Reading & Literature

This document contains guidelines for developing a Christian school library and a reviewer's checklist. Use it, modifying as needed, to foster the values of your school community. Download the guide... Read More

How important is literature in your school's curriculum? How can you lead your students to godliness through poems, stories, and art? How do you select literature that will influence students towards ... Read More

To be human is to hear and tell stories. In this session, we will look at specific elements of storytelling with examples and analysis. 

Describe the ineffable; present the Kingdom of God. 

The oyster’s irritant gives way to a pearl. We’ll focus in this session on locating your story and shaping it in beauty. 

Kindergarten-Grade 1Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site Storytime with the Millers Goodnight Moon The Little Engine that Could Wisdom and the Millers Where the Sidewalk ends ... Read More

What is the value of teaching classic literature to children? Jonas explains that with literature, students connect to reality in a way they might not through other disciplines--and offers extended se... Read More

On a school administrators' email group, Darrell Hershberger posed this question: What makes literature worthwhile? We're working on coming to an answer to this question that will inform our librar... Read More

What are the essentials in teaching children to read and write well? In this collection, Jonas offers considerations on literature, the library, and public reading practices.Download this documen... Read More

View or download on Vimeo Learning to read: everyone is expected to do it, but it won't happen automatically. For some students, it will be far from easy. In this session, learn the principles of p... Read More