I've finally found something that we enjoy -- that really works! -- for memorizing scripture!

I stumbled on the idea of using this Scripture Memory System over at Simply Charlotte Mason.  The system is very simple:

Buy an index card box, a couple of packs of index cards and dividers.  Label the headers:  Daily, Odd, Even, one each for Sunday - Saturday, and then one each labeled 1-31.  You write down all the verses your family already knows, and place them behind individual dividers.  Then, you put the new verse your family is working on behind the "Daily" divider. 

Since nothing else was really working, I decided to give this system a try.  And I have to say, we have been very happy with the results!  Even my 4yo recites the verses as we quickly go through them each day!  We started with our family verse: 

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.  Ephesians 4:32 (NKJV) 

We add about a new verse a week and the kids quickly learn it, just from us pulling out the card once a day and reciting it once or twice together.  By the end of the week, everyone has it memorized!  When it is memorized, we move all the verses back and begin learning a new verse together.   Everyday, we review the verses behind the designated tab (e.g. today is Friday, March 28, so we did our daily verse, then reviewed the verses behind "Even", "Friday", and "28").  Actually, my kids beg to review all the verses, everyday, so we haven't really stuck to the prescribed way of memorizing and reviewing.....we review every verse everyday LOL.

I'm thrilled to think that 21mo Drew will grow up having known nothing else but this "easy, schmeasy" system.  Memorization is now gentle and easy......natural!   The kids know these verses well and will recite a verse spontaneously to fit a situation throughout the day.  It's wonderful!  We spend less than five minutes a day doing this, and the kids are hiding these verses in their hearts!

How wonderful!

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Posted by christlike

Hi from Alabama!
We are going down the CMS list looking for new friends. We are new to the Charlotte Mason Style and the 4 of us love it! We would be very thankful for any help or info you may want to share. My DW (daybydaygrace) Traci and I thank you and may God bless you!

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Posted by JandRlearnathome

Ahh, that sounded complicated the first time I read it, but now I reread it this morning and see how simple and easy it looks! Amazing what a cup of coffee will do for your perspective! LOL Thanks for sharing!

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