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How to Make a Scripture Memory Box

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Jonathan and I are still reading The Beginner's Bible most days.  I want to jump back into more regular scripture memory and some friends convinced me to try the Simply Charlotte Mason memory box method.  I have everything set up now so we can resume first be reviewing our old verses.  Here's what my finished 3×5 card box looks like:

If you want to try this method, the directions are all here at Simply Charlotte Mason.  You need dividers labeled daily, even, odd, Sunday through Saturday, and 1 through 31.  I didn't want to buy dividers and I didn't care for their printable, so I made my own printable dividers.  Want to make some for your family?  Here's a step-by-step on how to do it.

Supplies

  • 3×5 index card box
  • 3×5 index cards
  • card stock
  • printer
  • laminator and pockets (optional)
  • my free memory box divider printable

Instructions

Start by printing the dividers on card stock.  I used confetti card stock that I had sitting around.  You could use any color you want that is light enough to see the lines for cutting and the text on the tabs.  I purposely made the lines for cutting very light so they won't be too noticeable on the divider after cutting if any of the line remains.

This is what the first full page of dividers looks like:

Next, cut out your dividers or prepare for laminating.  I chose to laminate mine first and cut afterwards.

I used my paper cutter for the straight sides and sharp scissors for the top of the divider (the tab side):

{Side note, I could really used a new paper cutter – heavy duty enough to handle our homeschool use and laminated card stock easily.  Got a favorite to recommend?  Leave a comment below!}

And here's my completed divider:

Now, use your 3×5 cards for your memory verses.  We are going to be reviewing the Seeds Family Worship Vol. 1 verses that we worked on last fall.  I used their printable.  Their cards are sized too big for my box, so I cut them down and pasted them on 3×5 cards rather than spending the time rewriting or typing and printing my own cards.  Here's a sample:

Ready to make your own box?  Request the printable using the form below and get started!

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About Amanda Pelser

Amanda is a former church communications director turned work-at-home(schooling)-mom. She has a MA in Old Testament Studies and a BA in Bible. She's married to her high school sweetheart and they have four boys. She writes about faith, motherhood, and homeschooling at The Pelsers.

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  1. Christina says

    Great idea! I’m going to read the Charlotte Mason link now. Thanks!

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    • Amanda Pelser says

      A lot of people like the method. Time will tell how well it works for us.

      Reply
  2. Rebecca says

    You are so awesome!!!  I love the way you pulled this together so quickly!

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    • Amanda Pelser says

      It was an easy creation. Thanks for pushing me to try the system.

      Reply
  3. Vickie says

    We like it because we are always reviewing which is the one thing I rarely did.    I am sure it isn’t foolproof but it was fun.   My boys enjoy taking turns leading the reading of the verses too.   

    Reply
    • Amanda Pelser says

      We are loving this method so far.  Meals have been a blast working on our verses.

      Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    This is AWESOME!  Thank you for linking up!!  I pinned this to our pinterest board.

    This is our second year homeschooling and we are just starting to get into memorization.

    Reply
    • Amanda Pelser says

      Thanks for adding it to the board.  This system is working well for us right now.

      Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    Apparently I’ve come and checked out this post several times and never actually commented.  This is a great idea.

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    • Amanda Pelser says

      It took me awhile to try it.  Rebecca from http://www.momsmustardseeds.com convinced me to take the jump.

      Reply
  6. Jen G says

    We haven’t used this method…but our way of Bible memorizing, was not working. Thanks for the link to the printable verses…saves me from writing them all out. =)

    Reply
    • Amanda Pelser says

      Are you using Seeds?

      Reply
  7. Haylee Marshall says

    Ah, thank you!!! I didn’t care for their printable either and I’m really trying to simplify and not recreate the wheel every time I don’t like what is already ready and available. So glad Google pulled up your site within the first page of hits so I could find your beautiful printable. Thank you, thank you, for putting the time into this. I love it.

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  8. Zoe Schoppa says

    Hello. I don’t know when this post was originally published but I found you today (11/5/2017). The link that you provided for the Seeds Family Worship memory cards is no longer active. I found them with a quick Google search. Here is the address if you would like to use them as well.

    https://www.seedsfamilyworship.com/memory-cards/

    Thank you for your post! I’m a brand new homeschool mom (Classical Conversations & Memoria Press) of a 3rd and 5th grader. Overwhelming but exciting!

    Reply

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  2. Friday Linky-Love says:
    May 11, 2012 at 10:27 am

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    June 3, 2013 at 1:30 pm

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  5. Meaningful Scripture Memorization says:
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