Noah’s Ark Craft- Number 2

Catholic ABC's Week 2 Number of the week: 2 Theme: Noah's Ark Memory Verse: Genesis 7:15 "They went into the ark with Noah, two and two of all flesh in which there was the breath of life." Craft: Noah's Ark   Materials needed for Noah's Ark "2" Craft: Brown and Black construction paper Glue Stick Crepe Paper Animal Stickers Assorted Pipe Cleaners Scissors Start … [Read more...]

Catholic ABC’s Preschool Curriculum – the free (abridged) version

*Check out my new Catholic ABC's (The Book!), and find more than 50% new content! It's easy to use and all-inclusive!* :-) I am so excited that many of you have chosen Catholic ABC's to be a part of your homeschooling curriculum this year! This post will tell you everything you need to know about how to use the curriculum, what supplies you need, and how to find what you're looking for. Even … [Read more...]

Good Shepherd Learning Activity and Craft

Today I'm posting an activity you can do with children to teach them the story of the Good Shepherd. After you have done it with them several times, they should be able to do it on their own as kind of a Catholic Montessori activity. My preschoolers love this! And the best part is- I'm going to provide you with the necessary printables and directions to make your own set!.     How … [Read more...]

Nicene Creed Craft- One God

Today we start the new Catholic preschool curriculum- Catholic ABC's! Yay! For the first week, we are learning the number 1. Here's the craft we made (this craft is a good one for preschoolers with adult assistance and a good one that elementary school-aged children could do themselves).       Supplies needed: 2 colors of paper pencil glue stick a piece of yarn, … [Read more...]

Angel Snack- Play With Your Food!

I just love crafty food! I needed an angel, and cutting out a sandwich with my angel shaped cookie cutter just wasn't scratching my creative itch. It took me longer to come up with a way to make edible angels then I though it would, but here they are in all their glory! Praying Angel, Singing Angel, and Smiling Angel :-)   Making Your Angel Snack: Bugle- for her dress Oyster Cracker- … [Read more...]

Cute Bible Snack Idea

I wanted to make a fun bible snack for my kids, and these came out cuter than I expected they would! They are super fun to make, and fun to eat, and your kids are going to love them. Let's check out this cute bible snack idea and I will tell you just how to make your own!   How to Make Little Edible Bibles: Start with a fig newton, and trim off one long side with a sharp knife. This … [Read more...]

Know Your Catholic ABC’s?

Find the Free Catholic Preschool Curriculum Here. This year, I am teaching my son's class for our preschool co-op, and I'm really excited! You should be excited, too. Want to know why? Because I'm going to be posting it here for all of you. Want to follow along with your kids? You got it! The curriculum will be for preschoolers, but a lot of the crafts/food, etc will be great for elementary-aged … [Read more...]

Rose Cupcakes for St. Therese

When I saw these rose cupcakes over on I Am Baker, I knew they were just the right thing for my Baby Shower of Roses! And they really aren't as tricky to make as you'd think! These would be great to make for St. Therese's feast day (Oct 1) or St. Rose of Lima's feast day, which is coming up on August 23!   I made my roses out of candy melts, and it worked perfectly! Although I made twice … [Read more...]

Catholic Baby Shower Idea- Shower of Roses!

Are you looking for a Catholic baby shower idea? Well, here's a baby shower I just threw for my sister-in-law! It was "Shower of Roses" themed, honoring St. Therese. "After my death, I will let fall a shower of roses" - St. Therese of Lisieux.   So welcome to this "Baby Shower" of Roses! A baby shower was thrown in celebration of new life, and also in the theme of St. Therese! :-) The … [Read more...]

You’re Invited to a Catholic Baby Shower- A Baby Shower of Roses!

St. Therese said "After my death, I will let fall a shower of roses", and St. Therese is very well known for the roses she showers when you ask for her intercession through prayer! It turns out that my sister-in-law (whose name is Teresa) is due with their first child on October 1- St. Therese's feast day! I've always thought it would be a cute idea to throw a Catholic baby shower, or a … [Read more...]