Over Christmas we will be travelling to see family. For us this involves time in the car when we will listen to some audiobooks. If it’s the same for you, why not join us in listening to one of these Christmas themed stories?
Children’s Literature
Classics for Young Independent Readers
Lists.
You may have worked out by now that I love lists, so here is another one for you:
Some stories that have stood the test of time and that have been enjoyed in this house.
I would recommend them for independent young readers somewhere in the 6-9 year old bracket. Obviously all children are unique so you’ll need to work out whether they are appropriate for your child – some might be for younger children, some might be for older.
Reading Aloud
Reading aloud is a large part of our day, so I thought I’d share a little of what that looks like for us.
Getting Started with French
This week, over supper, my eldest daughter was describing the building opposite our house. When it came to talking about the tiles on the roof, she called it the “toit” not roof. She surprised herself. The French word had come out first. Isn’t it wonderful when language becomes part of you?!
I love languages and have done since I was small. I am by no means bilingual (if only!) but I was exposed to lots of French and Russian as a child. This went on to influence my subject choices at both school and university and is where one of my passions still lies. To be able to visit another country and Continue reading
Listening to Audiobooks
Audiobooks – don’t you love them?!
I remember listening to them as a teenager for what I thought was a quick way to read set literature texts. I have a clear image of travelling around Thailand and listening to Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov on a walkman – that was called revising! On reflection it was irresponsible and doing neither the country nor the novel justice.
I now love audiobooks for different reasons. Of course they are no substitute for actually all curling up on the sofa reading a story but I can only read so many stories to the children with my own voice, and so they are a wonderful way to supplement our daily read aloud times. Continue reading
CLASSICALLY CURIOUS 