Our Experience with Family Audio Adventures
Does your family love audio books?
I wasn't so sure how audio books would go over in my home. I have to admit that I was never much of a fan. My appreciation grew when my daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia. Since her listening comprehension far surpassed her reading level so she found great enjoyment in audio books. Now, my 7-year-old never stops talking and would prefer to play a game or watch TV. I wasn't so sure an audio book would capture her attention. I guess now was the time to find out and there was no better way than with Family Audio Adventures.
Our first experience was on the way to the grocery store. It was short drive but it would give us a taste. I showed my 10-year-old daughter the CDs and let her pick which one to play. Her eyes lit up just seeing the fantastic artwork on the CDs. The choice was made and it was The Dragon and The Raven. As soon as the CD was put in, my 7-year-old protested and wanted to hear some music instead. My other daughter and I looked at each other and instead of saying anything we ignored the request and continued.
Within the first few seconds, I was impressed by the sound quality. As the story began, my daughter and I listened intently. The voice actors were engaging and quite frankly flawless. The story was enthralling and we felt like we could "see" everything going on. Before I knew it, we were in the parking lot. It was at that point I realized two things; 1) We would have been quite content to sit in the parking lot listening longer. 2) My 7-year-old had not uttered a word the entire drive. In fact, it was her who now protested we turn it off to go into the store. Now, keeping that chatterbox quiet and listening is worth the entire Family Audio Adventure set.
What Makes Family Audio Adventure So Fantastic?
Let's start off by saying these CDs were created by former Adventures in Odyssey producers. Most of us are already familiar with the quality of Adventures in Odyssey so we already have a fantastic start. Now add in engaging characters, thrilling adventure, a Christian worldview, and real history lessons. Yes, it is THAT GOOD.
Now check this out from the site:
""Studies show that “listening and learning” with Audio actually improves how a child’s brain works. It’s true. With audio learning, the left hemisphere of the brain gets stimulated in a way that no other learning method can stimulate. This is an education breakthrough!""
Now check this out from the site:
""Studies show that “listening and learning” with Audio actually improves how a child’s brain works. It’s true. With audio learning, the left hemisphere of the brain gets stimulated in a way that no other learning method can stimulate. This is an education breakthrough!""
Read all about that and more here.
WHAT? To think I have not employed the use of many Audio Books. My kids loved every second of these CDs. We still have a few to go but I could not be more excited about adding this into my homeschool.
The next day we listened to Under Drake's Flag. We spent time doing our own research and learning more and before we knew it the school day was over. My daughter looked up and said, "School's over? We didn't even do school." Yes, my lovely daughter, that is exactly what education is about. It is about being truly curious and engaged while broadening your horizons, learning lessons, and appreciating history, within your heart and not just your brain. Real learning becomes a part of you and not a robotic report that you can check off on your "to-do" list.
The next day we listened to Under Drake's Flag. We spent time doing our own research and learning more and before we knew it the school day was over. My daughter looked up and said, "School's over? We didn't even do school." Yes, my lovely daughter, that is exactly what education is about. It is about being truly curious and engaged while broadening your horizons, learning lessons, and appreciating history, within your heart and not just your brain. Real learning becomes a part of you and not a robotic report that you can check off on your "to-do" list.
