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Stories of Speed™

A global storytelling journey inspired by the spirit of motorsports and powered by the voices of students around the world.

Season One: Every Journey Has a Story.

Stories of Speed™ is a yearlong global storytelling initiative from Global Lighthouse Studios™ that invites students to explore the people, places, communities, and experiences that shape who we are.

Inspired by the spirit of the global motorsports season, this initiative isn't about racing—it's about the journeys that move us. Through visual art, photography, film, music, creative writing, spoken word, dance, and digital storytelling, students are encouraged to share their own stories or, with permission, celebrate the story of someone who has inspired them.

Throughout the year, classrooms will explore three storytelling chapters:

  • A PlaceWhere did your journey begin?

  • A CommunityWho helped write your story?

  • A FutureWhat story will you leave behind?

Students from around the world will have the opportunity to contribute to the optional Stories of Speed™ Global Story Gallery, creating a living collection of stories that celebrates creativity, resilience, empathy, and human connection.

Because every journey has a story... and every story deserves to be heard. 🌍✨

World Cup of Creativity Challenge

One World. One Ball. One Creative Voice.

Global Lighthouse Studios invites students, educators, artists, and young creators from around the world to join the World Cup of Creativity Challenge—a free global celebration of art, culture, and connection inspired by the excitement of the FIFA World Cup.

This challenge encourages participants to explore the question:

"What does the World Cup mean to my community?"

Students may respond through artwork, music, poetry, photography, spoken word, dance, digital media, dream jersey designs, or even a vision for a Future World Cup City. Whether working individually or as a class, participants are encouraged to share their unique stories, traditions, and perspectives through creative expression.

Pass the Ball Around the World

As a special collaborative component, classrooms are invited to submit a 10-second video clip of students passing a soccer ball off-screen. Global Lighthouse Studios will combine clips from participating schools around the world into one global video, creating the illusion of a soccer ball traveling across continents and connecting young people through creativity, teamwork, and friendship.

Why Participate?

The World Cup is more than a sporting event—it is a celebration of culture, diversity, hope, and human connection. Through this challenge, students will discover how the arts can bring people together, amplify youth voices, and foster understanding across borders.

Challenge Details

  • Free to participate

  • Open to students of all ages

  • Individual and classroom submissions welcome

  • Global participation encouraged

  • Selected entries featured in a Global Lighthouse Studios International Showcase

Join us as we celebrate the power of creativity to unite the world.

Register today and let your creativity take the field!

🌍 GLS Play-Doh Animal Worlds Challenge

Build • Shape • Animate • Share Your Voice

Global Lighthouse Studios invites students from kindergarten through high school to unleash their creativity in the Play-Doh Animal Worlds Challenge! Students design animals and their habitats using Play-Doh, then bring them to life through storytelling or optional stop-motion animation.

This hands-on challenge encourages imagination, problem-solving, and student voice while connecting art, science, and media creation. Participate in a global showcase, share your students’ work, and celebrate creativity with classrooms around the world!

📅 Submissions Due: June 1, 2026
📝 Register Here:Sign Up to Participate

Email submissions to: globallighthousestudios@gmail.com and register using the link

GLS Play-Doh Animal Worlds Challenge

GLS World Animal Challenge

Here are some of the submissions we have received from our GLS World Animal Challenge. Thank you to the over 20 classrooms that participated! Students we are so proud of you!

Shining Star International

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Karlovacka Gimnazija

Serbia

Shining Star International

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Institucion Educativa Ciudadela del Sur

Colombia

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Institucion Educativa Ciudadela del Sur

Colombia

Shining Star International

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Institucion Educativa Ciudadela del Sur

Colombia

Shining Star International

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Shining Star International

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Institucion Educativa Ciudadela del Sur

Colombia

Shining Star International

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Shining Star International

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