I am trying to implement a circle time for my family. I have children who are 11, 4 (though extremely gifted and in 1st or 2nd work), 2 and 4 month old twins. I am trying to be extremely realistic about how short and sweet our time needs to be while finding a way to really work in their hearts.
For all children (infants optional) I would like to include prayers, hymn, catechism, memory verse, memory work, and on days time permits Story of the World. Then my oldest would leave and we would have our break, then have the littles meet again for their learning songs, and would read aloud in the afternoons.
As far as memory boxes go. I have read up on how to file the information once it is retained, but what do I do about all the younger ones coming up? If my 2 oldest know it how will my other three really learn it during our circle time review? Do I throw an older card in with the newer cards till they get it and somehow keep track of who has mastered it? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!!!