My students have a stockpile of verses memorized, which allows them to draw insightful comparisons at the drop of a hat, effortlessly quote lines in their own writing and during discussion, and most importantly, venture into the world with a soul strengthened by some of the most beautiful words ever strung together by mankind.
Read MoreSlow, horses, slow, As through the wood we go. We would count the stars in heaven, hear the grasses grow.
Read MoreThis series will focus on the meaning of classic poetry, why children should be exposed to it, and how to go about exposing them to it.
Read MoreCandy does not motivate children to learn. Candy motivates children to want candy.
Read MoreGeneralizations can’t exist without examples.
Read MoreWhile there are things about Roald Dahl’s writing that I find repulsive in a children’s author, there are other virtues in his works that I think make several of them unmissable.
Read MoreDespite their fantasy, magic, and monsters, folktales teach children timeless lessons about the real world.
Read MoreAnne of Green Gables is my favorite book of all time, and as a result, it is the book I find most challenging to teach.
Read MoreHerriot’s stories are joyful tributes to his love for animals, people, and Yorkshire.
Read MoreBy exposing [children to violence] in safe ways at an early age (e.g., through stories), you are helping them to cope when they inevitably encounter it in real life.
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