I'm not sure one can homeschool without using or at least hearing about memory work. Memorization and recitation have always been a part of our homeschool curriculum, and if one daughter begins reciting "A verb is a word that does an action, shows a state of being..." the other will join in. Memory work in our home has included poetry, poetry for two voices, songs, monologues, dialogues, speeches, and lists.
Your child has likely already memorized poems, songs or verses. You can incorporate songs or verses they know from school or introduce new material to recite and memorize as you develop your rhythm at home. If you follow the interest of your child, the memory work will be fun. One of my daughters has memorized most of the songs from Hamilton, and as a result she has learned a lot about the American Revolution. Getting started:
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AuthorWelcome! My name is Heidi. I am a mom of two daughters, one dog, and one rabbit, and wife to one guy. I have been a homeschool mom for thirteen years – the first ten in Chicago and the last three in St. Louis. I am glad you found your way here! Archives
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