tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post1181848145605756956..comments2024-03-28T05:34:42.670-05:00Comments on MAKE MINE MYSTERY: Giving Something BackMorgan Mandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-33599435278032712622010-11-16T22:07:23.791-06:002010-11-16T22:07:23.791-06:00Morgan, the class doesn't need to tie in with ...Morgan, the class doesn't need to tie in with your book. Just the fact that you are there to share some insights is well worth it for any age group. <br /><br />As a pilot or author, I have spoken at DARE graduations, talked to kids who were considering dropping out of high school, talked to Scouts, and taught grammar school classes, nd the only thing that mattered was being enthusiastic and positive.<br /><br />If our country is to survive, we must energize every kid about the importance of education. Please give it a try.Mark W. Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05127689413680147200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-37365287488214522492010-11-16T18:26:19.243-06:002010-11-16T18:26:19.243-06:00I'm not so sure I'd be that great with the...I'm not so sure I'd be that great with the little ones until my book about my dog, Rascal, comes out. I could give it a try with the older school kids, though, and college age.<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://morganmandel.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-919117273997852762010-11-15T14:55:07.406-06:002010-11-15T14:55:07.406-06:00Jean, while it's easy to identify talented kid...Jean, while it's easy to identify talented kids early on, there are plenty of kids who bud later. Either way, the principle is the same -- ignite their imagination while they're young and who knows where it will lead? I've always believed you can do anything you put your mind to.Mark W. Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05127689413680147200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-28503862142113934652010-11-15T10:18:17.107-06:002010-11-15T10:18:17.107-06:00So true, Mark. I once taught in the Poetry in the ...So true, Mark. I once taught in the Poetry in the Schools Program at the elementary level. I'd usually start with a silly poem about an elephant who tried to use a telephone and then asked the kids to write about various animals using household appliances. They found it a fun exercise and came up with some very imaginative stories. You can tell early on which children have writing ability and it's important to encourage them to use their imagination, which have been dulled by TV and video games.Jean Henry Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146960738692672013noreply@blogger.com