U.S. Elections Lap Book This month we have been learning about U.S. Elections and we are working on the final details of our U.S. Elections Lap Books today as we wait for the polls to close this evening... Four years ago we completed these Presidential Election Lap...
The Ten Commandments Lap Book And Moses returned from the mount, carrying the two tables of the testimony in his hand, written on both sides, and made by the work of God; the writing also of God was graven in the tables. ~ Exodus 32:15-16 Our seven year old is...
I have so much I'd love to blog about but right now I only have a few minutes to spare so I thought I'd pop in real quick with another Instagram Recap! As soon as my kiddos finish up their school work for today we are going to start making some little rosaries to...
To celebrate the new school year I'm hosting a giveaway each day this week (September 1st-7th) featuring educational products and books! Today's giveaway is sponsored by Homeschool in the Woods!Our children love studying History thanks to all the great books and...
The feast of Saints Joachim & Anne is coming up on July 26th! I've mentioned that we (four of the younger children) are currently working on creating the Saints Joachim & Anne Faith Folders (aka Lap Books) from Holy Learning. We haven't quite completed...
"Holy Learning is a mom-owned, small Catholic company created to help Catholic families and teachers supplement their educational programs. Our products are meant to help parents and educators teach the Catholic faith using hands-on materials and projects. Our primary...
I was adding one last picture to this post earlier when something went wrong and it all (the whole post!) disappeared... I nearly gave up - these types of posts, filled with pictures and links, are too much work the first time, let alone the second - but I...
The boys have been creating Lap Books as we make our way through American History! I think, for some children including my own, Lap Books can be an excellent tool for teaching. Not only do they encourage creativity, they are a great way to reinforce and...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~It has been a busy week, including a trip to the pediatricians following a little accident involving Hockey Sticks and Chiquita's thumb, but the good news is that she is feeling much better, it...
The Primacy of Peter: A Papal Unit Study & Lap Book Could you tell from my last post how excited I am about this Lap Book/Unit Study? As I was printing the pages for my daughters' Lent Lap Books last week I started thinking how nice it would be to create a Papal...
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
