Comments for http://sillybooks.wordpress.com Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:37:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on Mark Twains A’coming… by Lily Chan http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/mark-twains-acoming/#comment-44 Lily Chan Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:01:09 +0000 http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/?p=22#comment-44 Hi, I was recommended your website a while ago but nearly didn't check it out as I didn't link 'Silly' with educational - my mistake! However, checking out some of the stories I am delighted to say that they are FABULOUS and I am most impressed with the writers and YOUR passion in helping young children achieving success in literacy. WOW! Keep up the great work - likewise to your team of supporters. Well done. I am looking for literacy materials that may be appropriate for ESL or EFL learners. Your format - mixture of animation and audio will greatly appeal to readers whose first language isn't English. In Northern Territory, Australia, more than 40% school aged children are Aboriginal with very low literacy. I'd like to find out more about your work. When students submit their stories do you then turn them into animated reading/talking books? What ICT skills are required for that? Do you look for paid work? - if so, what fee? I look forward to hearing from you - let me know how I can support your project. Cheers, lily Hi, I was recommended your website a while ago but nearly didn’t check it out as I didn’t link ‘Silly’ with educational - my mistake! However, checking out some of the stories I am delighted to say that they are FABULOUS and I am most impressed with the writers and YOUR passion in helping young children achieving success in literacy. WOW! Keep up the great work - likewise to your team of supporters. Well done.
I am looking for literacy materials that may be appropriate for ESL or EFL learners. Your format - mixture of animation and audio will greatly appeal to readers whose first language isn’t English. In Northern Territory, Australia, more than 40% school aged children are Aboriginal with very low literacy. I’d like to find out more about your work.
When students submit their stories do you then turn them into animated reading/talking books? What ICT skills are required for that? Do you look for paid work? - if so, what fee?
I look forward to hearing from you - let me know how I can support your project. Cheers, lily

]]> Comment on Mark Twains A’coming… by Adayla S. http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/mark-twains-acoming/#comment-39 Adayla S. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:52:32 +0000 http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/?p=22#comment-39 It is really is a joy that everyone can read your story. The readers can feel what the character is feeling and know what the author as been trying to do, reach others. It is really is a joy that everyone can read your story. The readers can feel what the character is feeling and know what the author as been trying to do, reach others.

]]> Comment on Send Life-rafts…! by Joseph Lupoli http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/hello-world/#comment-34 Joseph Lupoli Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:27:21 +0000 http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/hello-world/#comment-34 It seems to me we have too many critics and advice givers than actual writers. Blog after blog I see a hundred Chiefs to one Indian. Well, I'm one of the lowly Indians. It seems to me we have too many critics and advice givers than actual writers. Blog after blog I see a hundred Chiefs to one Indian. Well, I’m one of the lowly Indians.

]]> Comment on Send Life-rafts…! by Mari http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/hello-world/#comment-33 Mari Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:48:25 +0000 http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/hello-world/#comment-33 Yes, indeed, we love this site. What more can I say, but "More!" Yes, indeed, we love this site. What more can I say, but “More!”

]]> Comment on Send Life-rafts…! by Diana http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/hello-world/#comment-32 Diana Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:47:01 +0000 http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/hello-world/#comment-32 I just learned about your site from my sister-in-law who is a homeschool parent. My sons and I really enjoyed reading the stories on the site. My youngest is going to tell his sixth grade writing teacher about the site. I am not sure how my sister-in-law originally found your site...I spend quite a bit of time online looking for sites that I can use as a classroom teacher and never stumbled across yours. I would talk with your web designer and see about tweaking/adding other keywords to the source so it shows up more readily on searches for children's books, etc. I like Lita's idea of a different theme each month. Another idea would be to offer seasonal/quarterly themes or contests. If financing is the issue I would suggest adding an online store, where you could offer teaching supplies for teaching writing, etc. Also, you could set up a link for donations to the sillybooks.net. Another option would be to do like several of the teacher lesson resource sites, and other types of sites,already do...offer a "premium membership" for a small fee. This could allow members access to special member's only content, or some other type of incentive, such as viewing with no ads. Diana I just learned about your site from my sister-in-law who is a homeschool parent. My sons and I really enjoyed reading the stories on the site. My youngest is going to tell his sixth grade writing teacher about the site.

I am not sure how my sister-in-law originally found your site…I spend quite a bit of time online looking for sites that I can use as a classroom teacher and never stumbled across yours. I would talk with your web designer and see about tweaking/adding other keywords to the source so it shows up more readily on searches for children’s books, etc.

I like Lita’s idea of a different theme each month. Another idea would be to offer seasonal/quarterly themes or contests.

If financing is the issue I would suggest adding an online store, where you could offer teaching supplies for teaching writing, etc. Also, you could set up a link for donations to the sillybooks.net. Another option would be to do like several of the teacher lesson resource sites, and other types of sites,already do…offer a “premium membership” for a small fee. This could allow members access to special member’s only content, or some other type of incentive, such as viewing with no ads.

