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Ya Gotta Make Your Mark on the World! (Or At Least on Paper, eh?)
If you are a teacher, a homeschooler, a writer, or an artist (or someone who just wants to make a MARK on the world), this lens is dedicated to you and should give you many moments of browsing for that perfect marking tool. Be sure to visit regularly--because the selection of pens, pencils, and markers is set to change weekly!
From the first time a caveman used a piece of charcoal to make pictures and paintings and other marks on the wall of his cave... then the Babylonians making their marks on wet clay tablets with their stylus... the Mayans and Aztecs carving their calendars ... then the Egyptians covering the walls of their temples and buildings with heiroglyphics... and the American Indians carving their petroglyphs--including Kokopelli on their cave-dwellings and rocks around their encampments... to the Chinese calligraphy... these marks on a "medium" were the precursors to printing presses, moveable type, and the early books that were mass produced. Which, after a while provided such that everyone could learn verbatum what was in the author's mind. (This, of course, is assuming that the person seeing the marks could READ the marks, right?)
In any case, even though we now have computers and word processing applications (software) (or, for those in the "dark ages", typewriters), we still must sometimes resort to using a pencil, a pen, a marker, or even a piece of chalk or charcoal to capture some thoughts. We keep a pad of paper or a journal in our car or in our backpack or in our purse--for those off-moments when we need to jot a note or sketch an image or make a rough plan.
Pen and Pencil Inspirations...
If you dig around in this module long enough (by clicking on one of the items), you'll find something related to pens if you use keywords within the site once you get there!
Pens, Pencils, Markers.... You Use Them to Make Marks!
I've been writing since I was old enough to hold a color crayon. I really got into it during my elementary school years. So much so, that I've been a professional writer (and photographer and editor) for the past 26 years. And for some of that time, I was an English grammar and composition teacher.
Just because I used to teach English grammar and composition does not mean that I believe that you should begin teaching this stuff right out of the starting gate when a kid is just learning how to write. Nope. Let the kid get some volumes of writing first.... and then give a little "constructive criticism" after the kid has written some stuff. Discuss some books that the kid finds interesting--either because of the plot, characters, or setting. Then compare the kid's work to the kid's favorite book's writing... gently, of course. There are other ideas out there...
Pen, Pencil, and Marker Mania!
Triangular Pen/Pencil Grips
Soft triangle grips slip over pens and pencils to more...1 point
ERGO SOF PENAGAIN PENS BLUE
The patented line of PenAgain pens are ergonomical more...0 points
Bamboo (Small) Pen Tablet with Pen Only
With the natural feel of pen-on-paper, Bamboo plug more...0 points
ERGOSLEEK METAL PENAGAIN PEN, CHROME
ErgonomicMetal Ball Point PenRetractableComfort Gr more...0 points
Vintage Dark Walnut Wood Color Dual Layer Pen Display Storage Case Chest Holds 16 Pens
This quality dual level unique vintage dark walnut more...0 points
TWIST N' WRITE PENAGAIN CHILDRENS PENCILS, 4PK
TWIST N' WRITE PENAGAIN CHILDRENS PENCILS, 4PK0 points
Zebra Z-Grip Disposable Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Black Ink, Dozen
Soft, comfortable rubber grip. Ink color matched a more...0 points
Picopad Wallet Notes w/Pens & Refill Notes, 3 Pack
The PicoPad is a credit card-sized writing pad tha more...0 points
Varieties of Pens, Pencils, and Markers.... what's out there....
How do you get a kid interested in writing? (Well--here's a hint: You don't bore him to death with the grammar of conjugating verbs and things like predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives and adverbial phrases!) Nope. You let the kid have FUN with his marker. And some paper (or cardboard). And how do you do that? Nowadays you can get pens that are shaped as fish, action heros, lizards, submarines, and spaceships. You can get pens and pencils that look like twigs or have images of Disney characters, Looney Tune characters, or other pictures on them. You can get pens that are topped with Troll dolls, Barbie dolls, Transformers, and bugs. You can get pens and pencils that are way oversized (huge, in fact) and you can get the miniature ones that fit inside small notepads or pockets.This variety gives the act of writing or drawing a sense of adventure and wonder... and fun. And I don't think it matters whether the writer or artist is 8 years old or 80 years old.
Penning by the Bay... eBay, that is!
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Pen and Pencil and Marker Links...
- Pens From Heaven on MySpace
- Interesting discussion and display of a wide variety of pens.... Pens from Heaven...
- Fish Pens...
- Well... if you decide you can't write, you can always attach a hook to them and go fishing! They might make interesting bait for a large-mouth bass.
On second thought, stick with the writing--sooner or later you'll come up with a fish story! - More Fish Pens....
- Well hey... I got a degree in biology and was working on a degree in Marine Biology ... so a fish that enables writing is a good idea, right?
- Critter Pens.... Fish, Birds, Mammals..
- This site has all sorts of interesting pens... carved from wood... with the ink cartridge insert. A fun assortment of critters for inspiring young writers!
- Novelty Pens... all shapes and sizes
- Some of these pens, pencils, and markers have removable toys on top, interesting shapes and colors... such an assortment of writing instruments to keep kiddos inspired with their creativity!
- Space Shuttle Pens...
- You need Space to write? These markers, pens, and pencils have a bit of space to inspire young astronauts with their words...
- PensXPress... Carabineer Pens
- Pens you can attach to a belt or belt loop... helps to be available when the writing urge occurs!
- Bizarre Pens... and Markers..
- Banana-shaped pens, potato (?) shaped pens, huge-oversized pens, Egyptian motif pens (when you want your mummy helping you with your writing?), pens that look like sticks, and so on... really nutty stuff...
Ya Got a Pen, Ya Got a Pencil, Ya Got a Marker. Now You Got to Learn How to Use It!
Or do you? Just MAKE MARKS! And Go For It!
Family Writes: Parenting With Pens, Pencils And Pc's (Capital Ideas) by Joel Epstein
Clinical psychologist Joel Epstein teams up with h more...1 point
LeapFrog Leapster® Educational Game: Mr. Pencil's Learn to Draw and Write
Mr. Pencil's Learn to Draw and Write is a fun new more...0 points
Zebra Z-Grip Disposable Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Black Ink, Dozen
Soft, comfortable rubber grip. Ink color matched a more...0 points
Collecting Pens? Even when the Ink Runs Out, They Are Still Fun!
(even better, when you can refill them!)
I also keep extra pens in a drawer (actually more than one drawer) in my desk--as well as a drawer in the kitchen (where we also keep the phone book and an additional notepad). And some pens on the dresser (for when I'm off to work)--I keep a few in my shirt pocket.
You, see, not only am I an editor/writer--I love the feel of the pen as I write. I like pens and pencils. I like watching the marks appear on paper. It's even more fun when someone else reads the marks and forms the same words in their mind--such that we now share the same thought. Totally cool. And... it's fun to have a variety of pens and pencils (and also convenient so that when one runs out of ink, you have a quick replacement ready).
Ya Can Pen a Note Here, but Keyboarding Something is Always Welcome!
Evelyn_Saenz wrote...
The Stars are shining down on you with virtual blessings for such a creative lens.
Posted February 16, 2008
CollectorsCottage wrote...
Nice lens, 5 stars. I'd love to see more here about pens as collectibles. Welcome to the Collector Clubs group!
Posted February 03, 2008
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