Saturday, December 25, 2010

Looking for a funny book that boys will love? How about a whole series?

Looking for a funny book that boys will love? How about a whole series? The Adventures of Captain Underpants is a series of books that elementary-school boys just love to read. These funny books make reading fun for boys who are reluctant readers. Check out these books if you are looking for books for boys to read.

Tips any teacher can use to teach writing

Every teacher is a teacher of writing -- and if you are not incorporating writing into all your lessons then you are missing opportunities not only to improve your students' writing but also to improve their learning. Writing is a great way to reinforce learning and writing is a terrific way to demonstrate learning. Writing is not just a subject separate and apart from other subjects. It is a skill and a tool that complements all subjects.

Do you have a lensography for your new lenses? Come tell us about it!

Do you have a lensography for your new lenses? Come tell us about it! I created a lensography for my new lenses and I know I am not the only Squidoo lensmaster who does this to promote new lenses so I created a lensography just to promote those new lens lensographies. Stop by and add yours to the list!

Friday, December 24, 2010

Bertrand Russell: Science may set limits to knowledge, but should not set limits to imagination

Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, logician, essayist, and social critic. He made significant contributions, not just to logic and philosophy, but to a broad range of other subjects including education, history, political theory and religious studies. This lens offers many inspirational messages and inspirational quotations as well as information about Bertrand Russell.

Meet musician, actor, comedian Drake Bell

Drake Bell may be most famous for his comedic role in the Drake and Josh television series but he is also an actor and a musician. Check out why this young man is so popular with young and old alike. Join the debate about whether or not you prefer Drake Bell musician or Drake Bell actor.

My newest lens: A book every boy should own

While at first you might think boys don't need a handbook about being a boy but in today's sanitized, electronic-focused world there is definitely a need to help boys be boys and that is what The Dangerous Book for Boys does -- it helps teach them essential skills like playing games, cracking codes, and tying knots as well as important information about pirates, fossils, and wars.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

What is a Homo Universalis or Universal Person?

A Homo Universalis is a sort of Jack-of-all-Trades for the mind and knowledge. A Homo Universalis really is a know-it-all. Some historical examples include Leonardo DaVinci, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson.

Is Bill Moyers the last journalist standing?

Maybe he is not the last true journalist on television but he is pretty close. I hope you will stop by and learn more about Bill Moyers and his important television news show Bill Moyers Journal which covers the issues that are important by providing in-depth discussion with intelligent people.

Test your knowledge with my Earth Day Trivia Quiz

Are you ready to test your knowledge with my Earth Day Trivia Quiz? Lots of trivia fun and trivia questions and answers about Earth Day and other environmental topics such as parks, wildlife refuges, and ecology.

Learn how to write a literature review

College writing instructor and experienced academic shares tips for writing a literature review. If you need to learn how to write a literature review then look no further.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

How much do you know about Valentine's Day? Test your knowledge with this Valentine's Day Trivia Quiz!

How much do you know about Valentine's Day? Test your knowledge with this Valentine's Day Trivia Quiz! If you are looking for Valentine's Day trivia questions and answers then look no further than this fun trivia quiz.

Recommended reading: Geodyssey by Piers Anthony

I recommend that you read the Geodyssey series by Piers Anthony. These books explore through fictional vignettes the history and nature of humankind and how we came to be. He uses the same characters (although adapted to specific points in history) to illustrate the evolution of human development using a mix of history, science, and creative license.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Meet Dav Pilkey aka the man behind Captain Underpants

Dav Pilkey wrote The Adventures of Captain Underpants, the Dumb Bunnies Collection, the Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot series, Dogzilla, Kat Kong, and many more very funny children's books. If you are looking for books boys love then look no further than this hilarious author's work.

Doris Kearns Goodwin is a historian and political analysis

Doris Kearns Goodwin is a historian and political analysis. She has won the Pulitzer Prize for her work and written biographies of important political figures including Abraham Lincoln, Lyndon Johnson, and Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.

How do you define success?

How do you define success? Perhaps an even more important question to ask is how do you find success? I maintain that you do not find success -- you make success. You must light a fire within yourself and push yourself to succeed.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Meet Emily Rodda the author of the Deltora Quest

Meet Emily Rodda the author of the Deltora Quest and learn more about the woman who writes books boys love like the Rowan of Rin series. These adventurous series are about magic, incredible beasts, and quests.

Do you need preschool lessons plans?

Do you know how to embrace the teachable moment with preschool lessons plans? Find out what, how, and when to teach your preschooler and prepare your preschooler for school.

Looking for free trivia questions

Looking for free trivia questions? Whether you want a fun trivia quiz or fun trivia questions and answers, this lens has Christmas trivia, New Year's trivia, dog trivia, fish trivia, and much more!

Test your knowledge of fun fish facts with this fish trivia quiz

Test your knowledge of fun fish facts with this fish trivia quiz. If you enjoy fun trivia questions and answers about fish then then this is the quiz for you!

Meet outspoken woman writer Susan Jacoby

Meet outspoken woman writer Susan Jacoby. She is not a journalist in the traditional sense but her insightful observations and thoughts are important reading on issues including religion, intellectual freedom, and justice. Susan Jacoby asks questions that we should all be asking and raises issues we should all think about. Whether or not you agree with her ideas, you should read her work.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Learn more about animals and enjoy fun animal trivia

Learn more about animals and enjoy fun animal trivia. If you like animals as much as I do then you should enjoy my collection of lenses dedicated to our friends with fur, feathers, and fins. I have lenses with fun animal facts, animal trivia questions and answers, and tips about caring for a pet plus stories about my own pet -- our black lab named Max.

