mhg Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Looking for some good memorization suggestions for my K'er but would like to hear any/all suggestions for K - 4th to add to the future list as well. I'm mainly looking for poems, quotes, creeds, prayers, practical education stuff (helping verb lists, tables, etc.), and really any suggestions other than Scripture as I have that covered. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I think that Plaid Dad's Living Memory is one of the best resources out there for memory work suggestions. We've barely scratched the surface of it, it is so rich. I can't recommend it enough. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 pronouns, prepositions, 8 parts of speech, definitions of the 8 parts of speech...this were a blessing to already have the knowledge of these when we hit in it our grammar books...she breezed through those parts all because she knew them and was familar with them. I am having my K'er memorize these starting this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerrie in VA Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I agree in memorizing the 8 parts of speech and their definitions. Know the verbs of being/linking verbs and how to distinguish them from helping verbs Don't worry about memorizing very long list of prepositions but, instead, identify the prepositional phrase as starting with a preposition followed by an article and noun and describes position/location and you can go back and confirm if a word is acting as a preposition Memorize 30 Days Hath September to determine how many days in each month Start becoming familiar with the time line and memorizing some of the major events in the different periods of time and allude to those as they learn of new events Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy2BeautifulGirls Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 How about the list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) . Edited July 12, 2022 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_JWM Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) I decided to learn the Declaration of Independence just for fun, and it's totally cute when my not-quite-6-y-o chimes right in! She asks me to recite it all the time; she says it's like listening to a story. It's just fun to memorize anything - I think poems, especially. I do second Andrew Campbell's memory work book; it's really nice to have so many things in one place. Edited June 23, 2011 by Mrs_JWM Added info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonibee Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Math facts, math facts, math facts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 My son has really liked learning some popular poems. His favorite one so far has been Robert Frost's "The Pasture," but he also memorized "A Time to Talk" just for fun. Scholastic published a series of poetry books aimed at kids (i.e. nothing too morbid), and DS loves them. We have Langston Hughes, Emily Dickenson, Robert Frost, Carl Sandburg, and Edgar Allen Poe. I'm not sure if there are more or not. Anyway, that's where he picks his poetry to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Bee Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 This is a neat book. I directed you Tina Gilbert's page because I couldn't seem to get back to the original file on lulu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jujudalu Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Living Memory looks like a great resource. Thanks for posting it. Julia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhg Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 I think that Plaid Dad's Living Memory is one of the best resources out there for memory work suggestions. We've barely scratched the surface of it, it is so rich. I can't recommend it enough. :) Thanks; this looks great! I'll definitely order this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacie Leigh Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I memorized some comical poems when I was in Jr. High and I still can't get them out of my head. My kids love to hear them and even my grown sisters request them occasionally, lol... We're dorks. Here's one: REBECCA (who slammed doors for fun and perished miserably) by Hillaire Belloc trick that everyone abhors In little girls is slamming doors. A wealthy banker's little daughter Who lived in Palace Green, Bayswater (By name Rebecca Offendort), Was given to this furious sport. She would deliberately go And slam the door like Billy-ho! To make her uncle Jacob start. She was not really bad at heart, But only rather rude and wild; She was an aggravating child.... It happened that a Marble Bust Of Abraham was standing just Above the Door this little Lamb Had carefully prepared to slam, And down it came! It knocked her flat! It laid her out! She looked like that. Her funeral Sermon (which was long And followed by a sacred song) Mentioned her Virtues, it is true, But dwelt upon her Vices too, And showed the Deadful End of One Who goes and slams the door for fun. The children who were brought to hear The awful tale from far and near Were much impressed, and inly swore They never more would slam the Door... As often they had done before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinannie Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjbeach Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 We use Living Memory. So far we've memorized: math facts, major rivers, mountains, ancient wonders, state capitals, presidents (actually still on presidents), and various science facts. I have a morning routine (a la morning circle time) consisting of prayers, memorization, and read aloud. It's a nice way to start the morning :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyoflearning Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 The Homeschooler's Book of Lists has tons of lists for kids to memorize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyoflearning Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic have fun kids poems to memorize. Also, you could try to get ahold of CC memory work or VP cards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsofpumpkins Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 My dc memorized the books of the Bible in 1st/2nd grade (plus various verses). