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Squidoo For Kids, By Kids, About Kids.
Isn't it about time that kids get SquidKids? I think it is, so here is my pitch lens for the Squidteam and lensmaster community.
To clarify: I'm not asking for a childproof version of Squidoo. But if Halloweeners have their own SquidBoo would it be too hard to imagine a fun kiddoo template for our lensmasters in training?
SquidKids: Start 'em early!
"Show & Tell" to the whole world
Squidoo is all about sharing your passion for fun and royalties. Can you be too young for that? I don't think so. Kids of all ages love to "show and tell", and Squidoo is the perfect platform for that. It is so easy to put together a themed lens, a child can do it! Why not add little "show and sell" to their repertoire? "SquidKids:
It's like Show & Tell to the whole world!"
Kids on Computers
Around the globe kids are part of the wired world. And as many here could probably confirm, kids of Squidoo lensmasters are eager to try their own little tentacles at lensbuilding. SquidKids are also smarter and more likely to succeed than their non-squidoodling peers! (This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA.)
Kid in Turkish internet cafe
Such a different life than we led at that age.
Jack and Lainey playing on the laptop
Lenses BY SquidKids
Even though you currently have to be at least 18 when you sign up for your own Squidoo account, there are already quite a few kids of lensmasters building their own lenses on Squidoo. (or helping their SquidMoms and SquidDads to build them!)
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Palm Z22
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It looks like the love child sired by Palm and birthed by Apple.
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Time Wasters (Fun Games To Keep You Entertained For Hours)
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How did you end up here? Go away! This is my list of fun links! Go get your own! Just kidding. I've made this list as much for me as anyone else who wishes to bookmark it. So no matter where I am, if I'm sitting there bored, I can come here and cli...
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Ronan
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Currently, I am 5 years old and going to Kindergarten. Although I can already read quite well my writing skills still need improvement. So for now, I will just tell my Mommy what to write. Once I can do that myself I will take over.
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I Want A Pony
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If you want a pony, but can't have one, NOW YOU CAN!
New SquidKids Lenses Additions
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Casey's List of the Most Awesomest Things
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The most awesomest things in life from a soon-to-be, 13 year old girl's point of view. You could call it gift buying guide for teenage girls or you can simply take a look into the mind of one awesome girl and a list of her favorite things.
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Lil' Squid Starly
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Once upon a time there was a squid mommy who spent a lot time making these silly things called lenses. She had two daughters who were very patient with their mom while she was working because they knew she had a dream to become a Giant Squid and that...
More Lenses BY Kids
Without a unifying tag (like squidkids) or other distinguishing mark, it is hard to find lenses by kids. If you know of one please feel free to add it here. Every now and then I will move them to the "Featured" list above.
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Max and Ruby
Max & Ruby is a television series based on the more...2 points
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Make Way For Noddy
Noddy is a toy little boy who lives in Toyland. No more...1 point
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Fun Outdoor Games for Kids
In this lens, are descriptions, rules and tips for more...0 points
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Erin Hunter's Warriors Series - Awesome Books for Kids!
* This lens made by Squid Kid Sarah with the help more...0 points
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Cowgirl Up
Hi my name is Tessa. I am almost 13 years old, hav more...0 points
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Hog Hunting and Barbecue
We hope you enjoy this lens about Hog Hunting and more...0 points
SquidKids can earn some "Pocket Royalty"!
SKids are expensive. Kids love rewards. Squidoo and kids are an ideal combination. Whether you want to instill charitable values, or need some help building the college fund, earning some "pocket royalty" sure helps along the way.Perhaps the SquidPowers could even create the option to designate a tuition fund as recipient of the royalty payments. Similar to the concept of upromise.com. Maybe even team up with them. This would also have the benefit that lensmastering friends and family members could contribute their royalties to a SquidKid's tuition fund.
