awesome idea. I loved activity books as a child. Thanks for sharing.

    By Lisa Kingsford on February 1, 2021 at 3:05 am

  382. This looks so fun! I want to share it with my family.

    By mommamoocow on February 1, 2021 at 3:13 am

  383. Great!

    By Rachel S. Hobbs Gunn on February 1, 2021 at 3:40 am

  384. JARRETT: THANK YOU for these INSPIRING activities–and access to SO MANY others!!!–to help keep our creative juices flowing. This is SO IMPORTANT, ESPECIALLY with ALL that’s going on in our world. You are TRULY a HERO by understanding this need, and putting your work out there instead of waiting to make a profit on it for yourself. I KNOW you must have–and ARE!!!–helped A LOT of people in this way. THANK YOU!!! I CAN’T WAIT to JUMP IN and get INSPIRED myself! THANK YOU!!! Also, I am EXCITED to send your work (book form and online) to my 12-year-old creative nephew, who is stuck at home during the pandemic, as well as to my CRAFTY sister. I KNOW it will TRULY INSPIRE them to keep creating–and to KEEP HOPE ALIVE FOR BETTER DAYS!!!

    By Natalie Lynn Tanner on February 1, 2021 at 3:41 am

  385. Thank you for sharing.

    By savannahpalma on February 1, 2021 at 4:01 am

  386. What a great idea ! I would love to get my hands on your activity books! So much fun!

    By Krissy on February 1, 2021 at 4:44 am

  387. Oh! This is a fun one! Creativity has no age restrictions! YAY! Thanks for sharing, Jarrett!

    By babybluesnowflake on February 1, 2021 at 5:58 am

  388. So much fun! I love this!

    By Melissa Trempe is writing (@melissa_trempe) on February 1, 2021 at 6:58 am

  389. Hi Jarrett, what a great way conclude Storystorm 2021… with fun to do creative activities! Thank you for sharing and good luck with your new books.

    By Aly Kenna on February 1, 2021 at 7:04 am

  390. Thank you for the post; these books look great! Looking forward to reading them.

    By Lauren Barbieri on February 1, 2021 at 8:31 am

  391. Really fun ideas! Thanks for sharing!

    By Suzana zur Nedden on February 1, 2021 at 8:41 am

  392. Storystorm made for my favorite January ever!! 32 story ideas 🙂.
    Onward!!

    By LAURA Barens on February 1, 2021 at 9:07 am

  393. Such fun books for budding creatives!

    By Nadine Poper on February 1, 2021 at 9:23 am

  394. My daughter loves these kind of books!

    By Cheryl on February 1, 2021 at 9:27 am

  395. What fun books!

    By Michele Helsel on February 1, 2021 at 9:42 am

  396. Jarret, I love the activity book ideas to encourage creativity!

    By Kari Gonzalez on February 1, 2021 at 9:52 am

  397. I love the creative challenges to keep us creating all year!

    By Cindy Johnson on February 1, 2021 at 9:58 am

  398. Hey, Jarret! Thank you for giving us a “boatload” of ideas and for your free downloads. Congratulations on being able to take your creative efforts for kids to a whole new level–publication. As a former teacher, I KNOW my students would have devoured your activities. Sending you energy and inspiration for your next writing success…

    By marshaelyn on February 1, 2021 at 10:02 am

  399. These activities are spectacular!! Thank so much for sharing.

    By Tracy Hora on February 1, 2021 at 10:14 am

  400. Love Love Love your ideas. Thanks so much!

    By gattodesign on February 1, 2021 at 10:17 am

  401. Thank you for sharing your creativity!

    By Penny Merritt on February 1, 2021 at 10:21 am

  402. We loved and appreciated watching your zooms during those first scary spring days when we were so newly ripped from our old life. My kids treasured drawing along with you! I think there’s a *HUGE MARKET* for teaching art online so I hope your creativity zips you in that direction someday. Thank you for all that you do and for these super fun creativity boosters!

