2019 Workshop Talk | 44:58 | K-6, Teacher & Classroom, General Classroom
Summary
“Once upon a time . . . ” Fewer phrases can spark such instant interest as this familiar story opening. Story- telling is a primary mode of input for our littlest learners. But how do you decide which stories are worth being told? How do you present a story so that children learn to comprehend the elements without dissecting the story into lifeless bits? How do you choose books that tell the truth in a world full of mediocre children’s literature? This workshop is an interactive, hands-on session. You will see demonstrations of read-aloud techniques, and come away with a grid for selecting and reading life-giving stories with your youngest learners.
Speaker
Gretchen Geverdt loves stories, science, children, and teaching . She began teaching elementary students in 1989 and has taught in co-op, private, and public schools . She currently teaches kindergarten enrichment and Latin at Rockbridge Academy in Maryland. Gretchen is married to an English major who now does statistics for a living. They have two high school sons, both at Rockbridge. Gretchen's hobbies include meeting strangers, walking Jack—her family's Portuguese Water Dog, teaching foundational truths, and baking almond flour cookies.
Additional Materials
The Association of Classical & Christian Schools presents Repairing the Ruins, the ACCS annual conference, copyright ACCS. You may make additional copies of this recording for use by your school but please do not sell any copies of the recording, or post it on the internet.
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