Listen up Jumpiteerz, Google wants your help!

If you’re a teacher with a classroom full of future Picasso’s, Google is inviting students across the nation to enter the Doodle 4 Google competition. The contest asks kids to use their scribbling skills to create a new design for the familiar Google logo. The top doodle will be spotlighted on the search site’s homepage on May 21.

The theme for this year’s competition is “What I Wish for the World.” This is a great opportunity for Jumpiteerz to engage in some creative thinking as it encourages them to think about the world around them.

The grand-prize winner will receive a $15,000 college scholarship and a trip to the Google office in New York City. A $25,000 technology grant will be awarded to the winner’s school. The top 40 regional doodles will also be showcased in a national exhibit at the Smithsonian Institute’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York City.

Here’s last year’s winning doodle:

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SOURCE: Time for Kids

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Anik the Unique Alpaca’ Shows Life As An Animal

A fun and easy to read little book with age old stories of adventure, fears, friendships and appreciating the uniqueness in all of us.

You Are Special, Little One by Nancy Tafuri.

Geared more toward younger children, this charming little book serves as an appropriate introduction to the importance of embracing individuality. It’s about different kinds of animals who ask their parents how they are special; their parents’ repetitious replies create a delightful refrain that helps children understand that being different is what makes them special.

Verde by Janell Cannon.

This book’s impressive illustrations will mesmerize both you and your child as you read about Verde, a young snake who tries his best not to become lazy and boring like the older snakes in his species, which he identifies as “the greens” because of their different color-Verde, like all the other young snakes, is yellow. The lesson Verde learns about being himself despite his color or age make this book essential for children needing to learn the value of self-acceptance.

Halibut Jackson by David Lucas.

Have fun spotting the main character as he attempts to blend into all kinds of environments, then watch as he learns that standing out doesn’t necessarily produce negative results. This engaging book will have children actively participating as they learn.

The Big Orange Splot by D. Manus Pinkwater.

Mr. Plumbean and his unusual house ultimately encourage an entire neighborhood to express their individuality as well. This book highlights how celebrating our differences can lead to increased tolerance for all.

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