Comments on: Memorization System Tutorial

By: Lindsey in AL

Lindsey in AL — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:50:46 +0000

We use this system and recently, building off a suggestion on the DHM’s blog, I added a small feature. I found that I wasn’t memorizing as well as the children because I was the one holding the cards while we recited. So I wasn’t reciting as much as reading. Now on the backs of the cards (mostly on the longer passages) I have the first letter of each word written in order. I can still look at the letters if we’re having confusion, but I’m not just looking at the whole passage. For example, the beginning of Psalm 19 “The heavens declare the glory of God…” is on the back as “T h d t g o G…” I find myself getting much stronger in our longer passages and that is a good thing. I can’t have the children doing better than Mom at memorization

By: Cari

Cari — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:46:09 +0000

Another idea, instead of rotating back through the cards every once and a while after the number section is too full, the cards could be placed behind additional dividers (in another box, if necessary). The dividers could be labeled Odd Month and Even Month (for reviewing the verses every other month). Then placed behind dividers for quarterly review (four additional dividers – 1st one – Jan/May/Sep; 2nd one – Feb/Jun/Oct; 3rd one – Mar/Jul/Nov; 4th one – Apr/Aug/Dec). Next dividers would be for semi-annual review (six additional dividers – Jan/Jul; Feb/Aug; Mar/Sep; Apr/Oct; May/Nov; Jun/Dec). Annual review would come next with dividers labeled with the months of the year (Jan; Feb; etc). And last, if you want to wait this long between review, there could be two final tabs labeled Even Year and Odd Year.

Sounds like we think a lot a like, but for me, if I just move some cards out of the box, they are most likely to be neglected or lost and not reviewed further!

Love your website and “meeting” a kindred spirit. Thank you for sharing your heart and ideas with others. May God richly bless you and your family.

For His Glory,

Cari Dierking

By: Rita J

Rita J — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:20:54 +0000

This is so perfect right now! We’ve been beginning memorization and I felt adrift and confused about how to organize myself. Thank you!!

By: Dawn@OneFaithfulMom

Dawn@OneFaithfulMom — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:24:09 +0000

I just found this and am saving it in Favorites so I can get my supplies ready! Thanks!

By: Stephenie

Stephenie — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:43:59 +0000

I just want to tell you how nice it is that you have already worked this out, which makes it so easy for us to jump in and start. This is just the right system for us and I thank you so much!!

By: Teaching Bible: 4 Moms | Raising Olives

Teaching Bible: 4 Moms | Raising Olives — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:32:24 +0000

[...] We spend time memorizing Scripture every morning at breakfast. (We use this memorization system.) [...]

By: Daily Bible Reading | Raising Olives

Daily Bible Reading | Raising Olives — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:21:46 +0000

[...] about our Bible memorization system, or check out my other categories listed just under the header picture. Series [...]

By: Homeschool Greek | Raising Olives

Homeschool Greek | Raising Olives — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:36:55 +0000

[...] to read and translate the book of John. We will be incorporating our Greek vocabulary with our memorization box every morning at breakfast, so consistent review should be straight [...]

By: Homeschooling: Putting it All Together – 4 Moms | Raising Olives

Homeschooling: Putting it All Together – 4 Moms | Raising Olives — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:45:48 +0000

[...] Each morning at the breakfast table Mark reads the passage of Scripture that he will be teaching from during family worship that evening. (I also read this passage to the children at lunch time.) Mark is also reading and discussing “Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends” for the second time. After Mark is finished we work through our memorization box. [...]

By: 4 Moms, 35 Kids: The Reality – A Live Blogging Adventure | Raising Olives

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:36:29 +0000

[...] a cacophony of chatter, coughing and requests to be excused to blow noses. Went through our memorization box, laughed while Colby snuggled his slipper shoe. Then the kids read (and laughed) about their day [...]

By: Kimberly @ Raising Olives

Kimberly @ Raising Olives — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:27:33 +0000

Thank you Holly. It was wonderful to meet you at BlissDom as well. Let’s stay in touch.

By: Holly

Holly — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:22:05 +0000

Kimberly,

I just found this system you mentioned to me at Blissdom. This looks great & I have everything on hand to start it today:)

Thanks So Much! I’m so glad to have met you. Your site has been a blessing to me.

Holly

By: Sheryl Mize

Sheryl Mize — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:01:59 +0000

I have so enjoyed your website. I have learned much and am eager to try some of them.
I just read an article from Heart of the Matter about reciting with different writing media. I think I’m going to write a memory verse on our sliding glass door with vis-a-visa wet wipe markers. It’ll engage them for sure! THanks for all your sharing.
Sheryl

By: Learning the Word . . . What I do with my son « Extraordinary Ordinary Life

Learning the Word . . . What I do with my son « Extraordinary Ordinary Life — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:03:19 +0000

[...] found a wonderful idea on another blog. The blog is called Raising Olives. She has a great memorization system tutorial. I have not made mine yet, but this is on my to-do [...]

By: Gretchen

Gretchen — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:49:41 +0000

I am just saying that I am pretty sure you are a genius. This is a great idea! I love reading your blog.

By: Becky

Becky — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:21:22 +0000

I would love to read a post on your memorization: what verses do you/have you memorized (and at what ages?). Also what literary pieces (poems, etc.) are your kids memorizing?
Do you have a list (or could you post a list) of recommended memorization for toddlers/preschool age children? My 2yo can memorizes short passages, but I would like to find a little structure for our memorization, or some sort of plan for memorizing, with the goal that by the time they leave home they have memorized [whatever the goal is--to be determined!!!]. LOL! Thanks!

By: Jenny Beth @ JenuineJen

Jenny Beth @ JenuineJen — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:18:42 +0000

I do not homeschool but I have been working on teaching my children various Bible verses to memorize. This will be a good way to reinforce what I am teaching. Thank you!

By: ~Michelle~

~*Michelle*~ — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:12:21 +0000

Great tip! I love it!

By: MomStarr

MomStarr — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:06:39 +0000

I will begin this very soon! Great idea! It reminds me of the prayer journal I have with dividers of the days of the week, daily, weekly, monthly. With blank pages for scripture assoc. with the prayer lists and for answers to the prayers.

By: Farm Fresh Jessica

Farm Fresh Jessica — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:08:08 +0000

I can tell already we are kindred spirits! I came over here from Mandy’s blog. I posted not long ago about my very similar system. http://farmfreshiowa.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-box.html
I never thought about using it for the kids… GREAT tip. Thank you.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:32:00 +0000

This is great! Love it! I’m going to do it right now with my own verses! Okay…now it’s your turn, do share how you got this great 3 column blog and long header?!

By: Nikki

Nikki — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:27:00 +0000

Fantastic system! I cannot wait to get started. You did an excellent job of explaining it.

By: Wendi @ Every Day Miracles

Wendi @ Every Day Miracles — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:58:00 +0000

What a neat and organized system! I’m so glad you shared it.

Thank you so much for the comment you left on my organization post. I am so just in the beginning of getting things organized, but I am trying! You can certainly link to me any time – thanks for asking.