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A friend just sent me this link to a free download from Andrew Pudewa. I have not listened to it yet but from what my friend says, it sounds awesome.
I would love to hear what you all think.
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I listened to a CD of a talk by him once, and what really struck me was his discussion of children needing fairy tales, superheroes, etc as these stories help them process real-world difficulties. Sorry, I wasn't taught to narrate, so I'm probably missing lots here, but what I really remember was, while listening to him, recalling friends & I playing superheroes during a particular difficult time in my childhood. I hadn't realized then how important that play was, but it made me less concerned about my oldest DS, who was then doing a lot of similar play - especially since he was dealing with the concept of divorce (I think there were 3 divorces going on amongst our relatives & we hadn't had any during his life previously) as well as a beloved cousin who has some behavioral issues. So, it was helpful to me to not reign in some very important play acting and rereading of favorite books at that time.
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Inspired by Andrew Pudewa's talk, Sarah recently shared some of her thoughts about the moral imagination on her blog. I am hoping to read the book that she mentions.
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I am convinced that fairy tales are more than just fanciful diversions as well. I just found this quote and am I think it applies well here:
"When you read a great book, you don't escape from life, you plunge deeper into it." -Julian Barnes
I'm just starting up Bruno Bettleheim's famous Uses of Enchantment: the Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales and so far, it's spot on. I recommend it.
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For elementary age children, fairy tales are a fantastic exploration of moral issues and help children really delve into what reality is... indeed fairy tales EXPLORE reality on a deeper level.
(I've not heard the talk, that's just my take on them; I do NOT do any fairy tales of any kind with children under age 5 - and only at 5 if they have a firm foundation in reality --- because then we can truly cull the depths of what fairy tales and the like (Narnia, etc.) can truly do for us.)
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your title reminded me of this excellent article from CERC
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Thank you for the recommendation. I just put it on hold.
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I once read something similar to what you have shared. The author stated that in the younger years the focus should be on stories about real life (Kim Lewis' books come to mind) with some Peter Rabbit, Three Billy Goats Gruff, Three Little Pigs, etc. included. Starting around 1st grade, the child is then ready for fairy tales. I do make occasional exceptions. My four year old really likes King Midas and the Golden Touch and Cinderella, illustrated by K.Y. Craft. She also seems to understand these stories to some degree. I remember my second oldest daughter liking Rumpelstiltskin, adapted by Paul O'Zelinsky, around a similar age.
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Guroian is the author of the book recommended by Sarah. Thanks for the link to the article.
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Montessori observed the inner needs of children in regards to imagination, morality, reality, fantasy tales, etc. It is fascinating what is discovered when we have time for such careful observation (I know I don't have time!) ;)
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