Anne Sullivan is the miracle worker

Anne Sullivan is the miracle worker and an inspiration to teachers everywhere for her caring, dedication and perseverance. Anne Sullivan is among the most famous teachers of all time due to her outstanding work teaching Helen Keller.

How do you expand your short essay

This lens explains how you expand your short essay. Many students learn how to write the three-point essay (also known as the five-paragraph essay) but not many are taught how to build that essay into a longer, more developed essay.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Do you know who L. Frank Baum is?

L. Frank Baum is the man who wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. In fact, he wrote a whole series of adventurous stories about this wonderful set of characters and places. Stop by and learn more about the author of the Wizard of Oz today!

Test your knowledge of man's best friend with this dog trivia quiz

Test your knowledge of man's best friend with this dog trivia quiz. We call it the Canine Acumen Quiz and there are lots of fun facts and dog trivia questions and answers on this lens.

Friday, December 17, 2010

Learn how to write a summary

Writing professor Deanna Mascle shares three easy steps plus more helpful hints about how to write a summary

December Squidoo Angel Rwoman shares her experiences

Being a Squidoo Angel is never an easy job but it probably wasn't smart of me to volunteer during the month of December. I hope those I have blessed will stop by and leave me a message and I hope all the other December 2010 Angels will stop by and make sure I have them on my list!

Daily inspirational quotes offers quick inspirations for your life

Daily inspirational quotes offers quick inspirations for your life. Lots of quotations for you to enjoy here!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Inspiring thoughts about lifelong learning

Are you looking for inspirational thoughts about lifelong learning? Then look no further!

Have you read The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?

Not only is The Wonderful Wizard of Oz a book -- it is actually the first book in a really fun series that you simply must read! These are great books that boys will love and girls will too!

What time is it? It's Trivia Time!

Check out Rwoman's Timely Trivia Quizzes! She has a trivia collection that has something for every time of year. Right now she's got Christmas Trivia and New Year's Trivia on tap. Stop by and check it out!

Check out Noah's lensography

I Squidoo with my 9-year-old son and have created lenses about many of Noah's favorite things. Check out the fruits of our labors on Noah's Lensography.

Rwoman proudly introduces her newest lenses

The Proud Squid is my lensography of my newest lenses on Squidoo. Plus I have links to some other lensmaster's new lens lensographies! Stop by and check our all our new lenses.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

5 Steps To Get Ahead With Your Personal Finances

Few of us have any formal training when it comes to dealing with our personal finances. Most of us learn the hard way -- through the school of hard knocks. For some those personal finance lessons cost very dear in the form of bankruptcy and lost homes. Others are fortunate to ride the storms facing their personal budgets out and come out on the other side battered but not beaten. Check out these tips for personal finance budgeting.

Discover some of the great places in my life

How much do the places where we live, work, and visit impact who we are and what we do?

I think the culture and ecology of a place have a great deal with shaping the people we are and the actions we take.

You can learn more about me by visiting some of the important places in my life -- at least via the web.

Check out these great places!

Monday, December 13, 2010

What makes a Successful Squid?

Are you a Successful Squid? Are you on the road to success? How do you define success on Squidoo?

Is it: Status? Trophies? Popularity? Points? Money?

Weigh in on the debate and nominate someone who defines a Successful Squid for you!

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Discount travel guide

Use this discount travel guide to save money on your next trip or vacation

Learn more about creative writing

Exercise your imagination and your writing skills with creative writing

Saturday, December 11, 2010

How to learn more

Do you know how to learn more? Do you know why you should learn more? Find out how learning more can make your life better.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Do you need writing advice?

My entire professional career has been devoted to writing, editing, and teaching writing. I share a wealth of writing advice on Squidoo.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Ready, Set, Read: Specific activities to make your child a reader!

Providing positive, enjoyable literacy experiences give young children opportunities to gain the knowledge, awareness, skills, and love of learning that they need to later learn to read independently. Here are 8 ways you can provide those experiences.

Ring in the New Year with this fun new year trivia quiz

Let's all party together in style with this fun and challenging new year trivia quiz with lots of questions and answers plus random trivia facts about new year traditions.

Do you want to lead a happy life?

You can SOW your own happiness with these three simple steps. We control our own happiness.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Adam Blade books make great gifts for the readers on your list

Adam Blade books make great gifts for the readers on your list. There are a number of adventures pitting a young boy and girl against an evil sorcerer.

Are you in pursuit of happiness?

Are you happy or do you want to be happy? Learn more about the pursuit of happiness and what I think are the six keys to happiness.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Are you a Squidooholic? Perhaps it is time you took the Squidoo Pledge

Learn more about the Squidoo Pledge and the other Squidoo lensmasters who have taken it today!

Share The Swiss Family Robinson this Christmas season

If you are looking for a great adventure story to inspire boys to read then you will definitely want to add The Swiss Family Robinson to your shopping list. This is a book that boys have loved for generations.

December is a big month for Rwoman

I must say that December 2010 has been a big month for me (Rwoman). I won my very first Lens of the Day for my Christmas Trivia lens and I became a Squidoo Angel! So far I’m finding my Squidoo Angel duties a distraction from my own lensmaking and lens rejuvenation (a never-ending job!) but hopefully it will be worth it in the end.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Save Money In Your Family Budget

Do you need to save money in your family budget? I offer nine tips for saving money for your family.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

I am such a proud squid I want to show off my newest lenses

I am such a proud squid I want to show off my newest lenses. I am just as proud of the new lenses that my friends have created too. Stop by and see our newest creations.