As part of the Danish course that I am taking now, we have to read a Danish classic. It is a simple book written about a boy who dreamt that he was alone in the entire world. And of course he did things which he would not have been able to in reality. Of course, as we read the story, we had questions on the probability and feasibility of the story from an adult's point of view. But at the same time, I got an idea. Should I try writing children's books?
Honestly, I am very curious to find out how and what do children think about. WHen we were young, we were free from prejudice and structures. Anything goes. Somewhere along the way, we lost that belief in hope and possibility as the adults around us imposed boundaries and structures to protect us and guide us along the path which they think would be best.
What should I write about? HOw should I approach writing ? Or rather, how can I incoporate stories into my teaching so that my students can understand that English lessons are more than just grammar and vocabulary.
Or perhaps I should start by reading all the children's books in the library first? Heeheee.......
Dansk. Palle alene in hele verden. Children's books. Ideas for class activities. Writing and publishing children's books myself....gym....what to write? adventures? appreciating the world? learning languages? social differences?
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