PNTEREST "Super" GRAB BAG!!

Let me say first that I am a 

HUGE FAN of  PINTEREST!

It caters to all tastes.

It is FUN!

It gets you KNOWN!

It can help sell your STUFF!

And it can also offer great ADVICE and GUIDANCE!

http://www.pinterest.com/margotfinke/
 

I have added a BONANZA of pins to the following boards:

SPECIAL NEEDS Board
 

For kids and adults who battle to overcome, subdue, or work around the life altering symptoms of Aspergers, Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD etc.  I was thrilled to add many new pins that tackle all of these problems, as well as offer hope and enthusiasm for the future.

TEACHER/CLASSROOM Board

 

Today I pinned you a big bunch of brainstorming help. Some really terrific ways for teachers to find help,  advice,  and new ideas. You teachers carry a huge responsibility on your shoulders, and you often get a kick in the pants, rather than the bouquet of roses you deserve.  Many kids spend more time with you than they do with their parents.  They look up to you.
Yeah, I know, some of the little !@#% don't.

                                             HEY!  You need all the help you can get, and this board has you covered!

CRITTER FRIENDLY Board 
(from land, sky and ocean)

Calling 

 ALL TEACHERS

These unique and fun bug, critter, animal. bird and undersea pictures could form the basis of a wonderful class project. The most awesome array of critters from every corner of our earth.  Terrific for a class project that lets kids each choose one or two animals to research.  Are they rare? Are they endangered? where do they live?  What do they eat, etc? Then, write an essay on what they discovered about these critters while doing the research.

YUMMY

My mouth actually watered as I pinned some of these luscious and taste tempting goodies!

Talk about every picture being worth a thousand words - some of these pictures were worth 1,000 calories - at least!!  I can see diets flying out the window ASAP.  Only kidding. There are lots of low calorie, low carb, and low fat recipes on my YUMMY board. . . Just no low taste ones!!

And if you still have a moment to spare
( several moments in actual fact!), do visit:

BOOK PROMO SECRETS

PARENTING

Both BOOK REVIEW Boards
FREE SKYPE Author Visits

and TECKIE NEWS 

( It could keep your computer from blowing up. )




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Margot's GRAB BAG

"HEARTBLEED"

 Nothing romantic about this heart!

This is the terrible problem that was an ACCIDENTAL mistake by a programmer several years ago, was not picked up by other code checkers, and now has major sites and providers over a barrel.  Read more about how to protect yourself from Heartbeat on my "TECKIE NEWS and Help" board on Pinterest:   http://www.pinterest.com/margotfinke/

Norton has sent me a link to a site where I can check all my most used web and blog lings to see if they are infected, or NOT with Heartbeat. A 2 second click, and you can reassure yourself about any site:

http://safeweb.norton.com/heartbleed  

TECKIE HELP

I recommend KIM KOMANDO'S daily updates and website for advice on new purchases, scams, virus protection, and everything technical to do with computers and e-readers etc. Her Radio Show is nation wide.

KIM KOMANDO WROTE:

Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse with 'Heartbleed' ... they do.
The "Heartbleed" bug that has floored Internet experts around the world just got worse. Cisco and Juniper, two of the largest network equipment makers, said today that the vulnerability, which exposes encrypted data like passwords, is present in their routers, switches and firewalls.

For a complete guide to  Kim Komando’s "Heartbleed" coverage and help,
click here

MY VIRUS PROTECTION MANTRA

You need super reliable virus protection at any time, plus one other program that sweeps your computer's floor after your protection has done the rounds - just in case!  I have used NORTON for years, and it keeps me safe.  I also have Win Patrol - a nifty little program that among many other things warns me whenever anything wants to alter or add to my Registry.  COOL!!

The main thing for whatever virus protection you use, is to keep the program updated, do regular computer scans, and download the latest virus protection fixes daily.   Keep other programs, like Quick Time, Apple and Microsoft programs etc updated as well.  You can set these things to be done automatically.

Playing ostrich will not stop something bad happening
if you don't do YOUR part in protecting
your computer.

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+ FREE "Sneak Peek" (pdf download) inside ALL my books
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Part 2 - HOOK YOUR "OLDER KIDS" ON SUMMER READING !

Reading is FUN!

You know it - I know it. . .
But can you convince that older kid? 

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Reading is the original
Magic Carpet Ride to adventure!

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Yeah! Yeah!  But this kid left
Magic Carpet Rides behind a lo-o-o-ng time ago.
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Some teens and preteens need
MOTIVATION!

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Others need the RIOT ACT!
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YELLING is useless, mate. . .

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So, how do you HOOK
your child on summer reading?
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A parent must be
SNEAKY, DETERMINED and KID SMART!
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*Note your kid's interests, passions and hates.

*Then, research books that tie into all three.