Diana

]]> Comment on Send Life-rafts…! by ZMaleki http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/hello-world/#comment-29 ZMaleki Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:25:50 +0000 http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/hello-world/#comment-29 Keep this website rolling! It is a wonderful, wholesome, full of spice place for kids to share their writings! Sillybooks rules! Keep this website rolling! It is a wonderful, wholesome, full of spice place for kids to share their writings! Sillybooks rules!

]]> Comment on Send Life-rafts…! by Molly http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/hello-world/#comment-28 Molly Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:27:44 +0000 http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/hello-world/#comment-28 Thought I'd let you all know that I've linked your site on my contest chart at www.homeschoolwriters.com. Hopefully that will help generate more traffic! You have a great contest! Thought I’d let you all know that I’ve linked your site on my contest chart at http://www.homeschoolwriters.com. Hopefully that will help generate more traffic!

You have a great contest!

]]> Comment on Send Life-rafts…! by Lita Paczak http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/hello-world/#comment-22 Lita Paczak Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:55:27 +0000 http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/hello-world/#comment-22 I have enjoyed the writing, the artwork, the stories offered, and the songs that want to come home with you! I see Sillybooks become more, something along the lines of "Sillybooks: Reading, Writing, Responses, Respect!" This is the only site I've found that offers all that but does it in such a dignified way that some people don't recognize the prize that is intrinsic to the site. Depending on the readers' responses, it might be interesting to see if having a different topic for inspiration each month would keep interest in students interested in researching and writing unusual pieces, waiting to see what would be next. One suggestion could be: September : "Sillybooks -- songs, sea chantys, and stories." "February" could be "fun, frivolity, foods, unusual friends." Students could paint a picture, write something inspired by the topic chosen, and some illustrations specifically designed to lead the child into the secret room. Now what would work for January, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, and December? Who has an idea. I know that I have an original song that uses almost all of the sight words for first and second graders. It cold be useful for those who have trouble using phonics to reinforce the learning of reading through song. That might be fun. I also have a song that uses an animal connection to teach the value of music notes and reading at the same time. Both songs use familiar folk melodies. Anyone interested? Sillybooks forever! I have enjoyed the writing, the artwork, the stories offered, and the songs that want to come home with you! I see Sillybooks become more, something along the lines of “Sillybooks: Reading, Writing, Responses, Respect!” This is the only site I’ve found that offers all that but does it in such a dignified way that some people don’t recognize the prize that is intrinsic to the site. Depending on the readers’ responses, it might be interesting to see if having a different topic for inspiration each month would keep interest in students interested in researching and writing unusual pieces, waiting to see what would be next. One suggestion could be: September : “Sillybooks — songs, sea chantys, and stories.” “February” could be “fun, frivolity, foods, unusual friends.” Students could paint a picture, write something inspired by the topic chosen, and some illustrations specifically designed to lead the child into the secret room.

Now what would work for January, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, and December? Who has an idea.

I know that I have an original song that uses almost all of the sight words for first and second graders. It cold be useful for those who have trouble using phonics to reinforce the learning of reading through song. That might be fun. I also have a song that uses an animal connection to teach the value of music notes and reading at the same time. Both songs use familiar folk melodies. Anyone interested? Sillybooks forever!

]]> Comment on Send Life-rafts…! by Adayla S. http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/hello-world/#comment-15 Adayla S. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:43:50 +0000 http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/hello-world/#comment-15 I also think this website is fantastic. I also agree with Cheyenne that you should find a publisher. So many kids enjoy this site and young authors may someday be discovered through it. I hope the joy of this site continues! I also think this website is fantastic. I also agree with Cheyenne that you should find a publisher. So many kids enjoy this site and young authors may someday be discovered through it. I hope the joy of this site continues!

]]> Comment on Send Life-rafts…! by Cheyenne Schroeder http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/hello-world/#comment-14 Cheyenne Schroeder Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:40:20 +0000 http://sillybooks.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/hello-world/#comment-14 I think this is a great website. What I would do is look for a Publishing Company. After I found one I would give them a list of things that make this website a learning tool for blooming authors. Then I would go on about how "funding" SillyBooks will benefit them. Such as publicity, a new appeal to the young adult readers, more children interested in them the more Parents interested in them, and etc. The hard part will be coming up with a "good" trustworthy company who will listen to your plite. Good luck! I think this is a great website. What I would do is look for a Publishing Company. After I found one I would give them a list of things that make this website a learning tool for blooming authors. Then I would go on about how “funding” SillyBooks will benefit them. Such as publicity, a new appeal to the young adult readers, more children interested in them the more Parents interested in them, and etc. The hard part will be coming up with a “good” trustworthy company who will listen to your plite.

Good luck!

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