Bookish Life
The Imagination Workout
Hey! I’m Andy, and I am the host of our newest episode on the Rooted Minds Podcast, where today we will be discussing How Books Exercise Our Creative Muscles: The Imagination Workout. In today’s age, we have to confront the reality of screen time’s potential to take over our children’s imaginations or totally overwhelm the…
Read MoreCuriosity Through Characters: Learning to Ask Better Questions
We have a new episode on the Rooted Minds Podcast. I’m Alyssa Strauss, and today we’re exploring a topic that’s central to both learning and human connection: teaching curiosity through literature. The Power of Deep Questions Have you ever noticed how some questions just scratch the surface, while others open up whole new worlds of…
Read MoreSpeaking Life & Death in The Magician’s Nephew
Welcome to Rooted Minds, where our family’s love for literature becomes your invitation to discover the transformative power of great books. I’m Betsy Strauss, and along with my family, we’re excited to share our journey through the pages that have shaped our hearts and minds. In our home, books aren’t just stories on shelves—they’re treasured…
Read MoreThe Power of Social Learning in Literature Education
Social learning in literature education is often overlooked in today’s fast-paced educational landscape. However, the power of collaborative literary exploration can transform how students engage with and understand texts, even in a homeschool setting. Creating a Literary Community at Home Here are practical ways to implement social learning in your homeschool literature studies: Expanding Your…
Read MoreI think I can. Lessons in Learning from “The Little Engine That Could.”
Do you remember the gentle chug of that determined little blue engine? “I think I can, I think I can…” Those simple words carry profound wisdom that resonates deeply with the Christian understanding of learning and growth. Just as our Heavenly Father delights in seeing His children develop the gifts He’s bestowed, that beloved story…
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