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*A little lie can work wonders. . . especially if it is about a book that is about to be banned, and you state your child MUST NOT read it.  This only works if you REALLY know your child, and you have chosen the book well.
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* Buy a Kindle Fire (or similar), and state that only those in the family who read ONE BOOK a week get to use it.
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* If he/she has a crush on someone, enlist their covert help. They tell your little darling that reading is COOL, SEXY and  super RADICAL.

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* If all else fails, bring out the BIG BUCKS!  Think Chinese or South American, and your qualms will fade like a pale sunburn!

Tell your kid that reading can earn money, them extra privileges, movie viewing time,  freedom from certain hated chores, and even MONEY - but only if several books a week are read.
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Enough with the subversive strategy.
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Now for some

 BOOK TITLES 
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Yet I feel so frustrated! 
If I add one more book I fear my blog will EXPLODE!
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So, I have to make do with this tiny sample of what's out there, able to lure your reluctant (aint gona read Mum!)
kid into the Magic Carpet Ride of his/her life!

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I have collected these book reviews and recommendations over many months.  There are hundreds more where they came from
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Click Pinterest Maven
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REVIEW - Cloneward Bound by M.E. Castle.  When Fisher Bas cloned himself, he never dreamed his double, Two, would escape to Hollywood to find the actress he believes to be his mother. High tech gadgets paired with non-stop action appeal to the adventure lover.

REVIEW of "The Spy Game, " a new book by J D Holiday. Recommended!!

101 Chapter books to read to kids while they grow up - SUPER list!

REVIEW -

I was wowed by Taconi and Claude from the first chapter. Margot Finke has written a gripping story that weaves Aussie language and vivid tales of Medicine Men and tribal customs with an adventure that boys and girls won’t be able to put down.

REVIEW - The Farwalker’s Quest - A middle grade adventure that grabs you
and doesn't let go. 

20 First chapter books for early readers ages 5-9: mystery books and detective stories

 

The Raven Boys - YA fantasy. First in a series. I listened to this as an audio book. Wow. A great cast of characters including heroes, anti-heroes and serious villains. The Raven Boys

 

The Ballerina and The Moon - Written and illustrated by Irene Zevgolis. A heart warming story about a passion for ballet and friendships.

REVIEW - Did you know that Julie Andrews is an author in addition to being an actress? My students loved her book, The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles. It makes a terrific read aloud that will keep your students hanging on the edge of their seats! 

Delightful! A wonderful read for any child.
Awesome Agy Wilson is author as well as illustrator. 

REVIEW - Personal Effects - by E. M. Kokie - Why I like this book: E. M. Kokie has written a courageous and beautiful debut novel that is complicated and compelling. She delves deeply into the anger, pain, and grief of a 17-year-old trying to make sense of his brother’s death 

A LOVELY REVIEW for “The Revenge of Thelma Hill,” ( Kindle, Nook, Smashwords etc.) 
by award winning writer Donna McDine. Read REVIEWS on Amazon: 

REVIEW
"Floors" by Patrick Carman - Charlie had his chocolate factory. Stanley Yelnats had his holes. Leo has the wacky, amazing Whippet Hotel. The Whippet Hotel is a strange place full of strange and mysterious people. Each floor has its own quirks and secrets.

 

REVIEW - Beware of the White by Kai Strand.  This new middle grade novel has some intriguing surprises. It is the first in her new series, The Concord Chronicles

REVIEW of "Holler Loudly," by Cynthia Leitich Smith  by New York Times best-selling  author Cynthia Leitich Smith. Cynthia’s fiction is noted for its diversity, humor, lyricism, imaginativeness, compelling action, and mid-to-southwestern settings. Please give this book a try if you have a loud, rowdy boy.

REVIEW-  "Twerp," by Mark Goldblatt - Julian Twerski isn’t a bully. He’s just made a big mistake. He has done something he is deeply ashamed of, something that goes against the grain of his conscience. When he returns to school after a week long suspension, his English teacher offers him a deal. 

Max Elliot Anderson writes awesome books for young boys.
Try any of his books and your boy will LOVE it!!

Debut author Leo B. Kennedy wrote "Devlin and the Greedy Ferret." Leo has written a very entertaining and fast-paced book with quirky and fun characters. He proves that young adults with autism can find success in the world, including the field of children’s literature. His book is not about autism.

REVIEW - Tell the Wolves - Wow. You'll laugh. You'll cry.
You'll get seriously ticked. An amazing YA novel.

40 Banned Books to Read at your Own Risk- GO ON. . . you know you want to!
Your kid will fight you to read these babies.

by Karen Cioffi , illustrated by Aidana WillowRaven -  "Walking Through Walls" is a fantasy chapter book based on an ancient Chinese tale, providing a magical adventure. Fun for children and adults alike.

The Borrowers, by Mary Norton - AWESOME Read!  

Even the most reluctant reader should find
a title here to HOOK their interest.

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