Appropriate grades or age groups:
Elementary School
Middle School

Estimated time to complete project or implement technique:
60 minutes

Materials needed (if applicable):
Computer and yourself

Project instructions or description of technique:
Log onto www.kidszonemagazine.org and sumbit a story.

The Kids Zone Magazine's goal is to reach children of all ages in all countries through promoting interactive literacy. Meaning encouraging children to write and read stories submitted by other children on The Kids Zone Magazine through the computer. Re-inforcing positive self esteem and motivating children to read and write. The KZM concept is universal in meaning no matter where you are in place or time, we can learn from each other. The KZM encourages teachers to employ the concepts of inquiring, thinking, communicating, taking risks, gaining knowledge, moral reasoning, caring, open-minded, well balanced and to be reflective. The KZM's view is any child's world is open to endless possibilities through reading and writing.