On Memory Work: Homeschooling by Subject
From Homeschooling Outside the Box by Cindy Rinna
November 20, 2025 · 23 min · Season 7 · Episode 97
About this episode
This episode explores the concept of memory work in homeschooling, distinguishing it from traditional memorization techniques.
The phrase "memory work" is one that can carry baggage for people. The act of memorizing something may bring to mind a collection of facts you memorized as a child that you now deem useless such as the planets or the names of the bones in the body. You may think of learning scripture verses in exchange for candy or cramming gobs of information into your head the night before an exam. You may think of your phone number or address and yes, memory work can include these things, but the heart of memory work is a very different thing than mind-numbing memorization. Read more and find links on my Substack
Topics covered
- memory work
- homeschooling
- education
- learning
Keywords
- memorization
- learning techniques
- education methods
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