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsetio Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 There's another free list : grammar stage memorization by Hannah Wilson http://www.lulu.com/product/file-download/grammar-stage-memorization/631808 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchpenalty_2 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Memorizing anything is a boost to the brain. We love Classical Conversations. Lots of great memory work there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 We have really enjoyed Linguistic Development Through Poetry Memorization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NittanyJen Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Schoolhouse Rock songs -- preamble to the constitution among others, and the skip counting number songs "three is a magic number, yes it is.... 3 6 9, 12 15 18... 21 24 27 ... 30!" Poems from the Ancient Rhymes for Ancient Times series! Very cute, and a fun way to remember some history details. Watch carefully for reasonable used pricing on the books so you don't get fleeced. It took me a long time to assemble a set. Jen http://hillandalefarmschool.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. A Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 :bigear: we are already doing scripture, but I'm liking the other ideas suggested a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDO Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Do any of you have suggestions for CDs with songs or jingles with things like months of the year, etc? My oldest is entering first grade, and I'd like to have a few audio options when we are driving around. Thanks for the suggestions in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 :001_smile: I would love to add more memory work to my 1st and 4th graders' schedule I think Living Memory looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyniffrec Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 The Wee Sing America CD is good for memorizing. Also, the Lyrical Life Science CDs, the Song School Latin CD and the FLL companion CD. We use all of these and more. I like Robert Louis Stevenson and Lewis Carroll a lot. We memorize the poems from FLL fairly quickly so I have thrown and couple of those in between. I also like the Living Memory book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy2teach Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 CC memory material is very good. The cds and cards can be purchased without the need to be part of CC group. Check out http://www.audiomemory.com/. We use Georaphy Songs by AMP. Song School Latin by Classic Accademic Prss was a hit with us. In the fall, We will be adding Linguistic Development Through Poetry Memorization, States & Capitals Songs next year. gsetio, thank you for posting grammar stage memorization by Hannah Wilson. I will adding this to our memory material. Also, Living Memory looks great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Twain Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I think that Plaid Dad's Living Memory is one of the best resources out there for memory work suggestions. We've barely scratched the surface of it, it is so rich. I can't recommend it enough. :) Dang, I spend so much money reading this forum!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDO Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Thanks so much for these audio suggestions! This is exactly what I'm looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer2911mom Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 I like the recitation list in the Memoria Press guide. We used the Kindergarten guide last year and I've bought the 1st grade one for this year. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Right now, DD is memorizing The Child's Calendar by John Updike. There are 12 short poems corresponding to each month of the year. I never appreciated Robert Louis Stevenson until I asked DD to memorize a few of his poems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSM-Crissy Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Dang, I spend so much money reading this forum!!! :iagree:Isn't that the truth...Love it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 My oldest is only now in 1st grade, and the twins are only in Pre-K, but I'm glad I have them memorize: a TON of poetry a TON of songs hymns & worship songs books of OT & NT A-Z memory verses seven "I Am" statements of Jesus ten commandments days of creation seven virtues (faith, hope, charity, temperance, prudence, fortitude & justice) seven vices (lust, gluttony, greed/avarice, sloth, wrath, envy & pride) twelve tribes of Israel twelve disciples of Jesus 50 states (USA) Geography songs (world) by Audio Memory (Troxel)--We were at an amusement park today, waiting in line for a roller coaster and the girls were all singing "The Southern Border of the United States" in twangy accents. I said, "Who sings this song while waiting to ride a roller coaster? Who?" And my daughter said (in a twangy accent), "We do, Momma." :lol: Anything from the First Language Lessons CD -- It's not uncommon for the 4.5 year old twins to break out in song at the grocery store, usually singing something normal, such as "The Preposition Song." :001_huh: We get strange looks on those days. We shrug and say, "They're home schooled." Oh, that explains it. We are not up to 4th grade yet, but by the time we get there, the goal is to memorize much, much more -- especially a good part of the Latin grammar forms, more Bible passages, more hymns, more poetry, and a basic historical timeline. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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