Catholic Crafts and More for Kids
I know that this sock baby really looks like it has been sewn, but trust me, this is SO easy to make- it's just cleverly put together and I'm going to show you how. I developed this craft for the preschool class I'm teaching at our homeschool co-op this year. My class is very young, so I wanted to make a cuddly Baby Jesus that they could hold and love. Mission complete. And I have to tell … [Read more...]
Here's a round up of printable blessings to use during Advent and Christmas time. (I really did my best to round-up printable versions, because I think gathering around a computer doesn't have the same quaint feel to it. When you print these, be sure to add them to your Advent/Christmas planning binder so you don't ever have to look them up or print them again. None of these blessings were created … [Read more...]
An Advent wreath is a beautiful tradition and a great way to start living the liturgical year with your family! In fact, it's on my top 15 list of ways to get started living the liturgical year at home! Incorporating fun advent wreath crafts, traditions, and activities with your kids can help them to learn about the season in a fun and hands on way. We love to have Advent wreath traditions such as … [Read more...]
Check out these Prayer Pillowcases. Aren't they cute? (I love how this one is reversible!) Last year, we got some of these Prayer Pillowcases as a Christmas present from my husband's grandma. These are a great gift idea for Catholic children, and a perfect gift from a Godparent (or anyone really). For a special touch, you can even have the pillowcase personalized! Check it out- … [Read more...]
I kid you not that I was talking to my husband the night before co-op saying "I can't think of anything to do for the letter 'G' in my Christian ABC's series!" (In Catholic ABC's, G is for grotto, so that really doesn't work in a non-denominational co-op.) He said "You're kidding, right? G is for God." Duh!!! So I went onto the internet to browse for ideas. You know what my husband told me … [Read more...]
Introducing, The Advent Christmas Planner! The ultimate resource for Catholic moms to plan for Advent, Christmas, Saint feast days, and more. If you like the keep the true meaning of the season in the forefront of your celebrations, and could use some organizational help to make it actually happen, this ebook is for you! "Lacy @ Catholic Icing has just released an Advent & Christmas … [Read more...]
Today, I have a guest post from Christianity Cove that goes with the Daniel in the lion's den Bible story. Here's "Daniel’s Dancing Lion". This is a great craft to go with my Christian Alphabet Series for the letter D. I love how he dances, and children absolutely love interactive crafts like this. Check it out! Materials Needed: Small (dessert) paper plates, 1 for each child … [Read more...]
We are continuing our Bible Alphabet craft series, and this week with my preschoolers, we learned about being fishers of men, and made a Jesus Fish craft for the letter Ff. Supplies Needed: Pipe Cleaners Pony Beads Masking Tape (optional to mark their names) That's it! This is a super simple craft. Kids love it, and it's great for building their fine motor skills. You'd be … [Read more...]
A few days ago, I wrote an article titled "Do Trick-or-Treating and All Saints' Day Go Together?" where I revealed to you that my family goes trick-or-treating dressed as Saints. I view this as being witnesses to the world, and taking back our own Catholic feast day of All Hallows Eve. (In fact, I wrote an article a few years ago about putting the "Hallow" back in "Halloween".) And if you have … [Read more...]
I will admit to jumping on a band-wagon here. I kept seeing costume after costume come through Pinterest with tutus, and I'm talking way beyond fairies and ballerinas. People are adding tutus to every kind of costume, and it's adorable! I've seen super heroes, pirates, clowns, peacocks, ...even fruit costumes that are all sporting tutus! When I saw this Indian costume with a tutu, I knew there was … [Read more...]
