creekmom Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I'm so excited to have a memory system that works!! I use the memory box system that is on the Charlotte Mason website. I've given my kids their own timers that they keep in their schoolboxes (Lakeshore Learning has some great ones for drill work). Every day, they set their timers for 5 minutes to review/learn their memory cards (they each have 1 poem, 1 scripture verse, some history items and personal items to memorize so far this year). As they get older, I will probably increase time to 10 minutes each day, but so far, they've learned a lot just doing it for 5! On Friday, we do an oral quiz - and I get out my M&M jar. They get to pick 2 M&Ms for every card they have memorized. They LOVE this part, and it makes Fridays a little more special! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Artemius Academy Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I may have to try the M & M's! Our problem is my lack of knowledge in this area. I am still learning about how to implement memory work and recitation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 That's a great idea (the M&M's on Friday). I really love the Charlotte Mason system. It has been a huge hit in our house, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjcmehl Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 We were doing this a couple of years ago, but stopped for some reason. Will have to implement again. Thanks for the reminder!:D Oh, and just to make sure...you are talking about the Simply Charlotte Mason website regarding their Memory System...correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry Queen Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hmm this is interesting. I like how you have it set up. I did the CM mem box last year but I never got it working well. This sounds doable. Smarties here I come.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabel Lee Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Oh, and just to make sure...you are talking about the Simply Charlotte Mason website regarding their Memory System...correct? :lurk5: I'm wondering which CM site to go to for this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 It's the Simply Charlotte Mason one here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyFourSons Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Thank you so much for the great idea, I was trying to figure out how to do memory work and this seems very "doable." I was wondering, how many things are they memorizing at once? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekmom Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Thank you so much for the great idea, I was trying to figure out how to do memory work and this seems very "doable." I was wondering, how many things are they memorizing at once? The way the system is set up, they are constantly reviewing past cards - so, I have maybe 4-5 cards behind "daily" 2-3 cards behind each day of the week, and we are starting to file some of the oldest cards behind the days of the month. I bought a 4x6 box and cards to use so that the longer items could fit on the cards (poems, etc.). My 5th and 3rd graders have the following for daily each week: a poem, a memory verse, the books of the Bible (we're doing a few at a time), a little history/geography and next week, science. The possibilites are endless - especially since I've slacked off in this area since the beginning of hsing!:glare: It really is "doable" !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLCH Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Another great idea for a newbie, :001_smile: Thanks so much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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