Articles related to "Shel"
Shel Silverstein, Cartoonist, Author and Creator
For some reason, I have a soft spot for cartoons. The thick lines or squiggles, the funny gag or serious message, they all catch my attention. There are so many good cartoons that it is difficult for me to choose a particular favourite cartoonist. One artist that does come to mind is the late Shel Silverstein, the dynamic and humourous poet, playwright, musician, composer and of course, cartoonist.
shel silverstein • cartoonist • poems • plays • composer
For some reason, I have a soft spot for cartoons. The thick lines or squiggles, the funny gag or serious message, they all catch my attention. There are so many good cartoons that it is difficult for me to choose a particular favourite cartoonist. One artist that does come to mind is the late Shel Silverstein, the dynamic and humourous poet, playwright, musician, composer and of course, cartoonist.
shel silverstein • cartoonist • poems • plays • composer
The poetry of Shel Silverstein
a look at modern folklore created by the children's author Shel Silverstein.
shel silverstein • a light in the attic • where the sidewalk ends • modern folktales • poetry of shel silvertein
a look at modern folklore created by the children's author Shel Silverstein.
shel silverstein • a light in the attic • where the sidewalk ends • modern folktales • poetry of shel silvertein
The Many Talents of Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein was much more than a children's author, although that is what we all remember him for. Read about some of his other accomplishments!
silverstein • shel • sidewalk • poetry • children
Shel Silverstein was much more than a children's author, although that is what we all remember him for. Read about some of his other accomplishments!
silverstein • shel • sidewalk • poetry • children
Review – Silverstein and Me by Marv Gold
Marv Gold, fellow cartoonist & lifelong buddy of Shel Silverstein, has written a quirky, funny and seemingly appropriate biographical tribute to his friend.
review of silverstein and me • author marv gold • shel silverstein biography • memoir • the giving tree
Marv Gold, fellow cartoonist & lifelong buddy of Shel Silverstein, has written a quirky, funny and seemingly appropriate biographical tribute to his friend.
review of silverstein and me • author marv gold • shel silverstein biography • memoir • the giving tree
Read Yourself to Another World
Gives a few "Great" book titles that children would enjoy reading during the summer.
reading • books • boredom • teacher • authors
Gives a few "Great" book titles that children would enjoy reading during the summer.
reading • books • boredom • teacher • authors
Annie Brocoli's "La danse des vitamines"
Join Canadian children's singer Annie Brocoli for music parents and kids can move to and enjoy while immersing themselves in French and learning about good health.
annie brocoli • french immersion ressources • french songs • children's dance music • germaine la grenouille
Join Canadian children's singer Annie Brocoli for music parents and kids can move to and enjoy while immersing themselves in French and learning about good health.
annie brocoli • french immersion ressources • french songs • children's dance music • germaine la grenouille
Interview with Lanny Poffo (Part 1 of 3)
"Leaping" Lanny Poffo a.k.a. "The Genius" recounts his introduction to writing children's poetry and his passion to deliver a clean living message.
interview with lanny poffo (part 1 of 3) • wrestler and author on children's literature and n • "leaping" lanny poffo and "the genius" • "leaping" lanny's wrestling with rhyme • leaping lanny's limericks from the heart and lungs
"Leaping" Lanny Poffo a.k.a. "The Genius" recounts his introduction to writing children's poetry and his passion to deliver a clean living message.
interview with lanny poffo (part 1 of 3) • wrestler and author on children's literature and n • "leaping" lanny poffo and "the genius" • "leaping" lanny's wrestling with rhyme • leaping lanny's limericks from the heart and lungs
Back-To-School Books for Adults
Back-to-school time is around the corner and kids aren't the only ones that can benefit from reading the required literature. A look at books that adults can enjoy too.
required reading for adults • grade school books adults should re-read • middle school books adults should re-read • high school books that adults should re-read • charlotte's web by e.b. white
Back-to-school time is around the corner and kids aren't the only ones that can benefit from reading the required literature. A look at books that adults can enjoy too.
required reading for adults • grade school books adults should re-read • middle school books adults should re-read • high school books that adults should re-read • charlotte's web by e.b. white
Selecting Daycare Books
A guide to selecting the best baby books and picture books for early childhood educators
selecting books for children • preschool books • daycare books • evaluating books for children • children's books
A guide to selecting the best baby books and picture books for early childhood educators
selecting books for children • preschool books • daycare books • evaluating books for children • children's books
Writing Poems for Children
Writing children's poems can be very rewarding if the author remembers the significance of sound, imagery and can be patient in terms of publishing their verse.
