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Saints for June Calendar
Download pdf of June’s Saints This month’s pieces were made using the calendar published by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter as a guide. If I have made any errors, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
Read MoreSaints for May Calendar
Last week, a friend and I were discussing the saint calendar that I have in my living room. The idea originally came from Catholic Heritage Curricula’s A Year with God. Our original calendar came from Lakeshore Learning Curriculum. A little over a year ago, after our dog chewed most of our month pieces and part…
Read MoreWhat We’ve Been Reading – March
I wasn’t very good about keeping track of everyone’s reading this month. Preschool – Second Grade Read Alouds Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland by Tomie de Paola Saint Patrick and the Peddler by Margaret Hodges Petook: An Easter Story by Caryll Houselander This is one of our favorite Easter picture books. The story can also be found…
Read MoreWhat We’ve Been Reading – February
Preschool – Second Grade Read Alouds Annie and the Wild Animals by Jan Brett Bible Stories for Little Children under the approbation of Cardinal McCloskey (excerpt here) The Boy Who Loved to Draw: Benjamin West by Barbara Brenner The children found Benjamin West’s making of his homemade brush very funny. Brigid’s Cloak by Bryce Milligan Catholic Children’s Treasure Box Books by…
Read MorePreschool – Where to Begin
A couple of months ago, I received the following question from one of my husband’s old friends: I would like to begin some more formal homeschooling of Juliette, especially in her Catholic faith. Can you point me to a curriculum, or any specific books or resources that you would recommend for that age? My slightly…
Read MoreWhat We’ve Been Reading – January
I know that books are really good when I check a title out for a younger child and an older child is excited to see the book and reread it. Two series of books that my older children fondly remember and were excited to see in our library basket this month are the Jenny Linsky…
Read MoreWhat We’ve Been Reading – November
I wasn’t very good about keeping track of what we read this month. Preschool – Second Grade Read Alouds A Bargain For Frances by Russell Hoban Bible Stories for Little Children under the approbation of Cardinal McCloskey (excerpt here) Blaze Finds Forgotten Roads by C.W. Anderson Catholic Children’s Treasure Box Books by Maryknoll Sisters A Child’s Garden of Verses by…
Read MoreWhat We’ve Been Reading – October
Preschool – Second Grade Read Alouds Always Room for One More by Sorche Nic Leodhas Until I heard my two eldest daughters commenting on this book, I hadn’t realized how much they liked listening to and reading this story when they were younger. Autumn Story by Jill Barklem Bible Stories for Little Children under the approbation of Cardinal…
Read MoreOctober Roses
This year, before the children begin their lessons, we have been reading St. Catherine’s Academy Gazette. We all really liked October Roses which was included in this month’s gazette. I am sharing it below. October Roses by Marie St. S. Ellerker October is the month of the Rosary, and you would perhaps like to hear…
Read MoreAll Saints Day Party Excitement
About a month ago, I toyed with the idea of hosting an All Saints Day party at my house, but decided against doing so due to space constraints. Still, I discussed possible saint costumes with my children and purchased a knight costume for Finnian. I told my husband how important I thought All Saints Day…
Read MoreRainy Day Daybook
Outside my window… I hear the pitter patter of the rain on the roof. As I ran errands yesterday afternoon, I noticed the beautiful colors of the fall leaves. God is good. I am listening to… my baby’s breathing, the rain coming down, and the fan on my laptop. I don’t know why the latter…
Read MoreFall Daybook
Outside my window… It is dark and foggy, but I know that it is supposed to be a sunny day. I am listening to… the sound of silence all around me. The children are all still sleeping. I am wearing… my pajamas. Later today, I will be wearing a skirt, a sweater, these shoes, and…
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