Memoria Press Complete Programs for PreK-10

by Memoria Press

Multi_subjectGrades Pre-K–12

About This Curriculum

A complete classical Christian curriculum featuring Latin, logic, rhetoric, and Great Books with daily lesson plans and comprehensive grade-level packages.

What makes it unique: Traditional classical education approach (versus neo-classical) with complete open-and-go lesson plans, strong Latin foundation, and curriculum tested at Highlands Latin School.

Memoria Press: Comprehensive Classical Christian Multi-Subject Curriculum

Memoria Press offers complete classical Christian education packages for Pre-K through 10th grade, emphasizing Latin, logic, rhetoric, and Great Books literature. The curriculum provides structured daily lesson plans integrating Bible study, classical languages, literature, and traditional academic subjects through a grammar-stage foundation.

Best for

Homeschooling families seeking a traditional classical Christian education with strong Latin and literature components, particularly those wanting structured daily lesson plans and community support through memoria press forums

Evaluation Criteria

4 strengths · 2 neutral

Teacher TrainingStrength

Strong community support exists through Memoria Press forums, Facebook groups, and YouTube resources. The curriculum manuals provide substantial guidance, though formal teacher training appears limited to these community resources.

Reviews highlight the 'Memoria Press Forum with 20 years worth of wisdom,' Facebook groups with 'nearly 7,000 members,' and YouTube channel described as a 'goldmine' for support

Direct InstructionStrength

The curriculum provides comprehensive daily lesson plans with specific teaching instructions and detailed curriculum manuals. The structured approach includes scripted lessons, particularly beneficial for subjects like Latin where parents may lack background knowledge.

Reviews consistently mention detailed daily lesson plans, curriculum manuals with 'specific teaching instructions,' and scripted lessons that make subjects accessible to parents without prior knowledge

Knowledge CoherenceStrength

The program builds systematic knowledge through a classical progression from ancient civilizations through medieval times, with literature selections reinforcing historical periods. The trivium structure creates coherence across language arts subjects.

Curriculum progresses systematically from Greek myths in 3rd grade through Roman history in 5th grade to medieval studies in 6th grade, with corresponding literature selections and Latin study supporting this progression

Cross Curricular IntegrationStrength

The curriculum demonstrates strong thematic integration, particularly connecting history and literature study periods (Greek myths with ancient Greece, medieval literature with Middle Ages history). However, some subjects like science appear more standalone with topics like astronomy and birds that don't always connect to the historical timeline.

Reviews note coordinated study of D'Aulaires' Greek Myths with Famous Men of Greece, and medieval literature like King Arthur coinciding with Famous Men of the Middle Ages study

Retrieval PracticeNeutral

The program incorporates classical methods of recitation, memorization, and copywork, particularly in early grades. However, reviews don't provide clear evidence of systematic retrieval practice across all subjects and grade levels.

Reviews mention 'recitation, repetition, copywork, and memorization' as key features, and curriculum includes memory work and recitation components

Individual Subject RigorNeutral

Most subjects maintain strong rigor, particularly Latin, literature, and history, though the program relies on outside publishers for math (Rod & Staff, VideoText) and some science components. Reviews indicate the composition program may be overly complex for some students.

One reviewer found the Fable composition program 'overwhelming and complicated' with 'a lot of busy work with not a lot of results,' while praising Latin instruction as well-designed for non-Latin teachers

Review Sources

cathyduffy

Cathy Duffy

Key Facts
GradesGrades Pre-K–12
SubjectMulti_subject
PedagogyClassical
Faith-BasedChristian
FormatDigital + Physical
PricingComplete grade-level packages range from approximately $235 (preschool) to $914 (9th grade). For example, 4th grade complete curriculum costs $649. Curriculum manuals cost $30 each. Individual consumable packages are available (e.g., 2nd grade consumables for $284, 1st grade consumables for $195). Individual books and components can be purchased separately to customize packages.

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Data sources: cathyduffy, homeschoolcom