Why is Memoria Press Traditional? 

I just want to say that I like you guys so much. I have listened to this podcast many times and really enjoyed not only the content of the conversations, but I enjoy the friendships that you all clearly have with one another. Thank you for inviting us to take part in this with you. God bless you.

Montessori has a lot of these traditional principles as well. I don't subscribe to their full method but I have gleaned a ton with how they teach toddlers, everything is beige and everything is meant and made to protect the growth of their focus and attention.

We used a different curriculum last year with the exception of MP Latin and cursive. This year we went full MP and the drastic change has been transformative. We were previously lackadaisical in our school time. It was more of a season due to circumstances but I knew as soon as I committed to MP those days were over. Since implementing order, teacher centered, traditional teaching methods, our school days have resulted in learning. The stress inducing moments are nearly gone, the battles for attention almost a thing of the past. For the first time ever my son said, "I love this new school work it's fun." Fun? It's not supposed to be fun, but they love it. In less than two weeks by using flashcards and repetition, they are learning and memorizing material in ways they have not been able to in the past and I think that is the difference. They are excited because they are noticing that they are learning. I am an online student and as much as technology helps me everyday, I have never used tech to teach my children. I have always used books. The problem with college materials is they are all being transformed. "Inclusive" language and the like are rewriting the course materials and I am literally seeing it unfold right before my eyes. I began as a college student in 1998, took a hiatus until 2019, and have witnessed the indoctrination of students by no less than ninety percent of instructors. Even in Christian schools, which is what I attend. They claim to hold to the Doctrine but few do. I am beyond grateful for Memoria Press and everything you do.

Great! Perfect. The rule now is no rules. Teachers cannot ground children if they make a mess. Children don't obey. The other day I visited a school and started laughing without believing that there were children in the school, as they were silently listening to the teachers, taking notes in their chairs. I went from room to room, shocked. The children spoke, but politely, that is, they spoke softly. What should be the minimum standard became an exception. Do not give up. You are not changing lives, but saving lives. Literally.

The importance of this is something I discovered when I brought my kids home to teach them. In the beginning we were on the floor, at the kitchen table, on the couch. My kids all talked to me at the same time, and it was chaos. My husband bought us some old school desks and I transformed my living room into the school room. I brought the old rule back that kids need to raise their hands to speak during school hours and made it clear that just because we are home doesn't mean we don't take learning seriously. I am so glad I found Memoria Press, especially for my kindergartener to be able to give her such a solid education. Thank you!

Grateful for this channel. Just ordered some of the curriculum from Memoria Press.

Speaking of Spanish…..😁 Would love to see a Spanish forms series someday!!

Ah, homeschooling with little children in the home makes it impossible to be "orderly, quiet and without distraction", especially for those of us who live in small apartments. Our homeschool room is the living room, which multifunctions as the toy room, craft room, a bedroom, TV room, and dining room. There is no "quiet place" in another bedroom my child can retreat to because they will play when my eyes aren't on them! Because of all the distractions from the littles playing or crying, I bought sound-proof ear covers for their independent work. But it is impossible to have orderly lessons. Whenever I try to read aloud or teach, the baby cries, the toddler won't stop talking or play quietly. Chaos is the norm. But how can I even help it? I often have to postpone lessons because we almost never get quiet time.

How do we redirect children who have been in public schools who have become addicted to the chrome book? It is a battle in our home since starting our homeschool journey.