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YMB #145 Flashback Narration How-tos with Sonya Shafer
Join hosts Pam Barnhill and Dawn Garrett as they revisit a classic episode of "Your Morning Basket" with Sonya Shafer, a homeschooling veteran, speaker, and writer specializing in the Charlotte Mason style of education. In this flashback episode, Sonya shares valuable insights into the power of narration and its role in developing children's personalities and engagement with books. Listen for practical tips for implementing narration, the effectiveness of oral compositions, and the benefits of using living books to foster the imagination.
Key Takeaways About Narration:
- Learn how narration can engage children with books, develop their personalities, and enhance their oral composition, memory, and language skills.
- Understand the importance of grace for both parents and children as they navigate the learning process, emphasizing patience and trust.
- Explore the introduction of different types of narration, such as descriptive, expository, and persuasive, to students at various grade levels, and the stages of integrating these compositions into their education.
- Gain advice on encouraging children's narration skills without over-analyzing, to foster higher-level thinking and a love for storytelling and expression.
For full show notes and a transcript of today’s episode, head to pambarnhill.com/ymb145
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