How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare by Ken Ludwig

See Inside the World of William Shakespeare by Usborne Books: A nice reference picture book (with lift the flaps!) It gives a brief overview about the life and times of Shakespeare.

My eldest said this was one of his favorite books of the year. William Shakespeare and the Globe by Aliki: Also a good background introduction for kids.It’s a bit longer than the usual children’s picture books (we read it by sections for a week.) The Bard of Avon by Diane Stanley: A beautifully written biography.Here are some of my book recommendations on Shakespeare that are great for children: I believe that learning about the history of artists, poets and writers always helps enrich our understanding of their works. It also helps us appreciate their artistic contributions more. I don’t recommend overly simplified retellings because much of the fun and wit are in the details! 😉 But if you prefer something with illustrations and more easily palatable to the modern day child, you can also try A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories.īut please promise you will try the Lamb’s or Nesbit’s version first? 😉 Get to Know William Shakespeare

Nesbitīoth are beautifully written living booksd. Beautiful Stories from Shakeseare for Children by E.Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb.Introducing the plays as stories is a good way to start.

After all, they aren’t really even meant to be read, but to be seen as plays. I don’t recommend diving in through Shakespeare’s plays head on by reading the books straight. Get a copy here! Introduce the stories through retellings This is the first resource I recommend when somebody mentions teaching Shakespeare. My eldest son has memorized a number of Shakespeare passages (yes, passages, I’m not kidding!) at 6 years old and he thinks it’s great fun (!) I cannot rave about this book enough. I can personally attest to the effectiveness of his methods. “How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare” by Ken Ludwig is easy to read, easy to implement, extremely practical and would you believe it: lots of fun! Here, he guides you through the plays, educates you (the teacher,) and provides you with fool-proof ways on engaging your children. My first recommendation is to get yourself acquainted with Shakespeare yourself. Read “How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare” Sharing with you today some ideas and tips that will hopefully equip you and also give you that boost to introduce Shakespeare to your children! If you feel a little intimidated, I’ve got your back. Teaching Shakespeare can be a little daunting (understatement?) This is especially if you feel like this wasn’t something you were taught well enough of during your school years.īut still, we must! William Shakespeare greatly influenced Western civilization in more ways than you (or I) may ever know.

How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare by Ken Ludwig