Your Own "Adventure in Odyssey"
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Parents: Some Helpful Hints for Using "Adventures in Odyssey" Cassettes
"Adventures in Odyssey" was
created to bring families together for a time of entertainment and learning.
Each program was originally written for children between the ages of 8 years
and 12. We encourage parents to listen to the cassettes in advance to be
sure the subject matter is appropriate for younger listeners. May we suggest
a few ways you might use "Adventures in Odyssey" cassettes?
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For Family Discussion
Ask questions that will encourage children to talk about their
feelings or their understanding of what they just heard. Use the time to
communicate your own thoughts about the episode's subject matter.
Occasionally, the principles taught may differ from your own views on a
particular subject. We encourage you to use this as an opportunity to
teach your young listeners what you believe is right.
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For Travel
Listeners have written to tell us how much they and their children
enjoy "Adventures in Odyssey" stories while driving to and from school,
church, activities and, especially during long vacation treks.
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For Bedtime
Many parents have found "Adventures in Odyssey" cassettes to be
ideal for children as a "wind down" time before bed.
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For Church
Sunday school, children's church and vacation Bible school teachers
have discovered "Adventures in Odyssey" tapes to be helpful in the
classroom. With proper planning, the theme of an episode may coincide
with the day's lesson or it can be used simply for its entertainment or
discussion time value. We've even heard that "Odyssey" tapes are being
used in public schools!
This
article originally appeared in "The Odyssey Times," a
special fictional newspaper produced by Focus on the Family to promote
Adventures in Odyssey.
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