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Friday, October 8, 2010

Scripture Memory

This is one thing I wish I were better at. I remember back when I was a kid and my mom came up with a list of Bible verses we were going to memorize during one summer, but I don't remember what ever happened during the course of those school-less days... I'm the type of person who needs structure, lists and goals, and I thrive under the auspices of a coach and cheerleader to help me get the job done!

As I was perusing the Simply Charlotte Mason website, I came across the Scripture Memory System and read a few reviews. I am impressed at how it works, and I was also pleased to see that even the wee ones can start in on this right away! My ds is 4 years old, and even though we aren't officially homeschooling yet, this is something we can begin NOW and develop into a good habit (as a family even). And this will be one less new thing to introduce. I want my kids to begin to hide the Word of God in their hearts and let the work of the Holy Spirit begin to mold their hearts and minds.


We just started about 3 weeks ago. Since we were beginning again in the Jesus Storybook Bible, I decided to delve deeper into the story of Creation (see earlier post on our Creation lapbook). In addition, I figured this would be a good place to start with memorizing an easy Bible verse. So I am pleased to announce that Cutlet knows by heart:
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
Genesis 1:1

Now we are working on:
For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever
believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
John 3:16

Last night Prince Charming & I delved into the Bible, looking for more verses to teach Cutlet as he begins mastering verse after verse. We came up with about 20 or so (for now!), including longer passages like Psalm 23.

We look forward to the upcoming days, months and years... hopefully being able to look back on these precious times with satisfaction of having accomplished what we set out to do ... and not wondering whatever happened during the course of those school-less days.

5 comments:

Silvia said...

Your blog is looking better and better...it'll soon be populated with cherished thoughts and memories.
Remember that the great thing it's that there is not a right and a wrong when it comes to languages, mixing them, speaking them, learning them...it's fun, and even a bit of Spanish (and I know you have more than "no problemo") will be such an inspiration, difference and impact in the life of your family that it will be a great emotional and intellectual contribution to them.

amy in peru said...

Hey there! Fun to find you here in Peru! Are you with SAM?

We use SCM's Scripture Memory System too! well, somewhat sporadically, but hey! at least it's something! :)

I will get back to your e-mail about Spanish...

amy in peru

Unknown said...

Hey, no we're with a very small mission called TEC - it was founded in the 70s by the director's father-in-law.
Looking forward to hearing back from you.

Melissa said...

We are using this too! Your tabs look fantastic...did you make them yourself? Mine are on the piddlin' side of puny!
It is a really great tool!

P.S. lovely blog!

Unknown said...

Melissa, I just used the templates on the SCM website and printed them out on cardstock. I don't have enough paper of one color to do the 31 days tabs yet... but figure that'll be awhile til we're to that point anyway! ;-)
Hope you & yours are doing well this week with Nanny.