Yes, Even Shakespeare Can Be a Mirror

Yes, Even Shakespeare Can Be a Mirror | Heritage Mom

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I've found this simple strategy to be one that works extremely well for my family, and in fact, my kids find Shakespeare to be very accessible and enjoyable.

I can't even believe I just said that.

It's true though. And it's further proof that children often buy into what they hear other people say before they have the opportunity to form their own opinions.

My kids don't know that many people consider Shakespeare to be "hard" or "boring." I didn't say anything positive or negative about him when we picked up the first book. I let the work and our process speak for itself.

At first, I wasn't sure what would happen, but if I had had to place a bet back then, I would've expected them to hate it. Why? Because I hated it when I was in school.

Well, I was totally wrong, and I'm glad I knew enough to keep my mouth shut. For once. {smile}

Normally, this would be the end of this post, but you all know me better than that. I take every opportunity to look for ways to relate our studies to our culture in order to offer mirrors to my children. And I suspect that could be part of why they feel that Shakespeare is for them.

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