First Grade Memory Work List

When I heard about the Scripture Memory System I thought it sounded perfect for our needs and it really has been! It's become an indispensable part of our morning routine. We use (a modified) version of the system to memorize Scripture as well as poetry, French, history, and science.

I knew that I didn't want to be writing things out on index cards; instead I decided to use a binder and just print everything from the computer. We use the same dividers - daily, odd & even, and days of the week (minus the weekend). I also added four dividers - one for each week of the month - before the numbered dividers.

Each morning, as part of her routine, TJ pulls out her binder and goes through the appropriate sections for that day. Once a month she recites her daily work aloud without using the binder and we move things and add new items as needed. This system has worked so well for us!

Here's what she memorized during her first grade year -

Scripture:
Matthew 6:9-13
Psalm 23
Psalm 100

Poetry:
Hearts are like Doors
Toot! Toot!
The Purple Cow
The Caterpillar
Days of the Week
Work
Ooey Gooey
Celery
The Months
Mr. Nobody
The Young Lady of Niger

History and Science Topics:
Important pharaohs of Egypt
Seven wonders of the ancient world
First 20 emperors of Rome
Systems of the body

Other:
French days of the week
Personal information (address, phone numbers, etc.)