children's poems writing • children's poems publishing • importance rhythm children's verse poems • significance imagination children's verse poems • audience children's poems
Writing children's poems can be very rewarding if the author remembers the significance of sound, imagery and can be patient in terms of publishing their verse.
children's poems writing • children's poems publishing • importance rhythm children's verse poems • significance imagination children's verse poems • audience children's poems
The Trick to Making Kids Like Poetry
This article is designed to inform parents and educators of some of the resources on the net that might help turn kids attitudes towards poetry around.
kids • poetry • humor • stories • teachers
This article is designed to inform parents and educators of some of the resources on the net that might help turn kids attitudes towards poetry around.
kids • poetry • humor • stories • teachers
Classic First Grade Literature
Learn how to choose classics for first grade homeschooling, like A Thomas Jefferson Education, Charlotte Mason, The Well Trained Mind or Ambleside curriculum.
classics first grade literature • classical homeschool • homeschool first grade • classical curriculum • homeschool curriculum
Learn how to choose classics for first grade homeschooling, like A Thomas Jefferson Education, Charlotte Mason, The Well Trained Mind or Ambleside curriculum.
classics first grade literature • classical homeschool • homeschool first grade • classical curriculum • homeschool curriculum
One Gives, and One Takes
Shel Silverstein's <u>The Giving Tree</u>'s story of the tree and her beloved boy remains in the memory of any reader.
Shel Silverstein's <u>The Giving Tree</u>'s story of the tree and her beloved boy remains in the memory of any reader.
April and Poetry
The Academy of American poets launches new campaign to attract readers to poetry.
april • national poetry month • american academy of poets
The Academy of American poets launches new campaign to attract readers to poetry.
april • national poetry month • american academy of poets
Storytelling: Going Back to the Basics
It is a craft older than drama, certainly much older than movies. It dates back earlier than written language, as old as humanity, and the chief method of communication for thousands of years. It is also the basis for today's plays, movies, and novels. It is storytelling.
craft • drama • movies • language • novels
It is a craft older than drama, certainly much older than movies. It dates back earlier than written language, as old as humanity, and the chief method of communication for thousands of years. It is also the basis for today's plays, movies, and novels. It is storytelling.
craft • drama • movies • language • novels
The Key West Literary Seminar
The southernmost city in the continental United States has attracted writers like Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams since the 1920s.
the key west literary seminar • san carlos institute • old town • kwls • southernmost city in the continental united states
The southernmost city in the continental United States has attracted writers like Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams since the 1920s.
the key west literary seminar • san carlos institute • old town • kwls • southernmost city in the continental united states
Taking the Time to Write
I'm not talking about taking the time to write your stories and poems...I'm talking about how much authors appreciate it when you take the time to write to them and thank them for their contributions.
kids poetry stories children books writing writers
I'm not talking about taking the time to write your stories and poems...I'm talking about how much authors appreciate it when you take the time to write to them and thank them for their contributions.
kids poetry stories children books writing writers
The Muttonbirds
Find out more about NZ band, the Muttonbirds.
muttonbirds • don mcglashan • new zealand music
Find out more about NZ band, the Muttonbirds.
muttonbirds • don mcglashan • new zealand music
To Rhyme or Not To Rhyme?
Is rhyming in children's stories an industry no-no? Read on to find out!
kids • poetry • poems • stories • rhyme
Is rhyming in children's stories an industry no-no? Read on to find out!
kids • poetry • poems • stories • rhyme
Alliteration Activities
Students use alliteration and consonance to write original fairy tale story titles and create poetry using words cut out of magazines.
alliteration and consonance in poetry • teaching figurative language • poetry activities • write original fairy tale titles • create poetry using words cut out of magazines
Students use alliteration and consonance to write original fairy tale story titles and create poetry using words cut out of magazines.
alliteration and consonance in poetry • teaching figurative language • poetry activities • write original fairy tale titles • create poetry using words cut out of magazines
Banned Books Week
Every year the American Library Association receives requests for literary works to be banned, since 1982 libraries and groups have protested by celebrating these books.
banned books • banned books week • classic books • classic banned books • reasons books are banned
Every year the American Library Association receives requests for literary works to be banned, since 1982 libraries and groups have protested by celebrating these books.
banned books • banned books week • classic books • classic banned books • reasons books are banned
Sleep through the Static Album Review
With a huge knack for environmentalism and two kids on his back, Jack Johnson's showing us what's on his mind in his latest Sleep though the Static.
jack johnson green • jack johnson environmentalism • jack johnson sleep through the static • jack johnson album review • jack johnson music
With a huge knack for environmentalism and two kids on his back, Jack Johnson's showing us what's on his mind in his latest Sleep though the Static.
