I wanted a story about Jesus' birth that had pictures that coordinate with an activity/game so I created this booklet and the "Jesus is born!" game. Print the pages -- two-sided. "Jesus is born!" booklet pages Make sure the pages are in order. Fold the pages … [Read more...] about “Jesus is born!” Booklet
“Jesus is born!” Game
I saw this game and thought it would work well with my Little Lambs' class but it needs to be printed in color and my parish does not have a color copier. I decided to create a similar game and a booklet to go along with it so there are the same pictures in the story and the … [Read more...] about “Jesus is born!” Game
Optical Illusion “Jesus” Craft
Can you see the word "JESUS" in the midst of the yellow shapes? Don't focus on the yellow shapes. Focus on the green between the shapes. I will be using this craft in a class this weekend so I have created some samples of it that I have sitting around my house. When I look … [Read more...] about Optical Illusion “Jesus” Craft
Liturgical Year “Puzzle”
This fall I wanted to cover the liturgical year. In the past I have used this liturgical year calendar and the participants have colored in the spaces (which represent Sundays in the liturgical year) with the color of the vestments the priest will wear. This year I wanted … [Read more...] about Liturgical Year “Puzzle”
Ascension – Pentecost Craft
Little Lambs meets monthly so I wanted a craft that includes Ascension AND Pentecost. After an internet search, I found this and this to use for Ascension but nothing for both. I decided to adapt this craft and make it for both Ascension and Pentecost. How to make: Poke … [Read more...] about Ascension – Pentecost Craft
Stations of the Cross Booklets for Preschool/Kindergarten
The most powerful and meaningful times that I have prayed the Stations of the Cross is with preschool and kindergarten age children during Little Lambs classes. Believe me, I never dreamed that it could be like that. But it is! Most of the children have not only never prayed … [Read more...] about Stations of the Cross Booklets for Preschool/Kindergarten
Days of Creation Game
Here's an easy-to-make game to play to learn about the 7 days of creation. Print it on 14" x 8.5" or 17" x 11" paper or cardstock. I like to use cardstock because the children are taking the games home and it is a little more durable when made out of cardstock. This is a … [Read more...] about Days of Creation Game
Days of Creation Puzzles
The Days of Creation puzzles are a fun way to learn about the 7 days of creation. Children do not need to know what God created each day in order to do these puzzles. In fact, it is fun to watch the different ways that children figure out how to do these puzzles. Some children … [Read more...] about Days of Creation Puzzles
Liturgical Year Calendar for Children
There are so many calendars in our lives: calendars that begin in January, school calendars that begin in August, summer sports calendars that begin in April,... With all these calendars it is so easy to not realize or to forget that there is a Church Year calendar, a … [Read more...] about Liturgical Year Calendar for Children
Paper Stable for Nativity Figures
I wanted each of the children in my Little Lambs classes to have a nativity scene to take home. The nativity scene had to be inexpensive (because there were 35 kids!). I also wanted it to have figures that did not fall over easily and that the kids would want to play with. At … [Read more...] about Paper Stable for Nativity Figures