    By Cedar Pruitt on February 1, 2021 at 10:25 am

  403. So much fun.

    By rjtraxel on February 1, 2021 at 10:29 am

  404. I need to check out these ideas! How fun! Thank you for sharing.

    By Maria Oka on February 1, 2021 at 10:30 am

  405. Oh my gosh, this post is wonderful!! Thank you!!!

    By wfedan on February 1, 2021 at 10:31 am

  406. This is great! Thank you.

    By Leah Moser on February 1, 2021 at 10:36 am

  407. Thanks, Jarrett, for sharing your creativity-sparking ideas.

    By Darcee A. Freier on February 1, 2021 at 10:49 am

  408. Jarrett, these are awesome. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you all the best with your books.

    By Angela De Groot on February 1, 2021 at 11:01 am

  409. I love the creativity of your post! Thank you for sharing!

    By Susan C. on February 1, 2021 at 11:08 am

  410. Thanks Jarrett!

    By Brittney on February 1, 2021 at 11:28 am

  411. These look great! I love the idea of kickstarting kid’s creativity- they always come up with the best ideas because they have few preconceived notions than adults do.

    By Brenda Grant Lower on February 1, 2021 at 11:34 am

  412. Fun! I love all the inspiration in your drawings.

    By Lauri Meyers on February 1, 2021 at 11:39 am

  413. What fun! Thanks for sharing with us and all the kiddos you have inspired.

    By LeeAnn Rizzuti on February 1, 2021 at 11:47 am

  414. Thank you, for these fantastic ideas!!!

    By stacey miller on February 1, 2021 at 11:55 am

  415. Can’t wait to try these! Thanks for sharing.

    By Dawn M. on February 1, 2021 at 12:02 pm

  416. You’re awesome. Thank you for helping nurture the creativity we all need.

    By Cassie Bentley on February 1, 2021 at 12:06 pm

  417. Thank you Jarrett! I love these for me and for school!

    By Elizabeth Saba on February 1, 2021 at 12:16 pm

  418. I love your interactive book for kids. I love how you think outside the box!

    By Elizabeth Duncan on February 1, 2021 at 12:23 pm

  419. I think it is fun to see so many of us still creating this type of content. It is coming back around.

    By Kassy Keppol on February 1, 2021 at 12:33 pm

  420. Looking forward to trying these with kids.

    By Karen L Ledbetter on February 1, 2021 at 12:48 pm

  421. Thanks so much for sharing these activities!

    By Mary Ann Blair on February 1, 2021 at 1:05 pm

  422. I love this! What a brilliant way to kick-start creativity.

    By rgstones on February 1, 2021 at 1:17 pm

  423. You make this look like so much fun! Thanks for sharing!

    By rindabeach on February 1, 2021 at 1:23 pm

  424. I know what I’m getting to help with summer boredom and blues!

    By Kathryn Cunningham on February 1, 2021 at 1:41 pm

  425. Thank you!

    By Freda Lewkowicz on February 1, 2021 at 2:00 pm

  426. Thanks Jarrett! Yours fun-filled ideas are contagious – in a wonderful way!
    !

    By josetteabruzzini on February 1, 2021 at 2:53 pm

  427. This is awesome! Great ideas and I look forward to buying these books for myself and my nephews!

    By Melissa Stoller on February 1, 2021 at 3:12 pm

  428. I love that this was born from generosity! Congratulations and thanks so much!

    By Judy Palermo on February 1, 2021 at 3:16 pm

  429. This is such a generous idea and I will definitely use these. I think teachers would just be crazy for these! 🙂 Thank you for sharing and congratulations on your ideas becoming books!

    By Michele Rietz on February 1, 2021 at 3:21 pm

  430. What fun! And yes, your ideas are to be enjoyed by adults as well as kids. Thanks for sharing!

    By Peggy Dobbs on February 1, 2021 at 3:25 pm

  431. Wow, thanks for sharing your activities on this blog and your website! Congrats!

    By Laurel Goodluck on February 1, 2021 at 3:46 pm

  432. This is fabulous and so needed right now with limited creative options in the classroom…

    By Megan Whitaker on February 1, 2021 at 3:50 pm

  433. I love your ideas for creativity!

    By Karen Conley Chun on February 1, 2021 at 3:57 pm

  434. Your illustrations alone are an inspiration! I will definitely check out your website and books. Thanks for sharing all of your activities with the whole world. 🙂

