RAR #243: Why Read Fairy Tales?

Read-Aloud Revival ®

Sarah Mackenzie

Books, Homeschool, How To, Read-aloud, Kids & Family, Teaching From Rest, Reading, Education, Parenting

4.9 • 3.3K Ratings

🗓️ 13 June 2024

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Fairy tales are the stories that shape so many of our childhoods, but they are more than just whimsical tales for children.

They can hold deep, gospel truth and offer profound insight into the Christian life. They have the power to inspire hope, ignite courage, and spark delight in not only our children, but in us, too.

Fairy tales aren’t merely stories, they’re vessels of light in our modern world. They have the capacity to become companions to us, to buoy us along the journey.

In today’s show, I talk about why fairy tales are worth sharing with our families, as they shape our understanding of the world and our own part in it.

Don't miss our brand-new fairy tale book list! Text “fairytale” to 337777 or visit readaloudrevival.com/243 to see the lists. (They’re separated by age groups, and there’s something for everyone!)

In this episode, you’ll hear:

What makes fairy tales “truer than true”
How fairy tales teach children about hope and confronting fears
Why you probably need to worry less about “the weird stuff” than you think, and trust your gut on what your child is ready for

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Find the rest of the show notes at: https://readaloudrevival.com/why-fairy-tales/

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1:46.5	Fairy Tales. Just the mention of them brings to mind images of enchanted forests and talking animals, daring heroes and wicked villains.
2:01.0	They're the stories that form so many of our childhoods, but these stories are more
2:07.0	than just whimsical tales for children. They hold deep significance, and they offer profound insights into the human experience and into our spiritual lives.
2:19.4	Today I want to talk about why they're some of the best stories to read and why they're worth sharing with our kids.
2:26.0	I also want to share a brand new fairy tale book list we've put together for you.
2:30.9	Actually I'll just give it to you now. Why make you wait till later in the
2:34.4	episode? Text the word fairy tale, all one word, to the number 3.377 and I'll send you our brand new fairy tale book list. You can also get it for yourself
2:47.2	by going to the show notes at read aloud revival.com slash 243. Okay, let's talk fairy tales.
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