Is your kiddo a spelling whiz? Is he/she between the ages of 8-11? If you answered yes to both these questions, join Macy’s and Reading Is Fundamental for the Macy’s 7th Annual Spelling Bee.

From August 25 – September 22, kids will the have the opportunity to show off their spelling P-R-O-W-E-S-S and win some coveted prizes, including an iPad, a $100 Macy’s Gift Card, a tutoring scholarship from Kaplan and an online gift card from Scholastic.

How’s that for making the grade!

The bee kicks off on Saturday, August 25th, 2pm at Lenox Mall here in Atlanta. Me and my trio will be there to rooting for all the contestants. Find your city listed at the end of this post.

Wanna chance to win? Here are the details:

How to enter: Contestants must come to one of the above-mentioned Macy’s locations on the corresponding date, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Registration will open 30 minutes prior to the advertised start time for each event. Participation is limited to the first 50 entrants in each location. Parent or legal guardian must provide written consent at time of entry in order for a child to participate. Contestants must provide proof of age acceptable to Sponsors.

Dates & Locations:

8/25/2012 – Atlanta, GA – Lenox Square Mall @ 2PM (Kids, Level 1)

8/25/2012 – Tampa, FL – Citrus Park Mall @ 2PM (Kids, Level 2)

9/8/2012 – Albany, NY – Colonie Mall @ 2PM (Kids, 2nd Floor)

9/8/2012 – Braintree, MA – Braintree Mall @ 2PM (Kids, 2nd Floor)

9/8/2012 – Roseville, CA – Roseville Mall @ 2PM (Kids, Level 2)

9/8/2012 – Santa Clara, CA – Valley Fair Mall @ 2PM (Kids, Lower Level)

9/8/2012 – Bellevue, WA – Bellevue Mall @ 2PM (Kids, Lower Level)

9/8/2012 – New York, NY – Herald Square @ 2PM (Kids, 7th Floor)

9/8/2012 – Garden City, NY – Roosevelt Field @ 2PM (Kids, 3rd Floor)

9/8/2012 – Danbury, CT – Danbury Mall @ 2PM (Kids, 3rd Floor)

9/15/2012 – Chicago, IL – Old Orchard @ 1PM (Kids, Lower Level)

9/15/2012 – Lone Tree, CO – Park Meadows @ 2PM (Kids, 3rd Floor)

9/15/2012 – Novi, MI – Twelve Oaks @ 2PM (Kids, 1st Floor)

9/15/2012 – Rancho Cucamonga, CA – Victoria Gardens @ 2PM (Kids, Lower Level)

9/15/2012 – Louisville, KY – Oxmoor Mall @ 2PM (Kids, 3rd Floor)

9/15/2012 – Miami, FL – The Falls @ 2PM (Kids, 3rd Floor)

9/15/2012 – Chesapeak, VA – Greenbirer Mall @ 2PM (Kids, Lower Level)

9/15/2012 – Paterson, NJ – Center City @ 2PM (Grand Court, Main Floor)

9/15/2012 – Pittsburgh, PA – Robinson Town Center @ 2PM (Kids, 2nd Floor)

9/15/2-12 – Des Peres, MO – West County @ 1PM (Kids, 3rd Floor)

9/16/2012 – Bridgewater, NJ – Bridgewater @ 2PM (Kids, 3rd Floor)

9/22/2012 – Houston, TX – Memorial Ceity @ 2PM (Kids, 2nd Floor)

9/22/2012 – Aventura, FL – Aventura Mall @ 2PM (Kids, 3rd Floor)

9/22/2012 – Coral Springs, FL – Coral Springs @ 2PM (Kids, Level 1)

9/22/2012 – Orlando, FL – Florida Mall @ 2PM (Kids, 2nd Floor)

9/22/2012 – San Diego, CA – Fashion Valley @ 2PM (Kids, 3rd Floor)

Click here for additional contest rules. Hope to see you there! Good LUCK!

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FTC Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Everywhere. The thoughts and opinion are my own. I truly believe that allowing your kids to compete in competitions such as this helps them to gain confidence in their learning abilities and performance as a scholar. Best wishes!