    By allyenz on February 1, 2021 at 4:04 pm

  435. Jarrett–Thanks for all the great ideas!!!

    By Jany Campana on February 1, 2021 at 4:07 pm

  436. These activities are SO. MUCH. FUN! Thank you, Jarrett!!

    By Judy Bryan on February 1, 2021 at 4:13 pm

  437. Thanks for the creative inspiration. Wishing you many future successes in the #kidlit world.

    By Carol Gordon Ekster on February 1, 2021 at 5:24 pm

  438. Thanks Jarrett, I teach kindergarten and college courses. I endeavor to use the arts to engage, teach and respond to all student learning. Thanks for your books, I will look at them as tools for both of these settings! Creativity rules!

    By syorkeviney on February 1, 2021 at 5:25 pm

  439. 💛Jarrett, You are a Rock Star!💛

    By Dawn Young on February 1, 2021 at 5:28 pm

  440. Thanks for expanding my horizons – and congratulations on your activity books (and your others, too).

    By Stephanie Wildman on February 1, 2021 at 5:30 pm

  441. Jarrett, I’m so happy you had such a productive season during all this craziness! Not only that, you have been so innovative and generous in sharing your talent. Thank you for this post. This is a great way to conclude Storystorm 2021. I’ll check out your posts and your books.

    By Mary Zychowicz on February 1, 2021 at 5:56 pm

  442. Always looking for great activities to do with the kids, so I’ll definitely be checking out your books!

    By Katie Williams on February 1, 2021 at 6:46 pm

  443. Congrats on your new books! Creativity is the key to great happiness! Thanks for your generous output of so many activities for kids. I’ve printed many for my grandsons. They love them!!

    By Kathy Berman on February 1, 2021 at 7:28 pm

  444. This post was amazing — I am really excited to try many of the activities in the future and to share your website with many friends who have been struggling with having things to do with their kids who are at home learning. I grew up in Woburn, MA and went to preschool in Medford 🙂

    By Alicia Z. Klepeis on February 1, 2021 at 7:30 pm

  445. Wonderful ideas and encouragement to brave the imagination in anyone of any age. You are a talented and gifted person to share with the world.

    By marjiedavid on February 1, 2021 at 8:10 pm

  446. These books sound wonderful! Thank you, Jarrett!

    By Midge Ballou Smith on February 1, 2021 at 8:40 pm

  447. How fun! Thanks for the inspiration, Jarrett!

    By Laura De La Cruz on February 1, 2021 at 8:50 pm

  448. These are so fantastic!! Thank you for giving generously to make this time a little more bearable. I know my kids (AND I) will love these activities.

    By libbydemmon on February 1, 2021 at 9:47 pm

  449. I have an activity book in a drawer, Paul. You’ve made me reconsider if I should take it out and revise. Thanks for being so generous with your activities.

    By Zoraida Rivera on February 1, 2021 at 10:59 pm

  450. Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

    By Meghan Burch on February 1, 2021 at 11:20 pm

  451. So fun. LOVE the ice cream flavours!

    By Beth Elliott on February 1, 2021 at 11:49 pm

  452. This is awesome! You’re so talented!!

    By dedradavis03 on February 2, 2021 at 1:17 am

  453. All of your books sound so fun! I love how your activity books have inspired kids and adults.

    By Amanda Malek-Ahmadi on February 2, 2021 at 4:04 am

  454. An activity book is honestly one of my dreams. I’d love to make one!

    By Meldaarts on February 2, 2021 at 5:47 am

  455. This is great! I can’t wait to be able to give these to my nieces. Congrats!!

    By melissamiles1 on February 2, 2021 at 9:07 am

  456. I used some of your resources when I was suddenly homeschooling three children. Thank you! I’ll have to remember to use them for myself too 😁

    By teacherwriteracker on February 2, 2021 at 10:19 am

  457. Wow, these are great! I’ve already sent them out to my nieces.

    By jeanjames926 on February 2, 2021 at 11:00 am

  458. These books are amazing! Thank you for sharing some of the ideas…

    By Mary Beth rice on February 2, 2021 at 11:01 am

  459. Your activities look like so much fun, I cant wait to share them with my daughter! This has given me some great inspiration, thank you!

