Learning Is Not Fun - and That's Okay by Tanya Charlton

[@memoriapress]

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[@Kk-do4mw]

As a former public school teacher turned homeschooling mom, I watched this video while researching curriculum for my family. I was very skeptical from the title at first, but by the end of the video I was basically cheering. My curriculum search was over and I knew MP was the perfect choice for my family. We just finished our first year, and we loved every minute of it! Looking forward to next year already. Thank you!!

[@wewin1776]

Well-said! even after 4 long years, it still rings true in this world. I used to beat myself up for not making it fun in the classroom. I had confusion because deep in my heart, I knew it's true that learning is meaningful work, not putting fun in the forefront of learning. Going against the grain is hard in the education system, but I'm thankful that you in Memoria Press is quietly yet powerfully echoing and encouraging us homeschool parents.

[@MichelleHutchinson-e7r]

I love how you make learning feel easy and fun!

[@dzifaa.8603]

I needed to hear this today! Thank you for the encouragement to press on.

[@danaparzych7414]

I loved this video... And almost shot coffee from my nose when the speaker made the comment about listening to the repetition and recitation of the same poem. 🤣🤣😆 This woman is my people!!

[@letitiam7985]

This is good! And I agree. It isn’t my job to make all things fun but that they have what they need to learn.

[@heatherlyfrancesruth3502]

I had always been a homeschooling parent but when I decided to give public school a try, I couldn't quite put my finger on what was different, but I knew I didn't like it. Needless to say, public school didn't last long. The concept of a child centered versus teacher/parent centered classroom was something I had not considered. Making learning fun sounds harmless, until we realize the repercussions. Thank you again for pointing out what should be the obvious. That learning is work and although it can be fun, that doesn't mean the goal should be to have fun. I switched from a curriculum that I will refrain from naming to MP this year and I could not be happier. Even though it is a huge time commitment and I have my own school, (online bachelor's degree program) it was just what we needed. You are correct that students will rise to the occasion, and I have no doubt that Memoria Press is on top!

[@johnnyperez1738]

What an excellent video on learning! You hit the nail on the head when you stated that we live in a child-centered society. It was very encouraging to hear another side that still supported our kids and helped to focus on the best way to do that. Thank you for sharing your experience with this curriculum and as a homeschooling parent.

[@audreymcnair350]

This was so encouraging. It makes me excited to get started with MP with my younger kids next school year. I feel my older kids (will be going into 7th and 9th next year) would not be able to start MP this late in the game.

[@Squiggles26]

I'm in the same boat. One entering kinder soon, and my two oldest will be going into 7th and 8th. Bummed I didn't know about Memoria Press sooner.

[@ryansaunders7923]

Such a well said statement on the benefits of meaningful work and learning.

[@Gojuninja]

I was having a tough homeschool mom day, this really made me feel better, thank you!

[@memoriapress]

Josey, you are so welcome! You got this.

[@anastasiaheder2973]

Thank you, Tanya! I loved the personal experiences you shared in this important talk, especially the contrast between your education and that of your son.

[@memoriapress]

You are welcome! Hope this talk was helpful to you and your family!

[@PatriciaRoxana78]

This is everything!❤

[@AsherKennard]

I guess as a 16 year classroom teacher who is currently using your curriculum in a parochial school setting, I don’t know why it can’t be both. Why can there be projects, group discussions, field trips, debates, etc that gets kids moving along with the rigor of the classical curriculum. Why can’t you have the best of both worlds?

[@LaurenSheehan]

Ok but are they also memorizing scripture of that many lines . ... Like memorizing all of psalm 119? (In response to memorizing horatious at the bridge)

[@racheld.8364]

Thank you for your encouragement.

[@mayra_m767]

Excellent!! Thank you for this video! It really helped clear some of my own thoughts of the style of education I want o proive my child.

[@CP-nf9my]

Bravo!

[@lynettestrickland1688]

Great talk! Very inspiring 😀

[@memoriapress]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@backtoschool1611]

Oh so true!! 🥹🥹

[@wintermatherne2524]

The word fun is literally derived from a word that means mindless. How can there be mindless learning?

[@samuelraj5833]

Great video.. Thanks much....

[@SkylarWhitmire]

I laughed out loud at the part about Anne. Dear Anne!

[@CherylHymel]

I am not sure if my comment went through but I am concerned that classical education may not reach or help assist a student who may have difficulty with memorization and learning difficulties that dyslexia adds to. Please enlighten me if My concerns are not warranted.

[@memoriapress]

Hey there! We appreciate your comment, and we completely understand your concerns. This video, "Learning Is Not Fun - and That's Okay," is mostly meant to address student education in a general way. That is to say-We believe that learning can and should be fun, wherever applicable, but that the most important and most rewarding part of education is when students work hard towards a goal and achieve it with genuine effort. This may sometimes involve learning or lessons that are not (in the most immediate way) "fun", but will help students immensely in the long run. However, we will of course admit that not all students learn in the same way. Some students need more help than others, need more guidance in particular subjects, or have significant learning challenges that hinder their progress. These kinds of students need to be supported and loved by all, as they deserve a beautiful education tailored to their specific needs. We believe we have created a curriculum that addresses these concerns with Simply Classical - www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/special-needs-about/- This curriculum has been adapted for students with significant learning challenges, and includes everything you need to teach students from ages 2-21. If you'd like to learn more, we'd also recommend watching this video from the creator of the Simply Classical program - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eF7Un4KHnJ2WmrMsi=vakb8gnkenYqdpAH Please let us know if you have any questions or need anything else. Thanks so much for bringing your thoughts to the table!

[@susansalmans8705]

I don’t see MP Latin as being set up for kids who struggle with focus and are more easily overwhelmed by page after page of blank lines. But the hardest was a teacher who didn’t know how to engage him nor help him when he was struggling. I don’t think she was equipped to keep things interesting. We asked to re-do tests and later it was decided this wasn’t fair to the rest of the class. He ended up failing the class. Just really frustrated and don’t know how to help him for next year.

[@CherylHymel]

So I feel that this curriculum does not assist students with learning disabilities

[@memoriapress]

Thank you for your comment. Our curriculum is designed for all levels of students. Please feel free to check out our Simply Classical line for students with special needs: www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/special-needs-about/.

[@theclassysassymama7515]

If learning is not fun, especially in the early years, then you are doing it wrong. Children naturally love to learn until schools drive it out of them. What is insulting to students is when you pretend like something as shallows a 'video game" is fun and not learning about the wonders of the universe.

[@courtneyj.4043]

Not true.

[@annielouise5048]

Please don’t compare the pain of listening to your child recite to lighting a match and pouring gasoline on yourself. Some people have lost loved ones to suffering in horrific ways and it is insensitive to say things like that. I wouldn’t want my young child to hear this podcast as that is such a sad way to describe the experience of dedication and sacrifice we give to our children as mothers in teaching them. I understand it is not always fun for us to have to endure listening to our child in their process of learning . I just don’t feel that’s a professional way of speaking on the subject.