Creativity Corner

Boston Tea Party

Nicoletta, 10

Wonderland Gifted Magnet

Los Angeles

Hear ye! Hear ye! On December 16, 1773, Boston Port -- Mohawks walk in silence revolting the British court. Three hundred forty-two chests of tea destroyed. That got Parliament annoyed. All that tea left to rot. They turned Griffin Wharf into a giant teapot. King George made sure the Boston Harbor would be blocked. Nothing to go in or out -- but the Colonists did without. The Colonists were upset. The Boston Tea Party is history we will never forget.

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One Blank Page

Amanda, 8

Barnhart School

Arcadia

All alone. The pencil put away until morning. One blank page on one dusty desk. In two hours a girl or boy will walk in and start writing on it.

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Freedom Is Here

Grant, 10

Kline School

Costa Mesa

My vacation sparkles like a diamond. It is the shouting of a man who has just been given his freedom. The feel of slippery suntan lotion warms my body -- the splash of coconut juice swirls into my icy cold glass as the smooth air whispers, "Freedom is here!"

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Jeb

Nancy, 10

Webster Elementary

Malibu

My buddy Jeb left today. It was hard to say, what happened. Bombs were dropping this way and that, Jeb and I were in combat. A grenade was thrown, and blood was shown. He held me close, and his eyes went closed. Oh! I miss Jeb.

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Thanks for My Freedom

Arjun, 7

Tustin Ranch Elementary

Tustin

I am thankful for freedom because we have the freedom to be ourselves. I can dream dreams and make them come true. I can celebrate my culture and festivals. Thank you to our leaders for making this a free country.