jack johnson green • jack johnson environmentalism • jack johnson sleep through the static • jack johnson album review • jack johnson music
Teaching Poetry to Homeschoolers
Children in grades K-8 can learn about poetic elements from a variety of entertaining and kid friendly sources.
teaching poetry to homeschoolers • poetic devices • poetic elements • kid friendly poems • teaching rhyme and meter
Children in grades K-8 can learn about poetic elements from a variety of entertaining and kid friendly sources.
teaching poetry to homeschoolers • poetic devices • poetic elements • kid friendly poems • teaching rhyme and meter
Writing Imitation Poems
Teachers in need of creative ways to improve writing should try this technique known as mimicking or imitation.
writing poems • writing imitation poems • high school poetry • poetry lesson plans • hughes lesson plans
Teachers in need of creative ways to improve writing should try this technique known as mimicking or imitation.
writing poems • writing imitation poems • high school poetry • poetry lesson plans • hughes lesson plans
Young Women Writers
Young Women Writers is a blog for budding writers and seasoned veterans alike. It is a place for writers to converge to think and write as one.
young women writers • young women writers blog • writing blogs • writing prompts • writer videos
Young Women Writers is a blog for budding writers and seasoned veterans alike. It is a place for writers to converge to think and write as one.
young women writers • young women writers blog • writing blogs • writing prompts • writer videos
Blogger & Podcasting Magazine
An interview with the creator of Blogging & Podcasting Magazine.
blogger & podcaster magazine • blogger • podcaster • podcasting • blogging
An interview with the creator of Blogging & Podcasting Magazine.
blogger & podcaster magazine • blogger • podcaster • podcasting • blogging
Christmas Poetry for Kids
Engage students in poetry by writing about the Christmas holidays.
christmas poems • christmas poetry • funny christmas poems • short christmas poems • christmas poems for kids
Engage students in poetry by writing about the Christmas holidays.
christmas poems • christmas poetry • funny christmas poems • short christmas poems • christmas poems for kids
Free to Be You and Me
Republished from the popular 1973 classic, "Free to Be . . . You and Me" includes original songs, stories and poems for today's kids.
free to be you and me • marlo thomas • children’s book • free to be foundation • marlo thomas and friends
Republished from the popular 1973 classic, "Free to Be . . . You and Me" includes original songs, stories and poems for today's kids.
free to be you and me • marlo thomas • children’s book • free to be foundation • marlo thomas and friends
Poetry for Gifted Children
Most gifted children possess special abilities for the abstract thinking required to understand poetry.
children’s poetry • poetry for gifted children • high iq kids and poetry • poems for children • children performing poetry
Most gifted children possess special abilities for the abstract thinking required to understand poetry.
children’s poetry • poetry for gifted children • high iq kids and poetry • poems for children • children performing poetry
Review of What's The Weather Inside? Poetry Book
What's The Weather Inside? by Karma Wilson and illustrator Barry Blitt is a collection of funny and thoughtful poems for elementary kids ages 6 - 12.
review of what's the weather inside? poetry book • karma wilson's poems • funny short poems for kids • elementary poems for reluctant readers • funny poems for kids
What's The Weather Inside? by Karma Wilson and illustrator Barry Blitt is a collection of funny and thoughtful poems for elementary kids ages 6 - 12.
review of what's the weather inside? poetry book • karma wilson's poems • funny short poems for kids • elementary poems for reluctant readers • funny poems for kids
Substitute Teaching Tips and Strategies
Even the most complete set of lesson plans won't cover every minute of the day. Packing a bag of teaching tools is a great way to ensure all students stay engaged.
substitute teaching tips and strategies • guest teachers best practices • teacher toolkit • elementary school • teacher tips
Even the most complete set of lesson plans won't cover every minute of the day. Packing a bag of teaching tools is a great way to ensure all students stay engaged.
substitute teaching tips and strategies • guest teachers best practices • teacher toolkit • elementary school • teacher tips
Theme Poem Project
Students choose a theme, write seven poems and select one published poem on the theme. The poetry booklet needs to be decorated and bound with an attractive cover.
poem project with a theme • poetry techniques • shape and concrete poems • rhyming poems • syllable count poems
Students choose a theme, write seven poems and select one published poem on the theme. The poetry booklet needs to be decorated and bound with an attractive cover.
poem project with a theme • poetry techniques • shape and concrete poems • rhyming poems • syllable count poems
Recommended Books
Recommended resources for helping to get your financial situation under control.
