338. Narration: It’s Out of This World!

338. Narration: It’s Out of This World!

From Brave Writer by Julie Bogart and Melissa Wiley

May 6, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

This episode explores the art of narration and its importance in children's learning and expression.

What if your child’s long, winding stories are not a distraction from learning, but the very foundation of it? In this episode, we explore the art of narration: the natural ability children have to tell what they notice, remember, imagine, and understand. Inspired by Charlotte Mason and the astronauts of Artemis 2, we look at how vivid description, precise vocabulary, metaphor, and careful listening help kids turn experience into language. We also talk about oral narration, written narration, jot-it-down practices, observation, public speaking, and why parents can become a child’s own Mission Control. Listen in, and let’s learn how to say: Copy kid joy! Resources: Learn more about Brave Writer’s Worldbuilding class and other enthusiasm-sparking online classes! Explore NASA’s “Observe the Moon Like an Astronaut” activity Find our favorite readalouds and nonfiction in the Brave Writer Book Shop Brave Writer class registration is open! Visit Julie’s Substack to find her special podcast for kids (and a lot more!) Purchase Julie’s new book, Help! My Kid Hates Writing Find community at the Brave Learner Home Learn more about the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programs Start a…

People in this episode

Hosts: Julie Bogart, Melissa Wiley

Topics covered

  • narration
  • learning
  • storytelling
  • Charlotte Mason
  • public speaking
  • writing

Keywords

  • narration
  • learning
  • storytelling
  • Charlotte Mason
  • public speaking
  • writing
  • education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NASA, Brave Writer, CTCmath.com

Products: Help! My Kid Hates Writing

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