For those not familiar with Upromise: Upromise is a free service, and by adding your credit, debit or grocery card means that you can begin saving money for college every time you shop at participating retailers.
Saving for College
Squidoo Is Educational
There are many lensmasters who write "Education" on their Squidoo flag. These are just some that seem to be particularly relentless in their quest to bring quality educational lenses to Squidoo.Wouldn't it be fun if their educational lenses had a colorful, playful lens layout that appeals to our squidlings and invites them to explore?
Featured "Educational" Lensmasters
More educational lensmasters
This list is by no means comprehensive! If you know of someone that fits this bill too then please don't throw rocks at me! Just let me know and I'll correct my ignorance.
Squidoo : Lensmaster glossym
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Teaching Your Kids Squidoo
Interested in helping your children build an onlin more...0 points
Squidoo Is Safe For Kids...
Well, pretty safe. In having their own Squidoo portal, we could have some extra safety features build in. For example, we could make sure that Squidoo pages accessible through SquidKids generally don't include R or X rated stuff. Maybe even have an additional rating for lenses specifically for kids, perhaps even by age group.In any case, building a lens on Squidoo or researching lenses for homework is safer for kids than chatting with strangers in an unlit chat room.
Keeping Kids Safe On The Internet
Squidoo Loves Kids
Here's Proof
Stage 1: Squidling - Future Addict Infant
Stage 2: Squidlet - Lensmaster in Training
Stage 3: Squidkin - Kids Already Famous
Future Addict Infant Bodysuit
Even the tiniest of tots can stake their claim with Squidoo.
Lensmaster in Training Kids Light T-Shirt
Even the tiniest of tots can stake their claim with Squidoo.
Kids Already Famous on Squidoo Kids Light T-Shirt
Even the tiniest of tots can stake their claim with Squidoo.
Proposing The squidkids Tag
To help us find more lenses BY kids, please add the squidkids tag to their lenses! Thank you!
SquidKids Pro and Contra
This lens proposes a Squidoo cobrand similar to SquidLit, SquidBids, SquidVids, etc. themed and geared towards kids. Thus the name SquidKids.
Think there's some merit to the idea? If you have an opinion either way please share it.
Once again: I'm not asking for a childproof version of Squidoo. Just a cobrand (or lens template) like SquidBoo, SquidVids, SquidLit etc.
A Squidoo for kids? What say you?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byAye, I'll second that.
mysticmama says:
Love it... I actually suggested this as a co-brand a few month ago during all the debating about if Squidoo in general should be rated G or PG.
Posted November 12, 2009
KarateKatGraphics says:
I've been thinking the same thing. If it's not too difficult to make, a cobrand would be awesome!
Posted May 20, 2009
JaguarJulie says:
Sure, why not? Yesterday at work we were talking about just how smart kids are these days. One woman mentioned her grandson telling her, 'grandma you probably need to delete your cookies ... trust me, delete your cookies.' He was right. The other grandma talked about being ready for her son to connect the peripherals to her TV. And, knowing all about the buttons on the different remotes. Those trip me up!
Posted November 18, 2008
stargazer00 says:
I think it's a good idea to encourage kids in writing and being an entrepreneur. Good idea!
Posted October 28, 2008
Nay, don't need it.
chefkeem says:
It is definitely a wonderful idea to focus more on guiding kids into meaningful activities. However, I agree with lensmaster spirituality on the point that Squidoo is quite simple to work with.
How about a new category "Squidkids"? So they are all in one place and easy to find.
Posted July 07, 2008
spirituality says:
I'll be contrary. I don't see why kids would need a special playground. Squidoo is simple enough as it is, isn't it?
Posted May 29, 2008
Giant Squidkids - A big shirt to fill
This lens donates to the Inner-City Scholarship Fund!
Since 1971, Inner-City Scholarship Fund has invested in the education of more than 116,000 students who live in some of the poorest neighborhoods. Today, 99% of our high school seniors graduate and of these 95% go on to college.
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