My kids love crafts, and I love when I can find one that works several skills at once. This preschool Christmas tree craft is just such a project! It’s a multi-step process, so it builds concentration and patience. The cutting step gives their hand muscles a work out and improves their fine motor skills. The … Read more
St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body is an important piece of the Catholic faith, rendered more so in this time where our culture is seeking to remove the distinctions between men and women as well as to exploit bodies as objects. The Catholic Church holds up the body as good and holy, and … Read more
If you’re in need of a simple and yet thoughtful Thanksgiving craft, look no further than this I’m Thankful Turkey! Here’s what to do: Download the PDF below for the turkey body and feathers pattern (feet and beak included as well) and print as many copies as you need. Then, simply write, color, and glue … Read more
For this week only, the North American Martyrs Workbook is available as part of the Catholic Mom Bundle, along with many more fabulous resources to help your family dive deeper into your faith. I am so excited today to share with you this post from guest author Bonnie Way. Bonnie writes over at The Koala … Read more
Charlotte’s current favorite activity, or work as Montessori would call it, while the kids have their lessons is one that has engaged all three of my kids. I’m not sure what to call it, as it’s a DIY work and doesn’t really have a name, but it’s the perfect Montessori activity for practicing fine motor … Read more
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, and G studying the pilgrims sailing to America in Early American History, I’ve been preparing Thanksgiving activities for us for the next few weeks, and I thought I’d share the printables I’ve created. They’re ideal for kindergarten or first graders, though you can modify it for other ages. The … Read more
Resources We Love and Subjects We Tie In This post contains affiliate links. Click here for my full disclosure. It’s no secret that one of my favorite things about homeschooling is the flexibility it give us- with our schedule, with our family time, and with the kids’ interests. With G’s ADHD, she is able to … Read more
The pin punch is one of my very favorite Montessori activities. I know I say that with a lot of them, which is because they are all well-designed and incredibly practical. Buuuut, William has just started using this work, as has his cousin at her Montessori school, so I’ve been reminded several times lately how … Read more
Teresa of Avila is one of my all time favorite saints, a near and dear friend, and a wonderful patron. This year, to introduce Gianna to her, I created an Interior Castle craft project. First, we talked about Teresa’s vision of the soul as a castle made out of one big diamond. Castles are an … Read more
We love fall! It’s finally crisp and cool and gorgeous out. The apples are tart and crunch, the cider is delicious, and the donuts are fresh and warm. And as a former Montessori teacher, I love using the seasonal shift to present skills and activities in a new way. So here are some Montessori-inspired fall … Read more