I took Norah to see an adaptation of The Jungle Book at Library Park in downtown Waterbury.
This was her first live play and she was a little embarrassed when the actors came toward her in character, but she settled into it all after several minutes.
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On the way to the Jeep she said, "They were really good, really confident. I mean, they just kept going and going and they didn't have to say, 'Um.' even once!" and she also said, "I really liked it. I think I'd like to see it again."
"...the child should have a set time everyday to read for fun. Begin with half an hour for first graders, and build up to an hour of reading time daily... This is an important part of the child's education: it improves his reading skills, teaches him the habit of sitting still with a book, and reminds him that reading is fun... free reading ought to be spent on literature at or slightly below the child's present reading level so that he can simply enjoy himself. The easier reading will help him increase his speed." The Well Trained Mind: The Guide to Classical Education at Home by Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer
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