Sites for Mothers

I’m interested in creating a series about how we – mothers – TRULY look after childbirth. This is a series that will probably take a lifetime to complete because anything besides the Hollywood perfect image is seems to be simply unacceptable in the overall culture. Also, I'm learning how to balance being a mother, working, and all of the other details that have now become of my daily routine ... In the process, I found found a few groups that seem to focus on these areas.

dA Mommies is a group of artists who are mothers. I really like this group because it is a wonderful platform for mothers to share their stories, artworks, and get advice about any of the two.

The Shape of a Mother is a site where mothers share images of how they REALLY look – rather than the nip-and-tucked version that is smeared all over the media. A while ago, I submitted an article called “Beauty, Art and Post-pregnancy” – which the above link will forward you to.

Pregnant & Beautiful is a group of artists who focus on women, their bodies, children, and other images. This is a new group that I just stumbled across …

Does anyone know of other groups that are platforms for mothers? I’m also interested in areas where mothers can network with other artists.

BASIC Vocabulary for Students Learning English

This resource is intended for students who are learned English as an ESL/ELL student in the high school setting, an adult student in a community education program, or a student just beginning to learn English as a Foreign Language. All of the resources included in this link are free! If there is an area that you would like to see expanded, please feel free to leave me a note either just below this blog or in the “Reader Feedback” section of http://www.squidoo.com/english-vocab .

Writing 5-Paragaph Persuasive Essays

For students learning how to structure and write a five-paragraph persuasive essay, http://www.squidoo.com/college_writing is the link to use. The objective of this lens is to provide developing writers with ideas how to structure their persuasive essays as well as explain the various parts of essays, such as introduction, thesis statement, topic sentences, analysis, conclusion, and so forth. Also, if there are questions or you would like more information about a specific topic, please add a comment to this blog or in the "Reader Feedback" section at the bottom of http://www.squidoo.com/college_writing add a comment in the section.

Free Resources for the Online Writing Tutor

Free Resources for the On-line Writing Tutor, at http://www.squidoo.com/online-tutor , include links to citations rules and examples of papers using these methods (such as APA, MLA, Chicago …); links to lists of grammar rules and free online tests; and additional links to different types of writing (such as persuasive essays, memos, business letters …)

Common Writing Errors

The page, http://www.squidoo.com/Teachers_cheat_sheet , is developed to show teachers some new common that developing writers in the college setting make. Even though the lens is geared to the developing college writers, it is still very applicable to teachers working in the middle and high school levels.

In this link, there are examples of various types of errors that developing writers and ESL/ELL students make in the college setting, such as in grammar, identifying plagiarism, and other areas of the writing process. Please, feel free to add to add your advice so that other instructors feel that they have the needed resources.

Teaching Links for the ELL/ESL Instructor

This link, http://www.squidoo.com/teaching-links , is a collection of on-line resources for ESL/EFL/ELL instructors. It includes helpful links to free on-line resources, such as how to cite papers, improve listening comprehension, edit grammar, refine pronunciation skills, increase reading proficiency, develop writing skills, foster students’ vocabulary, and other interesting free on-line source. As well, there are examples of books that can be helpful resources to have in the classroom or to use with students. If there is any additional information that you would like added to this page, please send me a note in the "Reader Feedback" section or send me a comment in this blog.

Top Five Highlights in Sichuan, China

Sichuan Providence, China is well-known for its spicy cuisine, panda breading center, and, more recently, the devastating 2008 earthquake. However, most tourists are so busy visiting the well-know sights, that some off road trips are often passed. This page focuses on some of the wonderful sites in Sichuan, China such as Leshan's Gaint Buddha, horse back riding in Songpan, the The Gaint Panda Sanctuaries in Wolong Valley and more. Go to http://www.squidoo.com/Sichuan_China for more details.

New York City’s Commonly Missed Attractions

New York City’s Commonly Missed Attractions, which is located at http://www.squidoo.com/NYC_Sites, discusses sites that most travlers miss.
The Statue of Liberty ... Rockefeller Center ... Times Square ... Central Park ... These are just a few of the common places that people travel when they visit New York City. However, most of the interesting sights are often missed as tourists dash from one over-visited location to another. The city has so much more to offer - especially for those who believe that they have seen it all in NYC. Are you interested in history? The city also has castles? Are you traveling with kids? There are some wonderful attractions for children. How about those who like nature? The city also has many parks that are unknown to many travelers. This lens focuses on some of those overshadowed locations that a well seasoned traveler may be interested in visiting.

Free! Grammar Rules & Quizzes

Do you have problems editing grammar in your own writing? Most writers do! The objective of this page is to provide you with additional information about various areas in grammar as well as FREE online quizzes. ALL of the links at http://www.squidoo.com/esl-links are FREE via the World Wide Web and easy to access. Because this is a page that is evolving, I would like your feedback as well. If there is an area in grammar that you would like additional information, please send me a note at the bottom of the page in the "feedback" section. Once the information is included, I can either email you or check the site often for updates.