# Monstrous Narrative Rocks The Rock Thoughts Writing Project Aims to Inspire a Kids to Write By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-05-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-thoughts-writing-project References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/education/rockthoughts/) & [rockthoughts](http://rockthoughts.com/) The Rock Thoughts Writing Project is transforming boring old stones and turning them into fodder for the imagination. The project, founded by Karla Valenti, is super simple: those interested take a rock a paint a monster face on it. After that, the Rock Thoughts Writing Project assigns the stone a code and it's left in a public place for a kid to find. When the stone is discovered, the kid who found it is encouraged to write a story about their newfound friend and submit the story to the website. The process is repeated after the story has been submitted. The Rock Thoughts Writing Project is a unique project that hopes to foster creativity and a love of language in children. As Valenti describes it, the project is also about connecting with others. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Creative Reimagining of Everyday Objects:** The Rock Thoughts Writing Project transforms ordinary stones into a canvas for creative expression. - **Incentivizing Creativity Through Play:** The project encourages children to engage with writing and storytelling through a playful and imaginative activity. - **Community Building Through Collaborative Projects:** The Rock Thoughts Writing Project fosters connections between participants by circulating stories and stones in public spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education:** The project could be implemented as an in-school or after-school activity to enhance students' literacy skills and creativity. - **Arts and Crafts:** The project could spark interest in painting and creative expression among children and adults alike. - **Tourism:** The project could be implemented as a tourist activity, where painted rocks are hidden in city landmarks, parks, or beaches for people to find, creating an interactive, community-building experience for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Film-Inspired Pet Rocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-everywhere-all-at-once.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-hewson-2.md) - [Personalized Bedtime Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storygenius.md) - [Creative Story Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imagine-tales.md) - [Personalized Storytelling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollerstory.md) - [AI Story-Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naria.md) - [Personalized Story Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/story-spark.md) - [Creativity Time Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campaign-for-creativity.md)