#Cc memory master how to#
#Cc memory master series#

There is nothing more gratifying as a parent than to hear your child quote scripture appropriately (even if it is to remind YOU to be slow to anger 😉 ). My children have even used the scripture in these songs to apply to their daily situations.

#Cc memory master series#

WE LOVE THIS CD series for learning our bible verses! The songs get stuck in your heard and your heart. The next thing we do is sing it! Most memory work can be found in an already made up song. My kids help me make up a lot of our hand motions, which invests the interest in memorizing. The hand motions activate a different part of the brain than just saying something alone does, so it helps the mind retain more. In our family, saying something repeatedly with hand motions is usually the best way to start learning. The three most successful methods of learning and reviewing memory work will be different for each child and every family however, it is important to try a lot of ideas, so you can figure out which ones are best for you and your kids. This has been one of the hugely successful ways we have all been able to commit even long sentences to memory. Present memory work in (at least) 3 different ways. We had an amazing time shopping for these precious children, and learning about the countries where our boxes went. The fun part is, they get to choose what we use it for! This past year our kids chose to use their memory work money to buy toys and items of their choosing for our Operation Christmas Child boxes. Then we will take the money they have earned and will do something for someone in need. (I adapted this idea from this WONDERFUL book !) When the jar is filled up, we will trade them every bean for 10 cents. For example: for every Bible verse that is memorized or every piece of Classical Conversations memory work that is recited, we put bean into a large mason jar. If you set up a reward system up front, they will be able to visualize the things they are working for and are more likely to put all their effort into obtaining it.įor our reward system, we use small rewards every time they remember something and can recite it. Even if it is not a perfect reciting attempt, you can still say, “Whoo hoo! That was an awesome try!”Ĭhildren are also usually highly motivated by rewards. Saying, “Great job!” or “Good work!” or “I am so very proud of you!” goes a long way. I cannot state this one enough! Children need your encouragement and your praise. Reward, reward, reward! Then think about praising and rewarding some more! Do something as elaborate as inviting some friends or family over, or something as simple as having a pizza eating – memory work reciting – celebration! I have found if you call it a party, and toss some yummy food into the mix, the kids always think it is big time fun! 2. You can even throw an actual memory work party. Even little ones enjoy this, and it is AMAZING what they can remember when they are having fun (possibly because they want to hear it over and over so we can dance!). We all hold hands and dance and sing together. My children especially like to do the Classical Conversations timeline song this way. Sometimes we do our memory work while we all dance together. (I know, how rude we are! 😉 ) Even the toddler participates as he claps along in his high chair! Sometimes we sing our bible verse or character quality songs at the table. We like to do our memory work all together. Sometimes this is easier said than done, but with a little thinking ahead – it can be accomplished! We try to make memory work as fun as possible, so it is something that the kids will look forward to instead of dreading. Make memory work into a fun family party! Here are 10 ideas that I have used to help us master ALL of the memory work I have set before my children. So how do you do that as a parent? How do you train them so that what you are teaching is “sticking” or committed to memory long term?

Some of these things will have to be learned and practiced over and over before it sticks forever, but God’s word and the basic facts from their school work can be memorized easily, at a young age – for recall when they need it as they get older. I want their hearts to have HIS words hidden in them, so that it can be a light unto their path and a lamp unto their feet as they traverse through the treacheries of this life.

Most importantly I want them to know God personally, and be prepared to make Him known to the people they are surrounded by.

#Cc memory master how to#

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There are SO many things I want my children to KNOW before they leave our home.