This morning I was looking through the Days of Faith Student Planner that Bella’s teacher gave her and I love it! It is brightly colored and inviting and there is a lot of great general Catholic info – about the bible, the rosary, saints, the Church. There is also the daily saint, Gospel summary for that week and a weekly personal goal to work on. This would be great for a Catholic student or homeschooler. The 2011 Primary grade planner is sold out but the intermediate grades (that’s what Bella has) and junior/senior high are still available.
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Catholic Student Planners
Little Saints Catholic Preschool Program
Now that August is here I’ve been reading on the blogs about many homeschooling moms starting school or getting ready to start. A couple people have been asking about the Little Saints Catholic Preschool Program.
Although we aren’t homeschooling (at least not at the moment) I have used the Little Saints program for the kids while they were younger. The lesson plan can be used for a classroom setting or for homeschooling.
Personally, I loved it. I also liked that it had everything written out – including all the materials I’d need for the projects and lessons. Since I was using it informally, there were sections I skipped and others that I implemented. I thought the program was worth having just for all the project ideas, book suggestions and learning material that I adapted to my own schedule.
Last year, some of the local homeschooling moms did a once a week co-op for their homeschooling children. One mom tutored the older kids in English. Another mom taught the preschoolers, including Andrew, while I watched the babies. Although it wasn’t a formal preschool setting she used a number of the ideas and projects from the program.
Here is a partial sample chapter so you can see how it is organized. (This is for reference only. The pages have a copyright.) You can learn more and purchase the Little Saint’s Catholic Program at CatholicPreschool.com.
Table of Contents – Page 1
Table of Contents – Page 2
Sample Page (Prep)
Sample (partial) Lesson
New Catholic Children’s Book: The Parish Picnic
I’ve long been a supporter and reader of Carmen Marcoux’s Catholic novels Arms of Love and Surrender. Now she and her husband have written a book for the younger set and we’ve started selling them at RoL. See below for more details.
Carmen Marcouz, Catholic wife, mother of nine and author of Arms of Love and Surrender, has undertaken a new writing venture with her husband James. Together they have authored the first of a series of books aimed at the younger reader. Book One of the New Illustrated Catholic Children’s Series in titled The Parish Picnic, a heartwarming story about friendship, self-sacrifice and the love of Christ. Beautifully illustrated by their daughter Rebekah, The Parish Picnic is a celebration of our Catholic heritage and the life we share as the family of God.
RoL is having an introductory spring sale of The Parish Picnic. Normally $16.95, you can purchase the book for $13.95. (Shipping is $3 for one book. Free shipping for 2 or more books. Shipping can be combined with Carmen’s other titles.) For more details, a book preview or to order click here: http://revolutionoflove.com/marketplace/picnic.html. Check it out!
UPDATE: Spring 2012 – We are once again having our Spring/Lent/Easter sale. The sale price of $13.95 is available through Spring of 2012.
New Children’s Book: The Parish Picnic
Carmen Marcoux, the amazing wife, mother and author of Arms of Love and Surrender has co-written a children’s book with her husband James. The outstanding illustrations were hand-painted by their talented daughter Rebekah. This was truly a family project created with a lot of love and hard work! But it all paid off because the end result is a beautiful and heartwarming story of love and self-sacrifice through the eyes of a child.
You can read it online before you purchase it. I am hoping to start selling them here at RoL but in the meantime, you can order them directly from Carmen at One Way Publishing. Here are more details.
The Parish Picnic (Also Available in Spanish!)
By James and Carmen Marcoux and Family
Illustrated by Rebekah Marcoux
Book One of our New Illustrated Catholic Children’s Series! A delightful little story about self-sacrifice that fosters a love for our Catholic heritage. Beautiful hand-painted illustrations.
Click to preview.
Kid’s Catholic Fiction: Olivia and the Little Way
A friend told me about this book and it looks great.
Fifth grader Olivia Thomas has moved to a new school in a new state, and is eager to make friends! Her best friend quickly becomes someone she has never seen — St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
Follow Olivia’s trials as she tries to fit in at St. Michael’s School. With the help of her grandmother, she learns about the “Little Way” of serving God and how it can change everything!
Nancy Carabio Belanger’s touching book, targeted toward girls and boys age 8-13, is beautifully illustrated by Sandra Casali LewAllen.
It was recommended by Rachel Watkins (of the Little Flowers Girls” Club) and it is worth checking out. It is avaiable at Amazon or directly from LittleFlowerBook.com.