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SUMMARY
Christy-Faith and Anthony Coalfield explore the power of living books in education, especially for homeschooling families. Discover how engaging narratives can spark emotional connections, foster critical thinking, and deepen understanding of subjects like history and science.
ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST
Anthony Coalfield is a homeschooling father of three from Australia. Along with his wife, he embraced living books to inspire creativity and critical thinking in their children’s education. What started as a personal journey to nurture their kids’ curiosity has grown into a business reprinting these resources for other parents. He’s excited to share insights on how living books can enrich any educational approach.
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* Living books provide insights into others' lives and experiences.
* Emotional connections enhance memory retention in learning.
* Living books can inspire creativity and critical thinking in children.
* Teaching history through stories makes it relatable and memorable.
* The goal of homeschooling should be to raise confident, critical thinkers.
* Living books can transform the teaching of various subjects.
* Narration helps children process and understand what they read.
* Old literature can be challenging but is often more engaging.
* Modern living books are also available and valuable for learning.
* Tailoring education to neurodiverse learners is essential for their growth.
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