Shakespeare: A topic that makes most parents shudder. But with the help of our friend Ehren Ziegler, host of the Chop Bard podcast and longtime Shakespeare expert, we break down why Shakespeare is important and how you can teach it to your kids. (It’s easier than you think!)
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Show Notes
Mentioned in the show
Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb
Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by Edith Nesbit
The Friendly Shakespeare by Norrie Epstein
Time Codes
0:00 Intro
2:55 Why should parents teach Shakespeare to their kids?
10:23 How should Shakespeare be taught?
16:07 What shouldn’t you do when teaching Shakespeare?
23:51 Which plays should families start with?
30:56 Which plays should families wait until their kids are in middle school or high school to do?
31:49 A bit of information on the “history plays”
34:35 What is Ehren’s favorite Shakespeare play?
41:09 What inspired Ehren to start the Chopbard podcast?
48:31 Recommendation of the Week
50:53 Where to find more information on Ehren and the Chopbard podcast
51:38 A bit about Shakespeare’s sonnets
54:25 Closing thoughts
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