Kim in SouthGa Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I was just going through the memory work section of WTM (old edition) and it suggested kids as young as 4th (and possibly 3rd) memorize the whole Declaration of Independence. Does anyone do this, and what are the benefits? We do a lot of poems and Bible memory work, but haven't really memorized anything else. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Yes! We memorized it up until the point at which the grievances are listed. Do it line by line, and even my 2nd grader, at the time, was able to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzannah Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I had hoped to in 4th grade, but we ended up just doing the preamble up to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." We also memorized the subject of each of the constitutional amendments, but didn't do it word-for-word. Maybe we'll do the whole DoI next time around. Good luck!:patriot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Yes, I have them memorize it entirely when they are four. I videotaped my youngest reciting it, as it is just so cute, and I put it on YouTube: Declaration of Independence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in MS Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Yes, I have them memorize it entirely when they are four. I videotaped my youngest reciting it, as it is just so cute, and I put it on YouTube: Declaration of Independence I was really going to question your thinking!!! That was cute!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meredith Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 That was cute! You know, those laughing babies are getting really popular on YouTube! What could be better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmwife Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 My mom taught us part of the preamble by song and I can still recite it word for word (I think!) We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator, with certain analienable rights, and among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I wish I had learned more. What a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 The abeka4 textbook says to give it 6 weeks. I'm trying to psyche myself up for it, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Yes! We memorized it up until the point at which the grievances are listed. Do it line by line, and even my 2nd grader, at the time, was able to do it. Yes, that's what we did, too. Very fun, the kids loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyR Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Hm. How come I keep getting the lauging baby on You Tube ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I started another thread this morning about some great U.S. History freebies from ReadOutLoud.com. You'll find the details in my other post, but basically they are giving away audible downloads of the U.S. founding documents through July 4th. It might be worth it to check it out. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetpal Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 My twins, age 7, memorized the Gettysburd Address in entirety for their recitation class in co-op. Started in January- took 14 weeks as part of 1 hr long class. Thought the teacher was nuts in january, realized she was brilliant in June! 2 entire classes of antsy 6-8 yr olds were able to memorize it. We were amazed. I am a recitation convert! and it was virtually painless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Ds then 7 memorized Psalm 54. Dd then 10 memorized I John 1 and 3 John. And it was painless, too. Kids really can memorize if we just offer the opportunity in daily (or nearly daily) doses of hearing the piece and repeating it. :o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 so he did, up to the list of grievances. I still hear him reciting it. He says he practices it in his head when he's at swim practice. Also Gettysburg address. I loved doing this with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in GA Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 My son also got as far as the first or second grievance. I think it was a good exercise. Hmm. I should see if he remembers it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ccitrini Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Yes, we all learned the entire Preamble to the Declaration of Independence. Even I learned it. If you chant it aloud a couple of days a week, it won't take long to get it memorized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Dd memorized a few sentences (think those preamble words that everyone knows). First she used it as copywork, then I asked her to recite it until she had it memorized. I'll tell you the benefit: she thinks about what the words means and she recognizes them (and remembers what the Declaration of Independence is) when she sees them in writing. It's a wonderful "hook" for her current and future knowledge of early American history. And it was easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I wouldn't have them memorize the harangue part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I started another thread this morning about some great U.S. History freebies from ReadOutLoud.com. You'll find the details in my other post, but basically they are giving away audible downloads of the U.S. founding documents through July 4th. It might be worth it to check it out. Blessings, Lucinda I didn't find your specific post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnieB Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Yes, I have them memorize it entirely when they are four. I videotaped my youngest reciting it, as it is just so cute, and I put it on YouTube: Declaration of Independence When I tried your link is says it was removed by user. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnieB Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I started another thread this morning about some great U.S. History freebies from ReadOutLoud.com. You'll find the details in my other post, but basically they are giving away audible downloads of the U.S. founding documents through July 4th. It might be worth it to check it out. Blessings, Lucinda Could you link to your post please? Also, I tried readoutloud.com and it appears to be a referral page, not a real website that has information? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Yes! We memorized it up until the point at which the grievances are listed. Do it line by line, and even my 2nd grader, at the time, was able to do it. Are you saying that you did the first two paragraphs? Just wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 When I tried your link is says it was removed by user. Yeah, me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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