by Learning Mama | Apr 4, 2016 | Curriculum Reviews, Homeschooling
My kids love memorization. They have memorized poetry, scripture, even boring grammar lists, happily and without complaint. But math facts? They are a huge struggle. I often wondered if this discrepancy in ability to memorize was due to the subject matter –...
by Learning Mama | Mar 9, 2016 | Homeschooling
There seems to be a lot of kick back against memorization in education these days, even amongst homeschoolers. Learning math facts and memorizing parts of speech, for example, have gotten a bad rap in favour of “critical thinking” and a “love of...
by Learning Mama | Jan 6, 2016 | Homeschooling
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for details. It’s certainly no secret that I love Peace Hill Press and their products! We have been using their phonics primer since Big Sister was in Kindergarten, and their grammar, writing,...
