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When Mother Reads Aloud

Books, Christian Parenting Books, history, homeschool, Homeschool 101

When mother reads aloud, the past
Seems real as every day;
I hear the tramp of armies vast,
I see the spears and lances cast,
I join the trilling fray;
Brave knights and ladies fair and proud
I meet when mother reads aloud.

Knights Charging by MiguelCoimbra
Knights Charging
by MiguelCoimbra

When Mother reads aloud, far lands
Seem very near and true;
I cross the desert’s gleaming sands,
Or hunt the jungle’s prowling bands,
Or sail the ocean blue.
Far heights, whose peaks the cold mists shrouds,
I scale when Mother reads aloud.

Franz Huenten (1822-1887) - Shipping off Ostend
Franz Huenten (1822-1887) – Shipping off Ostend

When Mother reads aloud, I long
For noble deeds to do-
To help the right, redress the wrong;
It seems so easy to be strong,
So simple to be true.
O, thick and fast the visions crowd
My eyes, when Mother reads aloud.

William Travis at the Alamo
William Travis at the Alamo; 1953 painting by Ruth Conerly

{Author unknown}

This poem beautifully describes our homeschool style. Reading great books together, on comfy couches and chairs, or on the living room floor, or sitting outside with a cool breeze, history comes alive and is the most exciting part of the school day. Heroes from history are the best heroes a kid could have. 

See my book lists for tons of good read-aloud recommendations!

 

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  1. Kendall says

    August 30, 2016 at 8:54 am

    It’s so important to read to and with our kids. I find that when I’m slack on the reading, Monkey Boy and I tend to struggle a bit more. When we’re reading a little every day, we struggle much less. Also, I have visions of reading longer more in-depth stories with him as he ages! 🙂

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    • Nicki says

      September 19, 2016 at 4:33 pm

      It’s funny how a little time with Mom and a story every day makes the whole day so smooth! I’ve been reading with my kids forever, and yes, we read longer, greater books now. It’s so nice, and it’s something we all look forward to.

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  2. Kristin McCarthy says

    August 30, 2016 at 9:37 am

    You are such an amazing poet! I could never. Job well done mama 🙂

    #happynow

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    • Nicki says

      August 30, 2016 at 1:16 pm

      I’d love to take credit for this, but I can’t! It’s just “anonymous.” But isn’t it wonderful!?

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