Catholic Crafts and More for Kids
I made a printable page so you and your kids can easily fill in a litany of Saints for your own family! This page is a part of Lydia's First Holy Communion Notebook. Here's how ours turned out: *NOTE* In the printable version supplied here, the banner is a black and white outline- it is not in color. This makes it more printer friendly. Here's what it looks like: This can be a fun … [Read more...]
It's so hard to find just the right present for a Baptism. Something that will be meaningful (especially if you are the Godparent) but nothing too "trinkety" that doesn't have a place in a house. If you're looking for a special gift for your Godchild, I think you'll like this idea. I had seen people bringing their own shells for baptisms (rather than using the one at the church), but I … [Read more...]
We're still working on our Christian ABC craft series, and M is for Moses! Again, my co-op class is very young (1 and 2) so I'm always looking for something they can participate in and will like. I decided we would make a wave in a bottle with Baby Moses inside- just like he floats down the river in a basket in the Bible! Ya'll remember wave in a bottle crafts, don't you? The bottle is … [Read more...]
Happy Epiphany! (Ok, ok. I know in the USA they reschedule it to be on the closest Sunday, but traditionally, the Epiphany is on January 6th.) In any case, I've still been working on my Christian ABC's craft series, and we learned about "Kings" for the letter K, which seemed fitting to post on the Epiphany. :-) I love to make wearable crafts with preschoolers, because they love wearing … [Read more...]
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- they … [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...]
