Christmas Books to Make the Season Meaningful
Advent and Christmas are such special times, but often the children’s books that we see are commercialized and do not reflect the true meaning of the season. While there is…
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Simple Ways to Celebrate St. Nicholas
We celebrate St. Nicholas each December. He was born in Turkey and his parents died when he was little. They left him with a lot of money. Nicholas became a…
Make Math Relevant with the National Parks
I love making math real for my students. They sit in their chairs each day wondering when they are ever going to use the knowledge they are gaining in the…
Make Advent Meaningful for Your Students
Advent is such a special time. It marks a new year in the church and helps us prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas. It is easy for students…
A Guide for Creating a Successful Thanksgiving Prayer Service
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I wanted to share my favorite way to honor the day with students. I have had the opportunity to lead my students (usually…
5 Tips for Using Olympic National Park in the Classroom
Are you studying the western region of the United States? Looking to engage your students with the national parks? Look no further than Olympic National Park! This amazing park is…
Creative Ways to Celebrate the Saints with Young Learners
Celebrating All Saints’ Day with students is always such a joy for me! This special day is on November 1 each year and it allows students to learn about the…
Make All Saints’ Day More Impactful with Upper Elementary Students
Celebrating All Saints’ Day with students is always such a joy for me! This special day is on November 1 each year and it allows students to learn about the…
7 Ways to Celebrate St. Francis of Assisi
Growing up I was always so jealous of the families who got to attend the annual pet blessing at my parish. I didn’t have any pets growing up (except Georgie,…
5 Tips for Teaching with Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Are you studying the southwest region of the United States? Looking to engage your students with the national parks? Look no further than Great Smoky Mountain National Park! I’ve compiled…
