Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
In the rush of a exciting plot, the lesson of a story can often be buried or forgotten. Wise Compass…
Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
As a parent, you can’t monitor every single word your child reads as they grow older. Your goal is to give them their…
Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
It is common for children’s stories to make ‘breaking the rules’ look like an exciting adventure. Whether it is a…
Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
Modern media often creates ‘anti-heroes’, characters who are made to look attractive and cool despite being selfish, rebellious, or unkind. Children…
Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
Many parents worry that rejecting all legends makes them seem ‘boring’ or ‘strict’, but accepting them all can lead to confusion.…
Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
Legends and folk tales are a rich part of our cultural heritage, but for a young child, the line between…
Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
Popularity can often be mistaken for quality or benefit. As a parent, you want your child to be able to…
Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
It is a fascinating exercise for a child to see how the same basic plot can be told in many…
Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
Many children grow up hearing only one version of a famous tale, which can lead to a narrow view of…
Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
Every famous tale has a root, a culture, a time, and a place that gave birth to it. Understanding the…