really, I am not kidding.
Let me tell you why? I was wondering if this was really children’s programming or not. Let me back up. We are teaching the kids Spanish. We are learning too of course and are using various methods of fumbling about with it.
We check out children’s books in Spanish at the library and read through them with ease and so I thought that a Spanish DVD looked good for teaching them some more. I was wrong. Not only was it cheesy it had a 20 something model in a skimpy dress and heels “dancing” around in circles while singing the colors in Spanish. Honestly, I gave them about 5 minutes to see if they would move on. Nope they didn’t. Sexy, female in skimpy clothing teaching Spanish words to young children. That’s a winner?!
Well, let’s just say “no me’gusta”.
Bye - Bye
Eugene Peterson has said that being a well read person is as important to your spiritual formation as is, silence, solitude, prayer or any other spiritual discipline. It is a way of letting words shape you, allowing yourself to here the rhythm and cadence of language so that the poetry of scripture can slide smoothly into your soul.
So I have been out and about and found a few good books that I will be reading over the next few months. I want to thank Randi at Let’s just say… for a great beginning. I am pushing past the bounds of just homeschooling “fair” and letting words shape me. I will keep adding to this list as I progress. Let me know some of your faves. I wonder were it will take me? Look around and see if you find something that interests you. This is part of my “soul craft” so come learn with me.
Honestly, I don’t know how I will top this today, but give it a read and see for yourself. This Diva is “off the chains”. She is on my reader now!