Toss Your Nets to the Other Side {Teaching tools for kids}

So we're still learning about tossing our nets to the other side. Here's a craft that goes with the bible story. This craft is mostly pre-cut-out fun foam stickers on foam board. The little "net" (which is a piece of tulle used to wrap wedding favors) sticks on with velcro and is removable. The little fishermen are also removable and just stick into the slit in the boat. You gotta love … [Read more...]

Toss Your Nets to the Other Side {Snack Idea}

We've still been focusing on the Stations of the Resurrection (14 things that happened from the resurrection to Pentecost). Station number 10 is: Jesus Appears by the Sea of Tiberias (John 21:1-14). Are you familiar with this story? In Jesus' 3rd appearance after His death, some of the apostles have been fishing, but they can't catch any fish. Jesus tells them to toss their nets to the other … [Read more...]

Hail Holy Queen Lyrics and Guitar Chords

Being May and all, I've been playing some Mary hymns on the guitar, and wanted to share some of the chords with you. I only dabble in guitar, so these chords are super easy to play. These Hail Holy Queen chords are for beginners. If I can play it, you can play it. Trust me. ;-) Printable Haily Holy Queen Guitar Chords   Printable Haily Holy Queen Lyrics     HAIL … [Read more...]

He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands Craft

Catholic ABC's Week: 27 Letter of the week: W w Theme: World Saint of the Week: St. William Craft: He's got the Whole World in His Hands!   This lesson starts with singing! Sing He's Got the Whole World in His Hands with your kids, and talk to them about it! Don't forget the hand motions! ;-) This craft is super easy to make, and I'm willing to bet you have all the supplies you need … [Read more...]

The Stations of the Resurrection – Great Focus for the Easter Season

Have you heard of the Resurrection? They're also know as "Via Lucis", "Stations of Light", or "The Way of the Light". There are 14 stations, and they the counterpart to the Stations of the Cross. Every station is something that happened between Easter and Pentecost, while the risen Jesus was walking around alive on the earth.  Here is a list of the stations of light. For some of them, … [Read more...]

The Marian ATC Swap is ON!

It's that time of year again- time for the Marian Artist Trading Card Swap at Pondered With My Heart. Yipee! Kimberlee is arranging a trading card swap of Marian artwork- made by you and your kids! There's no age limit- anyone may participate! Toddlers to Mommies, everyone is encouraged to make mini artworks and mail them to Kimberlee for trading. All the cards are to be 2.5 x 3.5 inches, … [Read more...]

First Friday Link-Up

I'm so excited about our first First Friday link-up! I can't wait to see the links ya'll have to share! I thought I would go ahead and share some of my links that will be handy for the month of May (a month dedicated to Mary). May Altar Putting together a May altar for Mary   Queenship of Mary Links (great for May crownings!) Crown Mary with flowers craft Planning guide for May … [Read more...]

Catholic Link Up {First Friday Every Month!}

On the First Friday of every month, I have a linky open where all of you can share your own Catholic Icing right here! Basically, you can share any Catholic blog post you want. ;-) Sometimes I have a suggested "theme" for the month, but you are always welcome to share something outside of that theme as well. ~Link-Up Rules~ Be sure to share a link back to Catholic Icing in your post so … [Read more...]

Mary Craft for May Crownings

This is a fun craft for kids for a May Crowning, whether at the church or in your home. And it turns out just beautiful!  It's been a while since I've had a Preschool curriculum post, but I had to take some time off for Easter. I can only handle so much at once! ;-) We're getting close to the end of the alphabet, and that means coming up with stuff for the "weird letters", which I have … [Read more...]

Pope John Paul II Mitre Craft for Catholic Kids

Pope John Paul II is being beatified on May 1, 2011- Divine Mercy Sunday! Yay! JP2, We love you! Did you know a pope hat is called a miter? You probably do, but maybe your kids don't! Here's a way to make an easy miter craft out of a toilet paper tube. (Never never throw away your toilet paper tubes, ok? They're just way too handy!) Just push down the top of your tissue tube with your finger … [Read more...]