frugal • frugality • simple • simplicity • tightwad
Recommended resources for helping to get your financial situation under control.
frugal • frugality • simple • simplicity • tightwad
Sci-Fi Coventions Part 1 - Toronto Trek 2000
A brief report from this year's Toronto Trek 2000, as well as this week's trivia question and last week's answer.
toronto • trek • john de lancie • robin atkin downes • star trek
A brief report from this year's Toronto Trek 2000, as well as this week's trivia question and last week's answer.
toronto • trek • john de lancie • robin atkin downes • star trek
Self-Esteem
An honest take on how overzealous parents who continually rescue, defend, and do their children's work undermine their self-esteem and ability to fend for themselves.
how to build self-esteem • self-esteem the right way • confidence-building • fear of failure • helicopter parents
An honest take on how overzealous parents who continually rescue, defend, and do their children's work undermine their self-esteem and ability to fend for themselves.
how to build self-esteem • self-esteem the right way • confidence-building • fear of failure • helicopter parents
Guy and Brad Gilchrist, Continuing Creators of 'Nancy'
Brothers Guy and Brad Gilchrist create the beloved <i>Nancy</i> comic strip in her distinct, traditional form of humour and drawing, the style of bold lines and bright colours, poking fun with puns and stereotypes. But, Guy and Brad haven’t spent their time on one strip alone. They also have a number of cartooning projects to their credit, including the creation of <i>The Muppets</i> comic strip and books from 1981 to 1986.
brad • cartoonists • cartooning • comic strip • panel
Brothers Guy and Brad Gilchrist create the beloved <i>Nancy</i> comic strip in her distinct, traditional form of humour and drawing, the style of bold lines and bright colours, poking fun with puns and stereotypes. But, Guy and Brad haven’t spent their time on one strip alone. They also have a number of cartooning projects to their credit, including the creation of <i>The Muppets</i> comic strip and books from 1981 to 1986.
brad • cartoonists • cartooning • comic strip • panel
Hilary B. Price, Creator of Rhymes With Orange
Rhymes With Orange. Hmm. I can't think of anything. Can you? Rhymes With Orange is the innovative creation of Hilary B. Price, putting the spotlight of hilarity on the daily grind. Hilary is the youngest woman to achieve syndication and she is eager to encourage other women to give cartooning a try.
rhymes with orange • hilary b. price • syndication • king features syndicate • youngest woman
Rhymes With Orange. Hmm. I can't think of anything. Can you? Rhymes With Orange is the innovative creation of Hilary B. Price, putting the spotlight of hilarity on the daily grind. Hilary is the youngest woman to achieve syndication and she is eager to encourage other women to give cartooning a try.
rhymes with orange • hilary b. price • syndication • king features syndicate • youngest woman
Mel Gibson Factsheet
Facts, filmography, trivia, quotes, links, etc.
mel gibson • actor • director • producer • movies
Facts, filmography, trivia, quotes, links, etc.
mel gibson • actor • director • producer • movies
Scoop for the Week of Nov. 19th
Shania takes on football? Kidman's in a crunch. CBS isn't 'touched.' All this and more in this week's Celebrity Scoop!
television • trivia • movies • birthdays • celebrity
Shania takes on football? Kidman's in a crunch. CBS isn't 'touched.' All this and more in this week's Celebrity Scoop!
television • trivia • movies • birthdays • celebrity
Scoop for the Week of November 23rd
She's busted for drugs. She's busted for booze. And he's not really him. And so much more in this week's Celebrity Scoop!
celebrities • birthdays • gossip • yasmine bleeth • britney spears
She's busted for drugs. She's busted for booze. And he's not really him. And so much more in this week's Celebrity Scoop!
celebrities • birthdays • gossip • yasmine bleeth • britney spears
Scoop for the Week of November 17th
He called Bush a what? She's too busy to know. She's busy in rehab. And they're busy moving. Find out what's going on in Hollywood. It's time for this week's Celebrity Scoop!
gossip • celebrity • celebrities • celebrity gossip • television
He called Bush a what? She's too busy to know. She's busy in rehab. And they're busy moving. Find out what's going on in Hollywood. It's time for this week's Celebrity Scoop!
gossip • celebrity • celebrities • celebrity gossip • television
Language of Song and Dance
How can you interpret the music through dance when you don't even know what the lyrics are saying? Here's how to learn more about the songs you use.
belly • dance • belly dance • bellydance • dancing
How can you interpret the music through dance when you don't even know what the lyrics are saying? Here's how to learn more about the songs you use.
belly • dance • belly dance • bellydance • dancing
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