The Five J's are huge Tolkien fans (in fact we named our homeschool after Gandalf), so I was amused when I found this article about "How to Teach Like Gandalf." But the article wasn't quite what I expected. It's actually quite thought-provoking.
Author Nick Senger expounds on these five unusual tips, challenging us to be better teachers for our students.
- Visit the library at Minas Tirith
- Choose the best burglar
- Leave them standing at the entrance to Mirkwood
- Face the Balrog
- Refuse the ring
You can read the full article here.