As I explained in an earlier post, I have been reading some classic children’s literature to my two children, now aged 8 and 12 years. They can, of course, and both do read independently, but there’s a particular joy in reading aloud and being read to. Some stories were designed to be enjoyed that way … Continue reading Reading the (Children’s) Classics aloud: batch 1
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Book Review: Young Fionn – Small Kid, Big Legend – reading a thrilling adventure aloud
A lively retelling of an Irish legend reminds me of the joy of reading aloud to my son.
The Creative Act of Reading Aloud – adlibbing as you go
I like to adlib as I read. When we know a book well, I might add an aside – Watch out, So-and-So! – or we quote one of our favourite Mo Willems books – that is really not a good idea. Very quickly, the children have taken over and are warning the characters. We know … Continue reading The Creative Act of Reading Aloud – adlibbing as you go
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