    By JC on February 2, 2021 at 11:15 am

  460. Great book of fun! Thanks for the inspiration!

    By Amy H on February 2, 2021 at 11:18 am

  461. Such a cute and creative idea! Got to get your books for my kiddos! They will LOVE them! thanks!

    By Cortney Benvenuto on February 2, 2021 at 11:40 am

  462. Thank you for producing these activity books. They are wonderful for kids (and adults) to induce creativity.

    By Judy Sobanski on February 2, 2021 at 12:52 pm

  463. Love this, Jared!

    By Paula Cohen on February 2, 2021 at 1:24 pm

    1. And apologies for spellcheck changing the spelling of your name!

      By Paula Cohen on February 2, 2021 at 1:26 pm

  464. these activities look like lots of fun.
    Sue

    By setwiggs on February 2, 2021 at 1:38 pm

  465. Thank you, Jarret! And so amazing how much you produced last year. I’m in awe!

    By Sara Weingartner (@SJWeingartner) on February 2, 2021 at 1:51 pm

  466. Fun–love how your ideas inspire kids and adults.

    By Naomi Gruer on February 2, 2021 at 1:58 pm

  467. I love these activity books! What a great idea! Congratulations!

    By Karen Pickrell on February 2, 2021 at 3:50 pm

  468. Thank you for sharing! Angie Isaacs

    By angie9091 on February 2, 2021 at 4:20 pm

  469. Jarrett, you are the king of activity ideas! You’ve given us enough ideas to circle to the moon and back…and enough to last us until the next Storystorm. Your generosity and support for the kidlit world knows no bounds. Thank you!

    By Joannie Duris on February 2, 2021 at 4:29 pm

  470. Thanks for the great sparks of fun!!!

    By Rebecca E. Guzinski on February 2, 2021 at 6:53 pm

  471. Absolutely inspiring.

    By topangamaria on February 2, 2021 at 9:10 pm

  472. Thank you for these FUN exercises for kids and adults, Jarrett!

    By jessica shaw on February 3, 2021 at 12:22 pm

  473. Very fun exercises, thank you!

    By Michelle Kashinsky on February 3, 2021 at 1:18 pm

  474. I love these activities, Jarrett! Very creative and fun. Thanks!

    By mandyyokim on February 3, 2021 at 1:28 pm

  475. What a very cool idea, and how generous of you Jarrett to offer all those free activities. Thanks.

    By jimchaize1 on February 3, 2021 at 1:41 pm

  476. These are golden, Jarrett, and I can’t wait to use them for myself, and my kids!

    By Tasha Hilderman on February 3, 2021 at 4:39 pm

  477. This is lots of fun! Thank you for sharing them with us!

    By Helen Lysicatos on February 3, 2021 at 6:11 pm

  478. Cute book ideas! They remind me of a book I loved as a kid called the Anti-Coloring Book. It was full of fun and creativity! Thanks for the post.

    By Jennifer on February 3, 2021 at 8:25 pm

  479. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Jarrett’s work. Thanks for sharing these here.

    By paulabpuckett on February 3, 2021 at 8:33 pm

  480. These ideas are so cute! I’m definitely hoping over to see what more creative & fun ideas you have because hey, I may want to design my own cover one day (but I’d never be a school principal, not now anyway, LOL!)

    By yangmommy on February 4, 2021 at 9:06 am

  481. Love this so much!! Creativity is so important and the prompts are super cool and fun, thanks for sharing so much!

    By sylviaichen on February 5, 2021 at 6:33 am

  482. What a terrific and brilliant creative post! LOVE your activity books.

    By Dea Brayden on February 5, 2021 at 8:11 pm

  483. Love the turtle prompt…

    By KASteed on February 5, 2021 at 9:56 pm

  484. I suddenly feel like ice cream… such fun. 🙂

    By Lindsay Brayden Ellis on February 5, 2021 at 11:40 pm

  485. Jarrett, you are amazing! And I am way behind on reading my Storystorm posts!! Thank you for all you do for kids! And thank you, Tara!!

    By Lisa Riddiough on February 22, 2021 at 7:31 pm

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