Join Cindy and David for a chat about the essential nature of poetry and why it's the most important part of any child's education other than Scripture. They discuss the best anthologies to keep in your home's library, how to use those anthologies, how poetry can change the lives of our students, and more.
Anthologies mentioned: The Oxford Book of English Verse, edited by Sir Arthur Quiller-CouchThe Classic Hundred Poems, edited by William HarmonThe Harp and Laurel Wreath,edited by Laura Berquist

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Why Poetry is the Most Important Thing You Can Teach Other Than Scripture

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