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From the lens Narration Helps.

Thanks for visiting. I hope that you leave with some new ideas to enrich your homeschool experience. Feel free to share your own great ideas here.

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  • Janiece Apr 27, 2011 @ 6:57 am | delete
    Blessed by a Squid Angel, and featured on "The Best Homeschooling Resources."
  • HarmonyArtMom Jan 15, 2011 @ 6:03 pm | delete
    Lensrolling to my notebook lens and blessing.

    *Blessed by and Angel***
  • TheMedievalNun Dec 14, 2008 @ 3:59 pm | delete
    Wow, what an interesting concept. I recently came across a quote from one of the Greek philosophers (I think Plato) who said that, while the written word had its uses, it was generally to be considered inferior to oration.

    In the middle ages, most people didn't read the Bible, but still everyone knew stories from the Bible and the lives of saints because they were acted by traveling performers (even school children) on many holidays; they were collectively known as the Mystery Plays.

    If you look at the Laura Ingalls books, you will notice that recitation was a major component to their educations. And I think that's because they understood that most (even all) poetry and certain prose pieces (like the Gettysburg Address, or our founding documents) were meant to be read aloud and were written so that they sound impressive--when read aloud.

    Shakespeare is always easier understood when acted by good actors, than read.
  • HarmonyArtMom Nov 13, 2008 @ 10:53 pm | delete
    I love Better than a Book Report! It has been on my shelf for YEARS...I think all four children have worked with that book and I highly recommend it.

    Great lens Jimmie.

    Barb-Harmony Art Mom
  • Cindy K. Jun 15, 2010 @ 12:52 am | delete
    Barb,

    Is this a book that you are talking about? Where can I find "Better than a Book Report"?
  • JaguarJulie Oct 20, 2008 @ 8:10 pm | delete
    Ah, what an excellent learning principle! I think this works well in business as well when one can repeat to the leader or boss what they have heard as a narration. Or to my husband or vice versa! Great job in presenting this concept.
  • LilliputStation Sep 14, 2008 @ 1:24 pm | delete
    Jimmmie, The CM Carnival this month is on narration. I believe it will be out tomorrow.
  • Betsy Sep 8, 2008 @ 2:04 pm | delete
    Thanks for creating this. It is very helpful and I will let my fiends know about it!
  • Traci May 6, 2008 @ 9:19 am | delete
    What a great post! I love the pictures of the diorama and game. Great ideas!! Thank you.
  • LilliputStation May 5, 2008 @ 11:25 am | delete
    This is awsome, Jimmie! Love this lens.

    I just finished one on how I teach my children to read. Stop by and let me know what you think. I'd like some of your honest criticism on it. Melissa

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Jimmie

Hello! I am a homeschooling, stay at home mom who loves to teach, cook from scratch, write (and blog), sew, listen to great sermons, and travel.

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